The value of a piece of jewelry with 14K gold (14KGS) depends on several factors, including its weight, design, craftsmanship, and current market gold prices. As of my last knowledge update, 14K gold contains about 58.3% pure gold, so to estimate its value, you would need to know the weight of the piece and the current price of gold per gram. For a precise valuation, it's best to consult a jeweler or appraiser.
The number of silver atoms in a piece of jewelry would depend on the size and weight of the jewelry. A typical piece of silver jewelry may contain millions to billions of silver atoms.
To determine the value of a piece of jewelry marked "Paj 88 China," you would first need to identify the materials used in the piece, such as the type of metal and any gemstones. Next, you would assess the craftsmanship and design of the jewelry to determine its quality and aesthetic appeal. Finally, you could research similar pieces to gauge market demand and pricing trends for jewelry from that specific brand or region. Consulting with a professional appraiser or jeweler specializing in Chinese jewelry could also provide valuable insights into its worth.
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FJG would be the maker mark on that piece. In the US and most everywhere else if you put a karat stamp on a piece of jewelry you must also put your registered makers mark. It is that makers guarantee that it is that karat.
The "686" stamp on gold jewelry typically indicates the purity of the gold in the piece. In this case, "686" would likely mean that the gold is 68.6% pure, which is equivalent to 16 karat gold. This level of purity is common in jewelry making and is considered a good balance between durability and value.
It's a coin that was cut in half and turned into a piece of jewelry. Unfortunately that destroyed its value to coin collectors but you may find a person who handles old jewelry who would be interested in buying it. In the worst case, it's at least worth the silver value of the 2 coins.FWIW, a 50 cent piece IS a half dollar so that's kind of like saying "a 12-inch foot".
"20 microns" is a size measurement that has very little indeed to do with evaluating a piece of jewelry. More applicable would be someting like karat markings or carat weight.
A crown on an old piece of jewelry was a way to signify that the metal is real. You would see the metal stamp and then the stamp of a small crown.
Modified coins have no value. Any value it might have would be as a piece of jewellery.
The value would depend on who made the jewelry and the gold or silver content in the jewelry. Sterling silver is better then a metal that has been plated or coated on another metal. The higher the silver content, the more it is worth and it will not rust. The 925 which indicates sterling silver means its composition is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Gold value depends on the amount of the gold in the piece of jewelry. The most common is 14k. There is also 10k, 18k, 22k and 24k. The higher the gold content the softer or more malleable the jewelry would be. Jewelry made of 24K is not the desirable because it is so soft it could easily be damaged. Gold is typically used with copper or silver to give it strength so it can't be damaged as easily.
Anything minimalist and not overly extravagant. Black stones are especially appropriate. If the decease was very close to you, wearing a piece of jewelry that belonged to them might be a good way to perpetuate their memory. Historically, some mourning jewelry was made using hair from the deceased. This was common practice in the Victorian era when locks of hair would be enclosed in lockets or ring compartments. Or, strands of hair would be woven into the jewelry piece itself. It was also common to engrave the jewelry with the name of the loved one and the date of their death.
With any jewelry purchase, I would wait until you have received the item in the mail and then take it to an estimator to find out how much it is really worth. This will determine how much insurance you would like to have on the piece.