How to Tell and Value Silver Jewelry by its Marks when Thrift Shopping by Dr. Lori
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2021
- Expert Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser Dr. Lori reveals the types of marks, secrets and how to tell and value your silver #jewelry using its marks when #thrift #shopping. Sterling, 925 and AG are just some of the clues. Dr. Lori also shows you marks on Tiffany, David Yurman, Swarovski and other silver jewelry pieces including earrings made in Mexico. Learn about the maker, fineness and location marks too. Find out what they mean for value for that silver jewelry ring or pin that you scored thrift shopping.
Learn how to tell if an unmarked piece of silver looking jewelry is Alpacca or Alpaca, German silver, Nickel silver or the mark has simply worn off. Plus, discover how the complexity of the silver jewelry's design and its weight can impact value. Watch Dr. Lori reveal what a swan mark means and a copyright mark looks like. Before you go thrift shopping, find out how to tell and value silver jewelry by its marks.
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My kids and I really enjoy your channel. My twelve year old found a .925 sterling silver necklace for $3 at the thrift store on Saturday. She was so pleased with her find!
Thanks for sharing!
Great find! I own all sorts of fine jewelry but my favourite chain is a S925 16inch chain from a thrift store, too!
That's so awesome!
Enjoyed this very much! I love sterling silver, thank you Dr. Lori and staff for making these videos happen🙂
I love laying out jewelry while sitting and looking for the marks and such…..I think it is fun to do…😊😊😊
I always enjoy watching Dr. Lori she’s very thorough without a lot of bs
What a gift you are! This was great! Thanks for the awesome online appraisal last week also!
Dr Lori and staff: this was a great information packed video. Lots of refresher info for me and a little new too! My oddest place to find the fineness mark of a piece was inside the bail! I had looked and looked for at least an hour. I knew that it was too nice of a locket to be costume: the pattern on the heart was engraved not stamped or molded in. So as a hail Mary I did a google search and by chance found one like it online. I looked at the photos and one showed the purity mark inside the bail, which is also where I found it on mine. That little locket was 18 K white gold. Im very glad I found that mark so that when I did sell it I could show the buyer the proof!
I had a piece that was marked 925 , and was marked with the British silver mark and the mark for the Caribbean! It was an Olympic medal, I found for a quarter in a grab bag and sold for over a hundred !
That's awesome! :)
Thank u so much
Can't wait! I have a few Native American pieces from Ortega's on the Plaza that I'd love to know the value of....I have to hurry up and get things organized so I can get some appraisals done!
I bought my 12 year old treasure hunters loupes for their birthday. I made them watch this video with me! Good thing is all the nice sterling we find will be mine!
Find any?
THAT was a truly helpful lecture on silver. Thanks so much! While I enjoy your other videos with guests, this was a nice deep dive into one subject. Hope you can make more of these kinds of videos in the future. Thanks!
I can if you all share the vids more.
Excellent presentation! I have learned how difficult it is to locate some of this information, but so exciting when I find where it is hidden.
Luv yr presentation....always so informative...thanks!
I finally learned about alpaca,German silver and nickel silver.Great job❤️
Thank you Dr.Lori! Very very informative! Of course I knew it would be!
Dr. Lori I Love you. You preach jewelry fantastically I found a what look to be like a gold bracelet at a second hand store I took out my loop and looked inside no makers mark anywhere but then I looked on the class just like you just said in your video sure enough it said 585 which everybody knows is 14 carat I paid a whopping $5.95 for that item it weighs 5.9 G and I was awfully happy to pay that for it. I love hunting for jewelry.
Great information as always Thank you, thank you, for everything you share!!!
Thank you so much for all the info❣️ I really appreciate all you have shared with us💞
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Learning more every day from you Thanks Dr. Lori
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I’m learning a lot from you! You are so informative and know your business!
Thanks for today's lesson, Professor!
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Thanks love the silver video and I can't wait for the coach bag video
Great teaching skills. 👏👏👏
Very well said, Dr. Lori. 👍👍👍
Thanks you! Mother in law cleaned out some of her jewelry and passed down lots of Mexico (Texaco?) silver pieces she collected from her own teenage years in Southern California. I actually thought some of them weren’t marked but looked more carefully with your jewelry loupe and found them! Learning so much and passing that knowledge on to my little nugget. Thanks again!
OMG Taxco... excellent. Don't forget to get a video call with me so I can appraise it for you.
Thank you for you videos as always :) always appreciate more information!
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Amazing video. Like a masterclass. From the best of the best. Thank you very much for your video’s. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Great Lecture Dr Lori!
Glad you think so!
Thank you another outstanding and helpful video.
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This was really helpful! Thank you!
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Thanks so much for your lessons. I got your loop. Learning how to use it. Found some sterling marks!!
Awesome. You'll love my loupe.
LOVE your education
Ooo I like the San Marco. I don’t have one of those. Thank you Dr Lori you made my thrifting experience awesome.
Quick story: When I was a kid I remember my mom wearing jewelry and it always shined. When I turned 16 she brought me my first sterling silver bracelet and I was so happy. Now, I’m 46 and have 100 pieces of sterling silver. I give my family silver for gifts and I have kinda made it a family thing. The cool thing is 90% of my silver came from the thrift store. Every time I find a new piece I feel the same way when my mom gave me my first bracelet. HYPE. 😆
Thanks for sharing!
Great information. Thank you Lauri.
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Thank you Dr. Lori!!!
You are so welcome!
I am amazed!!
Dr Lori helped me out on a video call with my silver. My Old Pawn necklace marking had worn out. I highly recommend a video call with Dr Lori. One smart cookie 🍪
Thanks for sharing!!
I hate to admit I need to get in the habit and remember to encourage others to do the same !
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Excellent video. 🌞
Thank you Dr. Lori. GOD Bless you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. You have a GOD GIVEN TALENT 🙏 and I LOVE when you assist others to evaluate whatever item that was brought in or found. I've had the pleasure of seeing you on The Curse of Oak Island and in Georgia at Studio 63 auctions. Your endless supply of knowledge is AMAZING 🙏🤗 Thanks again for sharing. It's greatly appreciated.🙏❤️
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@@DrLoriV Absolutely 🤗 I certainly will. I just wish my husband Angel Eyes was here to enjoy seeing you ( we saw you together on The Curse of Oak Island and at the auction in Georgia) but GOD needed him more 🙏 so now he has his Angel Wing's 😇🙏 We talked about your knowledge on so many different things long after seeing you on whichever show. We didn't watch regular tv but show's that we could learn from and some with differing ideas of how Earth came to be or how we came to be. There were some really funny moments with some of the ideas..LOL And we also loved archeology which is why The Curse of Oak Island is part of the reason it is such a great program,a BLESSING at least to me 🙏 I learn history that wasn't covered in school and see objects that I (and my husband) would wonder how in the world did the people make that when they didn't have tools like now!! And to be able to touch them, WOW!! I'm sorry for such a lengthy response but I really wanted to know YOU were and are a BLESSING and APPRECIATED and I just wish I could have had YOU for a teacher in school. LOL. But I get to learn from you via wherever you show up and it's ALWAYS A BLESSING 🙏 Thanks again Dr. Lori and I will definitely be sharing ❤️🙏 MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NOW AND ALWAYS 🙏
Hi Dr. Lori late for the party but jolly good show. Yours truely, Pops.
Knowledge right there! Thank you.
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Another great video. Thanks again.
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I have learned a lot by the hallmarks
Thank you.
Thank you 😊
Very educational 👍🏽
Thank you for all the info
You bet!
I love watching your channel
Thanks for sharing and supporting the channel with super chats, t-shirt purchases, watching, and sharing.
I like your swatch
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Downloaded this video for future reference. Enjoyed it immensely, so much information in a clear and understandable presentation! So very helpful. I'm just a hobbyist collector. Maybe one day I'll be willing to share my hoard of treasures.... Probably not today though but so nice to know more about what I have. Any helpful sources of references for the different markings?
You are welcome. My website provides a litany of references for all types of marks.
Good Stuff!
🤩😍🙏Learning more n more.
Great information 🏆
Glad you liked it
I Like that coffee cup .
Very helpful. I have the loop but still have a terrible time finding marks. 👀 I did find a Lisner mark but cannot remember if it was the brooch & earrings (your favorite, I know) or my set of 3 pieces? Duh. I definitely need your help. Working on that video call. Thanks for your time!😁
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How do you test for silver, I just got a silver tester but didn't use it yet
You are a hell of a great teacher! I’m just getting interested in antiques and vintage. I bought your recommended loupe and have been watching your videos incessantly! I’m a 75 year old woman. I’m going to Egypt and Israel next week and am wondering what I should buy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers
Kathy
Good question to ask during my next Ask Dr. Lori LIVE video so I can answer in detail and teach everyone watching.
@@DrLoriV I wish I would have thought about it sooner! I’m leaving in 5 days! Thank you for your response.
Dr.Lori like my grandson say,he has a big brain! Well Dr.Lori you have a big,big brain!Appreciate you very much going to do a picture review,not good with the video one! Bless you!
Hi, which one u recommend 925 or 999 silver..?
Thank you Dr. Lori -- I really enjoyed your video. I wonder, is a magnet is a good way to check for silver content? Also, I have a navajo made ring that is silver and turquoise stamped STER and just learned this is the same as .925. Do you have any comments on that?
Good question to ask during my next Ask Dr. Lori LIVE video so I can answer in detail and teach everyone watching. Check my website for the next date.
Lori-Do you sell loupes like you’re using in this video? I need one with a light.
I’ve been buying costume pieces Ben Amun, Weiss haven’t paid over $20 mostly about $10 for anything . I figure they have to be worth more then that. I also have Avon pins from late 70’ early 80’s when I sold Avon. Are they collectible?
Need to see yours. Many factors affect value. Details on my website. Costume jewelry articles on my website too!
Hi Dr. Lori! I love this video! I got a silver jewelry with amethyst but its marked "SILVER" what could it be? heehee
I can review your piece of jewelry. Need to see it. Check out the options on my website.
Yes I do sit down and concentrate!😏I’ve been needing a loupe forever.
I have a couple necklaces with a hang tag that looks like a dog head (Terrier maybe) and a bone 🦴 under it. Very reminiscent of the 80’s and what I wore in high school. Enamel appearance and hearts! Still searching for info ❤️
I can appraise your pieces. Send me Photos. Use the form on my website.
What brand and value is the red purse?
Hi Dr. Lori. Can you recommend a good loupe, the one you use? Thanks!
See my website for suggestions. Check out my Specials & Shop page there.
Hello, Dr. Lori, good video! Do you know any information on artist: Carl Smith-sketch of old St. Luke Church, D.Gribble- watercolors paints, Amil Buntes-sketch of the Old Bishop Palace, Liz Rogers-Sparking Pepsi watercolor drawing?
Send me Photos. Use the form on my website.
You recommend that jewelry box and then a link to your website showed up but when I went there I for shop my affiliate links or anything. And it's like perfect timing for me because I was just wanting to buy some mobile and here you are telling us about the best one and I trust your judgment. So can you put a link in your description boxes straight to the jewelry box?
Check out the Specials & Shop page on my website. You can always submit an inquiry on my website too. My staff will be happy to help you find what you need :)
Hi Dr. Lori. I just wanted to thank you for all that you do and the knowledge that you share. It's so helpful and much appreciated! I've been collecting for 30 years and I'm just getting started lol. This is a random question but are you familiar with the Artist Ruth Zuckermann? I've been trying to find more about her but I'm having a hard time finding information.
You are so welcome! Send me Photos. Use the form on my website.
@@DrLoriV Alright, I'll check your website for the form. Thank you!
Hello, first time at your channel.
I'm a polymer clay artist. I have got a question and I know it may sound a silly one.
I will incorporate sterling silver in my polymer clay jewelry. Polymer clay cures in the kitchen oven at 130° - 175° Celsius degrees depending on the brand. And usually I cover my creations with baking paper while being cured in the oven.
If sterling silver is part of the whole design and I have to put it in the oven (NOT MICROWAVE) together with the polymer clay at the temperature 130°-175°, will this cause any problem?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Is tarnish a way of figuring out if a piece is true silver (as compared to German silver etc) for unmarked pieces ? Thanks ! 🙏
Good question to ask during my next Ask Dr. Lori LIVE video.
Great video learned a lot but how do we know if the gemstones on a Sterling silver or gold is real is their a tester for gems to see if the gem is real the stone thank u
Yes there are testers. See my website for suggestions.
@@DrLoriV ok thank u
Dr Lori, I have a silver tone pin with a cluster of owls . With the WII marking on the back . Can you tell what that means. Thank you for your help
Need to see to verify. Send me Photos. Use the form on my website.
Hi Dr. Lori,
I have some crosses and medallions with Italy mark, some have 1830 or a cross inside M letter, any value for those?
Thank you
Many factors affect value. I can appraise your pieces. Send me Photos. Use the form on my website.
Thank you for the informative content. Do you recommend a particular brand or type of loupe?
Yes, see my recommendations on my website. Visit the Specials & Shop page there.
@@DrLoriV Will do! Thanks for a speedy reply.
LOVE your program. Watch it every day. Doesn't Gloria Swanson also use the Swan
Good question to ask during my next Ask Dr. Lori LIVE video so I can answer in detail and teach everyone watching.
I'm sooo sorry... I meant to say Gloria Vanderbilt!!!
Are adjustable rings always costume ,are they worth buying ?
depends
I have a bracelet that I have not been able to identify as far as the pictogram and the one I have has A rams head I’m not sure haven’t been able to find anything on it to identify the maker
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I know this isn't subject, and I'm late. Recently bought a rug Turkish rug. Have a tag from distributor. Can you look at the tag and tell me how I can find out more information.
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I have yewerlys accessories 925 code silver
Thank you for a great video--as usual!!!
When you showed the necklace with 925 on clasp (San Marco?), it reminded me of a bracelet I bought in a lot. It had the tiny 925 as well, and the clasp was not magnetic, but the rest of the necklace was magnetic. No maker's mark. Can the 925 sometimes mean silver plated? It can be so misleading:(
Looking forward to your next video:)
Good question to ask during my next Ask Dr. Lori LIVE video.
Do you have a Martha Burchfield Ritter painting behind you? Is it for sale?
What maker is TP-102 on the cross? I have a lot of TP- followed by numbers pieces.
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I come across a candlabra, the hallmarks are Sterling, New York, 81 1/2S and some Starr maker.... does that mean the whole thing is solid sterling but lower grade than 925? First time getting one so I never seen it before : )
Need to see it to verify what you really have. Send me photos at www.drloriv.com/find-values/online/online-appraisal-form/ or schedule a video call at www.drloriv.com/find-values/from-your-video-call/. See how on my website.
Hi Dr Lori!
I just saw your video and i recently bought a bracelet from the thrift store. It say 950 and it looks like it might be sterling silver! But it looks a little yellow could that be something of value that i have. It only say 950 no mark or name.
Need to see to verify. Send me Photos. Use the form on my website at www.drloriv.com/find-values/online/online-appraisal-form/
This would be a fun side business to have to make money.
Do they put diamond in 925 silver cause their a lot of shop saying they have diamonds in there piece like the GLD SHOP
Good question to ask during my next Ask Dr. Lori LIVE video.
How do I know what a five prong crown stamp mark means on the inside of a silver ring?
Show it to me :) See how on my website at www.DrLoriV.com
WOW
I have a problem. I bought a supposed solid sterling silver necklace however, the necklace passed the magnet test on the chain but not the clasp. It's stamped Italy has a stamp on the clasp with a circle and x inside.
I don't have a loop the check for 925. If the clasp isn't 925 but the necklace is can the company still sale it as solid 925? I'm highly allergic the nickel so I have to make sure. Also, will rhodium plating pass the magnet test if the chain is not sterling silver?
You need the loupe to check the metal marks. Yes, be sure before you wear a metal that may spark your allergy. Pieces should be marked properly ... depends on the company if they are.
I have some nice bracelets, chains, rings that say 925 or sterling silver, but they don't tarnish, what keeps them from tarnishing? And then I have pieces that have the same mark as the others and they begin to tarnish after one or two days of wearing them, why?
Good question to ask during my next Ask Dr. Lori LIVE video so I can answer in detail and teach everyone watching.
S577 on a ring can you please tell me what those letters numbers stand for very confused
Need to see to verify. Send me Photos. Use the form on my website at www.drloriv.com/find-values/online/online-appraisal-form/
What does a date indicate? Example: “Pat January 10 1863”. With hallmarks of Frank Wallace, pre Gorham. ?? Have spent a few years trying to figure this out - happy to have found you!
Send me Photos. Use the form on my website.
What about hats pins are they worth anything
Do you have hat pins? Need to see them. Value depends on many factors. I can look at photos. See details on my website.
I have a slive necklace and it has 14k stamped on it. What does that mean
Send me Photos. Use the form on my website. Need to see to verify.
I found a ring that only says "950". I am not sure if it is sterling or platinum. I took it into a pawn shop and they said it was platinum, and then I took it into another shop and they said it was silver. How can I tell the difference?
I can help. Need to see it. Check out options on my website
I am a bit concerned that many online 'sterling silver', platinum plated jewelry are stamped PT. Could they be argantian silver?
Good question to ask during my next Ask Dr. Lori LIVE video.
I bought a moissanite ring with 4 bands. The original price says $756 got it for $456. It says it’s sterling silver on site but there’s no 925 on it. Instead there’s an AG750 on each band and the ring color is silver. What does it mean? Thanks
I have articles on my website about silver marks.
What’s “PS925” mean? It’s on my ring, it’s kinda look like silver, but im not sure
I can help. Need to see your piece. Check out my website for options.
Where can I get a jewelry loop as recommended here?
See my recommendations on my Specials & Shop page on my website.