Gold & jewellery specialist

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Long Eaton Highstreet - Every Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri - 9:30am - 3:30pm

Ilkeston Marketplace - Every Sat - 9:00am - 3:00pm

 

We buy and sell gold and jewellery in Long Eaton and Ilkeston. We also fit watch straps and watch batteries. If you have broken jewellery it can be repaired in 3-7 days. We do not repair watches.

If you have questions or enquiries you can contact us by phone.

We buy and sell jewellery including engagement and wedding rings. Jewellery can also be repaired within 3-7 days.

For an idea of what we can offer give me a call.

Hallmarks

Hallmarks are official marks struck on items made of gold, silder and platinum. These marks indicate the purity of the metal and where the item was made. This is a quality control guide useful to buyers and seller of precious metal items.

 

The most common questions asked are usually concerning 9ct and 18ct gold. 9ct gold rings bear a "375" mark and 18ct gold rings bear a "750" mark.

 

Dating a ring

Rings bearing the crown or gold standard mark would have been made before 1932 but not many rings last this long. They tend to wear out but if you have the hallmark book you can date them and also see where they were made.

How to spot a fake pearl

If you rub a genuine pearl against a mirror it leaves a white residue (even for coloured pearls). The residue is like a white powder and can scratch the glass mirror surface (so be careful).

 

Rub the pearl across your teeth and if it’s real it will feel rough. A fake pearl feels smooth when rubbed against your teeth.

 

Another way to spot fakes is to rub two pearls together. Fake pearls will feel smooth when rubbed against each other. Real pearls have a rough rexture that creates friction when rubbed against one another.

 

You cannot melt a peral in a flame. The real pearl may suffer marks from holding it in the flame but this should be easy to wipe clean with a cloth.

Insurance

Any jewellery over £250 normally has to be itemised on home insurance. Please take date stamped photos for proof should you ever need to file a claim.

We have the largest selection of watch straps and accessories, Please note, we do not repair watches.

We buy old coins, medals and pocket watches. If you have questions or enquiries give me a call.

Coin facts

• Silver coins from pre 1920 are full silver
  Pre 1947 are half silver
  Post 1947 silver coins are made of an alloy comprising copper and nickel called "Cupronickel"

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Long Eaton Highstreet - Every Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri - 9:30am - 3:30pm

Ilkeston Marketplace - Every Sat - 9:00am - 3:00pm

Tel: 07973 255 962

 

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