JewelryFilter: Please help me identify the stones and settings of two pendants. [more inside]
posted by socks are for puppets on Oct 9, 2012 - 7 answers

So I'm a manly man, sort of, and many years ago I was given a small opal (1cm top to bottom) - I don't think it has any real monetary value, but it's pretty, and I'm tired of it living in my drawer. Any ideas for what I can do with it? My first thought was tie pin, but that seems pedestrian. Suggestions that include sources for necessary supplies or services would be especially helpful.
posted by symbebekos on Jul 19, 2010 - 9 answers

What do I need to know about fine (and faux) jewelry? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Jul 14, 2010 - 6 answers

Please help me get an idea how old this ring is, and what stone is in it. [more inside]
posted by angry.polymath on Oct 3, 2009 - 11 answers

Can you recommend places in San Francisco or online to buy interesting silver+gemstone jewelry? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Oct 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Jewelry appraisal : I have a rather unique piece of jewelry that I'd like to get appraised to find out what the gemstone is, and possibly the origins of the piece. What kind of place should I go to? Any specific questions I should ask? What should an appraisal cost? Thanks in advance.
posted by littlegirlblue on Dec 19, 2004 - 3 answers