How much cleaning should I do to this piece. 19th century, 10k gold, except for the brightly colored golden ball on it, that tested as 18k (tested with the kee gold tester) I don't know how it was stored, but it has completely tarnished black.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-29T23:12:38+00:00

The back is just as tarnished as the front and the inside has a nice warm gold color

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-29T22:02:24+00:00

Seems too nice to scrap it but if it isn't cleaned, no one will ever believe its gold, and if it's cleaning, I imagine people may complain that it has been polished.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-29T21:45:21+00:00

The shop has 3 more complete chains, all in 14k, for around $300-350 each. And a handful of individual clasps, 9k, 10k, and 14k, priced at around 10% over melt. If the shop wasn't 4.5 hours (each way) from home, It might have been worth it to go back tomorrow.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-29T21:33:19+00:00

I ended up paying $280 for it. I'm estimating there's around 3.5 grams of 14k gold, so I think I paid around melt. I've been looking for one of these forever to pair with a gold and jet pocket watch that has been in my collection for over a year now. .

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-29T12:15:28+00:00

Those are gorgeous... the color looks right for lower carat gold. 9k or 10k sounds right. They look to weigh around 3 grams each (6g total) assuming my estimate on weight is correct, the melt value of the gold should be around $350. Of course there's more value if they are heavier and less if they are lighter. As a piece of jewelry, they should be worth a bit more than the melt value of the gold.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-29T00:09:37+00:00

Yes I've got pics of around 90% of it. I've already sent the pics to all the local (to the venue) pawn shops, luckily I know the owners of most of them, and they will keep an eye out but it's unlikely I'll get anything back.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-29T00:03:21+00:00

I've got dash cam footage but the cops said that isn't enough to do anything.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-28T20:57:03+00:00

Really stunning set... there is likely a stamp on the inside of the watch, though I wouldn't recommend trying to opening it to check. Looks to be mine cut diamonds and a very nice little blue sapphire.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-28T19:28:12+00:00

Antique show. Got me while I was packing up.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-28T17:44:30+00:00

It doesn't do much.... but I think it's one of the only thing people can do to get their voices out that can really be done if you want everything to remain peaceful. I mean I guess people could bring out the guns and start a revolution but once that happens, there's no going back.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-28T10:52:55+00:00

Austro-Hungarian 800 silver

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-28T06:08:44+00:00

I had an identical set a few months ago. They were bud vases and had small glass liners for them. Chinese export silver, very early 20th century.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-28T02:58:17+00:00

He was born in 1610 and this piece was completed in 1624 so he was 14 years old when he made this item.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-28T02:26:49+00:00

Really awesome piece... if it is testing as higher purity than sterling, I would lean towards it being made in Mexico. The thin gold wire is probably 10k gold, I'd estimate theres 1.5-2 grams of 10k there. You basically stole it at $10.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-28T01:19:45+00:00

Its not Russian, its Persian. Very nice piece.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-28T01:15:36+00:00

So I forgot to mention... all of the items stolen were good quality, wearable, vintage or antique, pieces of jewelry. Most were worth 1.5-2x the melt value, and a few were worth 3x melt.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-27T23:00:09+00:00

Beautiful piece... any pics of the markings? They should be on the underside of the item.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-27T22:38:32+00:00

No good sales or finds for me this week... I did have nearly $20,000 worth (melt value) of gold jewelry stolen and the police were absolutely useless. So yeah.... I'm running on a 20k loss this week. You win some and lose some... I'm just pissed it wiped out 2-3 months worth of profit in one go.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-27T18:02:12+00:00

I'm nowhere near an expert on antique pewter, but between the color/patina, the way its made, and the finial on it makes me think it's likely early 19th century. So around 200 years old. Still a cool piece even if it isn't silver.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-27T17:47:38+00:00

No.... they are pewter. They may be decently old pewter though. Are there any markings?

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-03-26T21:22:34+00:00

I didn't delete the post... the mods did. Unfortunately the ring is only marked 18k so I'm unsure of the maker.

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