posted on October 23, 2000 09:48:16 AM new
I recently purchased a charm bracelet at an estate sale. It has several pretty "gold" charms on it. Would it be better to list them singularly, or the bracelet as a whole? Also, if anyone knows anything about the brand/type of charm this is, I would appreciate it. It is a gold (real?) poodle with a rhinestone (diamond?) collar. There is a brand of a C within a circle on one side of the dog (you can see it on his middle) and an S within a circle on the other. Any help would be appreciated.
posted on October 23, 2000 10:12:01 AM new
The last time I tried to post a picture someone sent me the exact address and all I had to do was remove the $ signs and add the name of my picture. I saved this, so this time I just copied and pasted that address and changed the name of the picture. Sometimes I really feel computer impaired...
posted on October 23, 2000 10:38:08 AM new
The diamonds look like rhinestones to me. Any markings on the charm for 14kt? Can't tell you what the "C" or "S" stands for.
If a charm was 14kt, there is usually a marking somewhere on it. You will probably need a loupe to check for one though.
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posted on October 23, 2000 11:35:34 AM new
Charms and charm bracelets were selling for big bucks this spring. I was making one for my mom with dozens of tiny travel charms so I was looking at auctions and buying a lot.
I would say sell it all in one piece and put a reserve on it, also, put it in the Gallery. I've seen charm bracelets go very high if the charms are unusual. If there are any outstanding charms, maybe detach them and sell those individually. It doesn't have to be all or nothing.
posted on October 23, 2000 01:07:50 PM new
Just my two cents--keep the charms on the bracelet and sell them all together. they seem to get much higher prices that way. good luck, the poodle is adorable!
posted on October 23, 2000 02:11:16 PM new
Hi Joycel, I just checked my big book of American Jewelry manufacturers and cannot find either of those marks. If the stones on the dogs collar are rhinestones you can bet dollars to doughnuts that the metal is not gold. If they are gold there will definately be a karat stamp on it somewhere (it's the law). check the bottom of his feet or the loop on his back. The bracelet itself will be stamped somewhere on the clasp. Mind you, stamping does not automatically prove that it is karat gold, only a metal test will do that.
posted on October 23, 2000 03:37:40 PM new
Thanks for all of your help. I got to wondering--could the Circle S and Circle C be a marking for Sarah Coventry? Can't find any 14K etc markings, even when scrutinized with a magnifying glass (and boy, I was sure looking hard!)
