The watch you took apart is upper level and indeed a perfect example of Art Deco. Never, ever touch the dial! It is the most delicate part of any watch.
I LOVE that sterling silver rope necklace with the toggle clasp. It's gorgeous. I noticed you were talking about gold plated and gold filled pieces of jewellery, and gold plated jewellery is made from a base metal, like pewter or brass, and then it's coated with a thin layer of gold. However, gold filled jewellery is made from gold, but it's hollow inside, and it's filled with another metal that's not as expensive as gold, often copper is used to fill the hollow gold components. So, gold filled jewellery is far more valuable than gold plated jewellery, because it's actually made of gold,so the gold can't wear off, like it can with plated stuff. I make jewellery myself and the gold plated components I buy are much cheaper than the gold filled ones. For example, a small gold filled clasp costs about $12 - $14, while a plated clasp can cost as little as $2.00 or less. Love from Amanda Jones in Melbourne, Australia P.S. The prices I quoted were the Australian prices. In America, the prices would be cheaper, but still comparable in terms of gold filled vs gold plated 🤗❤❤❤
I agree, that interesting rope lookIng necklace that was very thick, yet very pliable and movable. Hi saw some thing online with some sort of tutorial as well as interesting videos on RUclips regarding the ancient arts and it’s possible it could be a byzantine design.
Hi, I am a newbie. Been watching videos of other people and I have to tell you - yours? FABULOUS!! A step above the rest!! You should be proud of yourself!! I hope to get as smart as you are in this field. I’m really excited. I was taking notes, had to keep pausing the video. Thank you so much for sharing, I really appreciate it. Wish me luck!
I enjoyed your knowledge and passion for jewelry, I work for a thrift store and I buy a lot of jewelry that I sell to local people looking for certain items, you’re show was great, thanks again
The silver broach is Scottish and the ‘fruits’ are thistle’s which is there national flower , love the sterling silver rope necklace, probably Indian vintage, fabulous finds 👏🏼🙏🏼✌🏻
Hi Rusty - I just discovered your channel when I watched a couple of your other videos, and I wanted to thank you for sharing the information your experiences have taught you - I am finding it so helpful that I subscribed to your channel just now. I live in Silicon Valley and until I retired, I was an independent broker of used Hi-Tech Vacuum equipment in the Semiconductor manufacturing industry. I had learned that because hi-tech vacuum equipment is so expensive to purchase new that some companies prefer to buy used equipment, repair it, then use it. For example, some of the equipment used in the field of Cryogenics are big "vats" in which the main critical component is a sealing flange that must be precise - but this one company had a machinist on staff who was really skilled in resurfacing the flange to the necessary tolerances, so they could acquire a used vat for a pittance of what a new one would cost; resurface the flange; and the equipment would be up to spec. Any kind of equipment in the hi-tech semiconductor industry costs a lot of money, and I'm not talking just hundreds of dollars. In my own small way, I helped them re-use precision equipment rather than it getting scrapped. My moral compass believes that the workmanship that goes into creating such precision equipment must be valued instead of scrapped. Now I'm learning about other used stuff from you! Thank you for sharing with us all here on RUclips, Rusty.
Well well. I don't know how youtube knew I'd be interested in jewelry as I don't search for or buy it online or elsewhere actually, but one of your channels came up and now I'm a new subbie on two channels. Fabulous information. Thanks!
Fantastic finds, great items to teach, you are the greatest. I know this vid is 9 months ago, but when I saw the silver items at the end, I immediately thought of Dawn of Hudson Vintage Jewelry, she's also on you tube, I bet she might be able to get you some info on the artist, she is a great resource for sure. Good luck hunting.
Hello, thanks for posting this. It was very interesting! At timestamp 13:28 you show a brooch that appears to have Celtic symbols, as well as what you thought was fruit….. I thought you’d like to know that those symbols that you thought were “fruit “are thistles it’s a symbol from Scotland. You should conduct some thorough research regarding that piece ;)
Numbers that are not 925 could come from other countries, and be equivalent to. It is better to look up the number and mark and get a b tree understanding of what you have🥰
You did good on all your finds, I hope you make good money on the last two pieces of Silver your found. Yes you have to look very good on the items you find for the markings, I didn't know that 800 is S. Silver, thank you, and I didn't know not to polish vintage Silver. I'm learning from you. Thank you.
I noticed china selling pieces they say is sterling silver. I buy it and it turns green. Do chinese have a cluse what 925 means? I often find 925S" what does the S mean?
Hi Rusty, I got a gold pendant "444" very cool, chain magnatizes, but the "444" doesn't! Should I have it checked? I'm new to this, so only have magnet and magnifying glass. Could you do a video about testing gold without the kit?
I also have watches that are very old, I’m guessing from early 1900’s. They are so tiny I’d be afraid to take them apart. I don’t know where I would take these items or if I should post them online. What would you suggest I do to sell the jewelry and watches I have?
I inherited 2 spoons that had Rolex on them, took them into a Rolex store in the mall. Turns out they used to give them away as a small gift when someone purchased a Rolex watch. They are not selling for much.
Great video. I've always thought that gold filled and gold plated had little value. Did not know that gold filled was better. If you wanted to sell this kind of thing, how would you go about it? Can the gold be retrieved? Do you try to find someone who can process such things, or just put it out there on eBay or someplace like that?
The 2 pieces of silver at the end, the tarnished ones... call me crazy but if you flipped it up on the side where the "leaf stem" curves outward, would it not then look like a Koi fish or gold fish of some sort? Idk? Other than that I had so hoped you would show off the silver tennis bracelet I saw in the upper left corner in the start of your video. I have been in the market for another one myself, I've had several, I love them, but evidently someone came along and loved them more, each and every one along the way. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge, you've taught me several things in only a few videos already!!
Would love to learn about my parents era born in 1920’s the women would collect they believe sterling silver cutlery set in carved wood box. But the backs say stainless, was told worth thousands
Note...that gold ring with diamind chips...a pawn shot will only pay weight if tge gold..nothing fir diamind chips. Wheigh it. Look uo gold prece. U will inly get 30% of what its worth.
Myself, I find that other people's jewellery, coins, glass ware, pretty much everything ....is valuable and expensive. Mine cost me to have it hauled off to the dump. On coins mine is always the wrong mint, date, etc and if I am lucky it will be of face value. I find a coin that is valued to be worth something, is only good if I find somebody else that will be willing to buy it. Pretty much goes for most my other stuff too. If I was hunting for opossum feces, I wouldn't even get a hackberry. God just looks at me and says "Boy, your loved, but your plight in life is to be poor. Just be happy your loved and stop wasting your money on Lotto, and other people's stuff, because once it's yours, it becomes worthless."
Don’t know where you got the shoe and ugly thing, but the Funky Pickle featured those 2 items some time ago. She from you or you from her? LOL Great video Rusty
The "celtic" pin with the three pointed knot is called a Triquetra. The "fruit" is actually a thistle; the national flower of Scotland.
I was just coming here to say that 😊
When I heard 'fruit' 🙈
Me too, coming in here to make this exact comment, Scotch Thistle!!!
Very nice to know 🤔 thank you
A very good and usefull information my dear friend thanks for
The watch you took apart is upper level and indeed a perfect example of Art Deco.
Never, ever touch the dial! It is the most delicate part of any watch.
You’re a gent helping others to learn, thank you from Scotland!
Glad to help. Thanks for watching!
I LOVE that sterling silver rope necklace with the toggle clasp. It's gorgeous. I noticed you were talking about gold plated and gold filled pieces of jewellery, and gold plated jewellery is made from a base metal, like pewter or brass, and then it's coated with a thin layer of gold. However, gold filled jewellery is made from gold, but it's hollow inside, and it's filled with another metal that's not as expensive as gold, often copper is used to fill the hollow gold components. So, gold filled jewellery is far more valuable than gold plated jewellery, because it's actually made of gold,so the gold can't wear off, like it can with plated stuff. I make jewellery myself and the gold plated components I buy are much cheaper than the gold filled ones. For example, a small gold filled clasp costs about $12 - $14, while a plated clasp can cost as little as $2.00 or less. Love from Amanda Jones in Melbourne, Australia P.S. The prices I quoted were the Australian prices. In America, the prices would be cheaper, but still comparable in terms of gold filled vs gold plated 🤗❤❤❤
I agree, that interesting rope lookIng necklace that was very thick, yet very pliable and movable. Hi saw some thing online with some sort of tutorial as well as interesting videos on RUclips regarding the ancient arts and it’s possible it could be a byzantine design.
Goldfilled scrap is worth more than sterling silver. 40 grams is worth about 1 gram of pure gold.
Very good information. Thank you 😊
@@danieldambrosio50 Wow!! I had no clue!!!
@@annholland51 yea Google goldfilled scrap calculator. Yw.
Loving learning about these jewelry pieces.
Hi, I am a newbie. Been watching videos of other people and I have to tell you - yours? FABULOUS!! A step above the rest!!
You should be proud of yourself!!
I hope to get as smart as you are in this field. I’m really excited. I was taking notes, had to keep pausing the video. Thank you so much for sharing, I really appreciate it. Wish me luck!
Sincerely, thank you for all the kind words. We are glad this stuff can help!
You are a wealth of information. Thanks Rusty!
Very kind words!
That gold building in the middle of that brooch is very like the Parthenon at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.
I'm surprised that he didn't know.
Rusty, you are THE very best !! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. And I LOVE your humor.
Thanks so much
I enjoyed your knowledge and passion for jewelry, I work for a thrift store and I buy a lot of jewelry that I sell to local people looking for certain items, you’re show was great, thanks again
That heavy intricate necklace with toggle clasp is byzantine design.
The silver broach is Scottish and the ‘fruits’ are thistle’s which is there national flower , love the sterling silver rope necklace, probably Indian vintage, fabulous finds 👏🏼🙏🏼✌🏻
Great info. Thanks!
I caught that myself....I would have purchased that in a hot second!
I was going to comment on the thistle's too. They are a beautiful purple color. The thistle is also shown in England.. I think a coin has it featured.
It's a Balinese necklace
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This was exactly what I was looking for, and I learned a lot. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing....very educational!
My pleasure!
❤❤❤ Thank you very much❤
Thank you. Lovely pieces❤
First timer, I've learned a lot, thank you for sharing this post and taking the time to make us all aware of looking for value or not
Welcome cousin! Glad it was helpful!
Love your videos Rusty - they are great and very informative. Had a chuckle at 'fruit' - it is a Scottish Thistle💙
Hi Rusty - I just discovered your channel when I watched a couple of your other videos, and I wanted to thank you for sharing the information your experiences have taught you - I am finding it so helpful that I subscribed to your channel just now. I live in Silicon Valley and until I retired, I was an independent broker of used Hi-Tech Vacuum equipment in the Semiconductor manufacturing industry. I had learned that because hi-tech vacuum equipment is so expensive to purchase new that some companies prefer to buy used equipment, repair it, then use it. For example, some of the equipment used in the field of Cryogenics are big "vats" in which the main critical component is a sealing flange that must be precise - but this one company had a machinist on staff who was really skilled in resurfacing the flange to the necessary tolerances, so they could acquire a used vat for a pittance of what a new one would cost; resurface the flange; and the equipment would be up to spec. Any kind of equipment in the hi-tech semiconductor industry costs a lot of money, and I'm not talking just hundreds of dollars. In my own small way, I helped them re-use precision equipment rather than it getting scrapped. My moral compass believes that the workmanship that goes into creating such precision equipment must be valued instead of scrapped. Now I'm learning about other used stuff from you! Thank you for sharing with us all here on RUclips, Rusty.
Well well. I don't know how youtube knew I'd be interested in jewelry as I don't search for or buy it online or elsewhere actually, but one of your channels came up and now I'm a new subbie on two channels. Fabulous information. Thanks!
Napier identifying marks on the leaf to the right as well at 1:37
The Spoon that says KRONBORG is from Denmark. Kronborg is a danish castle.
You are Good my friend! Thank you! All New to me. . . How in the world am I going to learn silver & gold & postcards simultaneously????
thanks for the video good sir. now i have something else to hunt for both my ebay and myself.
Rusty, these videos are awesome! Thank you!
sterling necklace Looks like Suarti Bali stamped BA at the 9 time mark. If so, it's big money. Great videos
This was very informative, thank you
Fantastic finds, great items to teach, you are the greatest. I know this vid is 9 months ago, but when I saw the silver items at the end, I immediately thought of Dawn of Hudson Vintage Jewelry, she's also on you tube, I bet she might be able to get you some info on the artist, she is a great resource for sure. Good luck hunting.
The building on the rectangular broach is Greek I believe the Pantheon in Athens . Thanks a ton of gold!!!😊
Hello, thanks for posting this. It was very interesting! At timestamp 13:28 you show a brooch that appears to have Celtic symbols, as well as what you thought was fruit….. I thought you’d like to know that those symbols that you thought were “fruit “are thistles it’s a symbol from Scotland. You should conduct some thorough research regarding that piece ;)
Happened upon your channel this morning and am so happy I did. I am learning so much from you! Thank you so much!!
Numbers that are not 925 could come from other countries, and be equivalent to. It is better to look up the number and mark and get a b tree understanding of what you have🥰
That was very informative. Thanks !
The temple at 11:20 is the Parthenon. The "fruits" at 13:30 are thistle flowers, the emblem of Scotland.
Wow those peices at the end were fabulous. Great finds.
Thanks so much!
You did good on all your finds, I hope you make good money on the last two pieces of Silver your found. Yes you have to look very good on the items you find for the markings, I didn't know that 800 is S. Silver, thank you, and I didn't know not to polish vintage Silver.
I'm learning from you. Thank you.
Thank you for the good information, good video.
Glad it was helpful!
I learned a lot. Thanks!
Glad to hear it!
Informational as always!! Thanks
Thanks for the comment.
I love your info..Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing with us!
Thanks Rusty
The celtic knot peice is scottish. The "friut"is avtually a scottish thistle. Thanks for teaching me about hallmarks.
You are something else. Thank you.
Enjoyed. What do you know about Sara Coventry jewelery. I have some bought in the 50's. It is still pretty.
The 'pocket' knife may have been from a chatelaine set.
Another great informative video 😊
Thanks Cousin!
I noticed china selling pieces they say is sterling silver. I buy it and it turns green. Do chinese have a cluse what 925 means? I often find 925S" what does the S mean?
That 24 gold plated bangle magnetic bangle. Used for keeping the blood healthy.n those rubies in that watch would be real. Not lab created
What brand is the blue shirt on your back in the intro ?
Some pieces not marked can be $100.00 of dollars to thousands. Get a book cause it is so much easier. Take to a profession if you aren't sure
I have some parklane cheetah pendents and Elizabeth Taylor gold tone ear bobs are they worth anything?
Hi Rusty, I got a gold pendant "444" very cool, chain magnatizes, but the "444" doesn't! Should I have it checked? I'm new to this, so only have magnet and magnifying glass.
Could you do a video about testing gold without the kit?
I literally did sell the shirt off my back. I was wearing it and sold on ebay.
> Pigeon Picker Ha, ha, ha, ha! I believe you, and great comedy relief of true but funny!
My new best friend ...thanks buddy !!!
I also have watches that are very old, I’m guessing from early 1900’s. They are so tiny I’d be afraid to take them apart. I don’t know where I would take these items or if I should post them online. What would you suggest I do to sell the jewelry and watches I have?
New subscriber here, thank you for the info
I had a watch just like the marcasite watch. It was 1 of hundreds of items stolen when my house was burglarized.
I inherited 2 spoons that had Rolex on them, took them into a Rolex store in the mall. Turns out they used to give them away as a small gift when someone purchased a Rolex watch. They are not selling for much.
Great video. I've always thought that gold filled and gold plated had little value. Did not know that gold filled was better. If you wanted to sell this kind of thing, how would you go about it? Can the gold be retrieved? Do you try to find someone who can process such things, or just put it out there on eBay or someplace like that?
Ps the Celtic knot is alongside the Scottish thistle (it’s not a fruit lol)
Haha. This is why i need people like you to leave comments. I need to learn too! But, be honest, It does kinda look like a pineapple right??
The 2 pieces of silver at the end, the tarnished ones... call me crazy but if you flipped it up on the side where the "leaf stem" curves outward, would it not then look like a Koi fish or gold fish of some sort? Idk? Other than that I had so hoped you would show off the silver tennis bracelet I saw in the upper left corner in the start of your video. I have been in the market for another one myself, I've had several, I love them, but evidently someone came along and loved them more, each and every one along the way. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge, you've taught me several things in only a few videos already!!
Would love to learn about my parents era born in 1920’s the women would collect they believe sterling silver cutlery set in carved wood box. But the backs say stainless, was told worth thousands
Good video. I must say this
The gold standard was token away.
Note...that gold ring with diamind chips...a pawn shot will only pay weight if tge gold..nothing fir diamind chips. Wheigh it. Look uo gold prece. U will inly get 30% of what its worth.
Hi…may i know what is the meaning of XPY in white ring with stone?
My first time here. Thank you 😊 7:26
Welcome!!
Mary Kay Cosmetics MK with Pink Cadillac Brooch.
What about silver silverware ?
Plus the pin extends beyond the closure
The watches are you selling them for scrap metal
thank you l hope l find
SS means sterling silver or stainless steel?
Do you melt down the damaged ones?
Where do you take these items to get exchange for money or sell them. ? Can you melt them down ?
Is 830 silver a different country?
Wow I. Have some of them.
I like the shoe😶
I LOVE YOUR SHITE! LOVE LOVE IT!
I tried searching for marks and found something similar but it’s not the exact match.
Myself, I find that other people's jewellery, coins, glass ware, pretty much everything ....is valuable and expensive. Mine cost me to have it hauled off to the dump. On coins mine is always the wrong mint, date, etc and if I am lucky it will be of face value. I find a coin that is valued to be worth something, is only good if I find somebody else that will be willing to buy it. Pretty much goes for most my other stuff too. If I was hunting for opossum feces, I wouldn't even get a hackberry. God just looks at me and says "Boy, your loved, but your plight in life is to be poor. Just be happy your loved and stop wasting your money on Lotto, and other people's stuff, because once it's yours, it becomes worthless."
The shoe could be from a series of Christmas ornaments.
The leaf bracelet the mark is probably a country in Asia
Do you ever show how you ship these kinds of items?
yes, search for shipping on our channel and you will find some instruction.
Don’t know where you got the shoe and ugly thing, but the Funky Pickle featured those 2 items some time ago. She from you or you from her? LOL Great video Rusty
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Where all would you sell these?
Weiss means ??
😊
Some markings you can't see with the naked eye. If love to show you some of my pieces .
feel free to email pics to slickwebmedia@gmail.com
I take a magnet
That leaf necklaces looks like it would hurt
Are you selling the ring? If so how much?
pretty much everything here has already sold...
Do you buy watches that need repairs
Do you ever buy from viewers? I have alot of old jewelry, watches, glasses, pocket knives, and who knew to look for the not so attractive pieces...lol
The shoe looks like a napkin ring?
I’d say what you called fruit is a thistle
Wonderful information, but I think everyone knows to look inside a gold ring...just saying.
You are holding your jeweler's eyepiece upside down.
Good eye for valuable vintage.