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Jewelry Appraisal: 14K Gold Opal Bracelet & Earrings - Expert Estimate


Question

Earrings & Bracelet
I was wondering if you would be able to help me determine how much this bengal bracelet with matching earrings would be. The bracelet is 14k gold and has 14 opals measuring 2 mm wide. The earrings are also gold with bigger opals measuring 3-4 mm wide, they also have a pearl on them. I am not sure if it is vintage jewelry or what. I attached a picture also, hope it helps. Thanks   Ashley

Answer
Hi Ashley ,
Thats a lovely item ,hinged  with the stones set with claws are they clip on earrings or screw ?I cant see.It could be cast then hand-fined.  Its always difficult to value online .
There are several differing values for valuation assessing
1. your selling value
2. your buying value
3. your  replacement value / insurance value
The item should be weighted to determine the approx  gold.
The stones location maybe identified but this is rare nowadays.
The stones although they are solids ,they are as you pointed out small sized , but pretty .I recently had a 14 k gold bracelet made in the 3rd world.So with the earrings and opals ..Ill have a shot

1. Us$1200 -1400
2. Us$600
3. Us$1000

this only a rough idea , I hope that makes you happy
best regards Rod Keady