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Identifying Diamond Earrings: Understanding 'DQZN' and Gold Markings


Question
My mother recently passed and had an extensive jewelry collection. Some I know is real- some I cant tell. She has one earring that looks like a diamond- it is set in a 14 k gold secure setting- it has the letters DQZN INSCRIPTED IN THE GOLD CLOSE TO THE 14K INSCRIPTION- DOES THIS MEAN ANYTHING

Answer
Not really. At this point: Have her jewelry appraised by an independent appraiser not only for value but mostly for Identification to be sure.

Arthur DeMello GG (GIA), J-Bar,(JVC) USPAP
Independent Graduate Gemologist Appraiser
http://www.nationalgemologicallaboratory.com

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