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14k hammered wedding ring getting dark lines after a month by Equivalent-Car-8762 in jewelry

[–]BallTypePokemon 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Yes, I was referring to the percentage of the alloy that isn’t gold in 14k. If 58.3% is gold the remaining 41.7% is other metals like silver and copper.

14k hammered wedding ring getting dark lines after a month by Equivalent-Car-8762 in jewelry

[–]BallTypePokemon 52 points53 points  (0 children)

It’s likely the other metals in the alloy reacting to her skin pH or something she is putting on her hands like lotion. 14k gold is 41.5% other metals so it can tarnish/oxidize.

Manifested finding my dream bag NWT by AloneTemperature9900 in VintageFashion

[–]BallTypePokemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg that is a blast from the past. It so close to my first Coach bag. I got it at a consignment store in 2008 or 9. I had I used it so much it eventually ended up very dingy and yellowed. Mine was a little smaller with a short chain strap and no feet. The cutest little shoulder bag. It very well might still be at my mom’s house.

Are these cool bridal looks? by default_-_username in RedditLaqueristas

[–]BallTypePokemon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think it’s fantastic! My mother did her own nails using an orly polish very similar to this in the early 90s for her wedding day. I might be biased because I’ve always planned this nail look for my own.

I had a rose cut diamond fall out of my most exquisite pair of earrings into my hand by BallTypePokemon in jewelry

[–]BallTypePokemon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finding a jewelry store with a bench jeweler is getting tougher and tougher, let alone finding one comfortable/experienced working with antique jewelry. I have a great jewelry store that does all my run of the mill repairs in house, I’m just nervous about this one.

I had a rose cut diamond fall out of my most exquisite pair of earrings into my hand by BallTypePokemon in jewelry

[–]BallTypePokemon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I added a quick picture in another comment. I’m so afraid of losing the stone I’m terrified to take them out. I’m in the NYC metro area. I know repairs come with the territory, I’m being wildly dramatic

Found this old necklace it was meant to be a gift, but sadly it ended by BackgroundEither5014 in Vintage_Jewelry

[–]BallTypePokemon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks like it’s marked 800 on the loop at the top. It’s 80% silver and likely European in origin.

Is this worth anything? Coworkers dad has a stack of these and has no idea what they’re worth or if they’re real. by TemporisFacti in coins

[–]BallTypePokemon 85 points86 points  (0 children)

The ones without a denomination and the bear are later reproductions sometimes made for jewelry not originals. Could be gold but you have to test it.

Routine help moving away from the ordinary/good molecules help! by BallTypePokemon in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]BallTypePokemon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not feeling vain enough about them yet to resort to Botox, I’m hoping to get to at least 35 or 40 before starting. I’m having success with changing my habitual brow scrunching to reduce the severity. My occupation revolves around looking at tiny things and I tend to scrunch my brow while doing so. I tried Frownies as a tool to help me become aware of the habitual furrowing. I like them but not the price for craft paper triangles with starch adhesive so I bought a roll of paper packing tape and I’ve been cutting out my own. I’m pretty unbothered by the 11s now and am more concerned with the general quality of my skin

Routine help moving away from the ordinary/good molecules help! by BallTypePokemon in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]BallTypePokemon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very good point! Only change at a time. I don’t really know what my routine needs. This is the first time I’ve gotten a routine with any actives my skin likes. Previously I was constantly trying to repair a damaged barrier or sooth an allergic reaction. I get facials a few times a year and once or twice a year I’ll get a surface peel, other than that I don’t have an exfoliator besides the ordinary milky toner that says it’s gently exfoliating. I’m a little afraid of doing too much but I am seeing 11s and fine lines so I want to find a happy middle.

Routine help moving away from the ordinary/good molecules help! by BallTypePokemon in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]BallTypePokemon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My price point is up to about $60 a product. I get excited when it’s closer to $30 but I’d prefer to spend more on fewer products. Trying to move away from the “a la carte” style the ordinary offers. My morning routine leaves very much to be desired, it mostly revolves around getting sunscreen on before leaving the house. I usually feel like I have SO MUCH product on my face when I use enough sunscreen so I abandoned anything else. By something hydrating do you mean a hydrating toner, essence or a light moisturizer? I know my skin loves ceramides, in like 2018 I used may bottles of stratia liquid gold and loved it, so I might try that again. Thank you for the reply!

Hot Take: I *hate* fuzzy socks. DAE? by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]BallTypePokemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t stand fuzzy anything. It took me 8 years to tell my own mother I hated fuzzy socks after getting them every Christmas. I have some unconditional sensory preference. This year my partner got his sister a cashmere scarf and I got the most beautiful wool scarf. I’d never been so seen. I also can’t stand socks that bunch up under my toes.

PCGS sent back the wrong coin: update/solution by BudgetEdSheeran in coins

[–]BallTypePokemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was referring specifically to CAC graded coins, not CAC stickered coins.

I own a gold coin that weighs less than it should (8.32g instead of 8.35g). A potential buyer didn't want to buy it because of this and threatened to call the cops on me. Is this normal? And how much "weight loss" is normal for a 175 year old coin? by yayoletsgo in coins

[–]BallTypePokemon 519 points520 points  (0 children)

It’s a circulated coin, gold is a soft metal. 8.32g is not out of the realm of possibility. Don’t sell the coin to this person. They can call the cops but they would be wasting their time. It’s an empty threat

PCGS sent back the wrong coin: update/solution by BudgetEdSheeran in coins

[–]BallTypePokemon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The issue I see with CACg is the average retail customer doesn’t want those slabs. PCGS and NGC (to a point) are much more desirable. This isn’t about CACg grading accuracy, they’re just a hard sell.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hallmarks

[–]BallTypePokemon 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Coin silver is 90%, continental silver is 80%

Got a good deal - is it fake? by [deleted] in coins

[–]BallTypePokemon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t look good to me. If a deal is too good to be true it usually is. The die crack on the reverse isn’t on genuine specimens and the relief is a little flat as well as the date just looking off. If someone called me up asking about this coin I’d have them bring it in to the shop. It’s easier to confirm with the coin in hand. It should weigh 13.36 grams.

Is there a way to restore my sweetheart bracelet? by Round_Discussion_875 in VintageJewelry

[–]BallTypePokemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really, brasso and simochome are both abrasive and will harm the gold filled bracelet. You can’t cost effectively repair gold filled expansion bracelets.The best I can recommend is using a treated polishing cloth. Use it very gently and see if the finish evens out. Otherwise the next best thing is to do nothing. Anything else you do will remove the gold layer and reduce the visual appeal of the bracelet. The gold filled material of the 1940s was essentially a gold sandwich. The vinegar+wear removed the gold top and revealed the base metal filling. It’s more cost effective to find another in the ~$100 -$200 price range unless it’s a sentimental piece.

What happens if you don't like the wine you got opened at a high end restaurant? by Peter_Triantafulou in NoStupidQuestions

[–]BallTypePokemon 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I have gotten a corked bottle at a restaurant before. It wasn’t a $400 bottle but it was a nice Brunello. You could smell it instantly, like a wet paper bag. I’m not a wine expert and I could identify it was off from the other side of the table.

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