Questioni have a ring that has a diamond in it i think it might be white gold band , it has a symbol inside it the reads 14k and it looks like a horseshoe with an arrow going thru it .. have you ever seen one like that ... it may be a u but it looks like a horseshoe thanks so much...
AnswerThank you for your inquiry. Gold rings with single stones were popular and still remain popular as friendship or even wedding bands. The mark you describe is probably the manufacturers hallmark. I have not been able to locate anyone with that mark, but will keep your email and let you know if I do find it. The value of the ring would have to be determined by a jeweler with the consideration of current gold prices and the gram weight of the ring. Also the quality and condition of the diamond. Any value that would be given you professionally would not include any sentimental value you may have to the ring. Sounds like a very nice one to me and before selling or keeping, you should have an appraisal done. There are some online appraisal sites that deal with photographs and here are a few you might want to check out:
A few appraisal sites - Just copy and paste each into your browser address field and hit enter.
1. http://www.appraiseitnet.com/
2. http://www.wiw2u.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=wiw2u.home&LANG=e
3. http://www.1earth.com.au/collect/appraisal_services.html
4. http://www.collectingchannel.com/ata/
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