TONKA
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Post by TONKA on Jun 18, 2004 0:19:55 GMT -5
I have a set of wedding rings that I had been told were platinum. But the marks inside say otherwise. 14KT EVER-LOK Anyone have any info on this? Does it mean it's definately NOT platinum?  |
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Post by Rudy on Jun 18, 2004 22:18:33 GMT -5
Tonka, Sounds like white gold. If it was Platinum it would be marked as "Pt" rather than "Kt". Can't tell about the ever-lok.
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bluefoot
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Post by bluefoot on Jun 20, 2004 0:48:45 GMT -5
You can have 14KT and platinum in the same ring. EVER-LOK could be a makers mark, design mark or assay mark.
You didn't mention how old these are. 14KT came out in 1932 so it wouldn't be older than that. Platinum is a fairly new material and I would guestemate that they are modern.
I'd take it to a jeweler. Better yet take them to an appraiser since they are they are the real experts. Maybe you could get one to join the club! LOL!
Let me know what you find out.
Blue (I'm no ring expert)!
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Post by gerber on Jun 21, 2004 17:43:16 GMT -5
Actually, platinum has been around for a while as a jewelry material. There are some beautiful Victorian-era pieces of platinum metalwork--in fact, it was quite popular back then. Because of its different tensile strength, you can do some incredibly detailed filigree work that is impossible with silver and gold. Combinations such as platinum and diamond and platinum and aquamarine were very common at the turn of the century, although mostly reserved for the hoi poloi. These days, the use of lasers has increased the ability of jewelry designers to put platinum to its full design use. Interestingly, though, many of the old school platinum designs would cost an absolute fortune to produce new, even with the advent of lasers, so these older, intricate pieces are pretty highly prized.
Dan
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