Costume Jewelry Tarnishes and Cubic Zirconia Scratches with No Fix
16 posts across 2 communities in the last 30 days; 94% from r/jewelry.
“Hi Guys... Sorry to jump right in with a question, but I'm about to inherit this old brooch and even with some research can't figure out if it is something or nothing... The box is not in great condition, and apparently the brooch itself is a little scuffed and missing 2 of the…”
“This is an antique carved shell cameo bracelet. I think the markers mark says ⭐️383 NA but I can't read the purity at all, no matter what lighting or lens I use.”
“Mom thrifted this ring, stamp says Korea. I don’t know if it’s actually gold because the color is fading but it’s a cute ring nonetheless. NOT asking for appraisal!”
Several posts express concerns about ring size, protection from damage (especially for gym use), tarnishing, and the feasibility of resizing antique or unique rings. Jewelers are facing challenges in providing durable, affordable options that meet customer needs.
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“Gifted this brooch! Very intricate details. submitted by /u/Silly-Moose6422 [link] [comments]”
“Mom thrifted this ring, stamp says Korea. I don’t know if it’s actually gold because the color is fading but it’s a cute ring nonetheless. NOT asking for appraisal! submitted by /u/Alone-Might-5628 [link] [comments]”
“I am assuming it's a Moroccan berber but I have no knowledge of such things. I thought it was costume jewellery and just absolutely filthy(I gave it a little wipe inside with cotton bud and warm water and it polishes up silver). No distinct markings but where the bracelet meets(on one side) there are a row of random lines. Been sitting in a drawer. My nan and her husband found it when clearing out his parents home and gave it to me. It's beautiful and has so much detail. If anyone knows”
“Hi everyone! I just went to a local vintage jewelry store and bought sterling silver weddings bands for me and my fiancé. I bought myself a little band just so I can have it for everyday because the ring he got me is really precious and I’m so scared of losing any part of it. So I walked out and I noticed that the ring I got for myself doesn’t have a .925 stamp… should I be worried? It looks new too and the lady said she couldn’t polish it because it could damage the stone settings. submit”
“I found these at a thrift store, every one of them stamped 925, I haven't been able to find anything about them and was hoping someone could identify them. submitted by /u/Crazy-Egg7786 [link] [comments]”
“Hello, I’m new to jewellery so don’t know much. I have this old necklace and I just noticed it has this ‘stamp’. What does it mean? submitted by /u/MegGrriffin [link] [comments]”
“It has stayed sparkly for the whole week I have worn it. Before I had help putting it on, I did notice it had a stamp inside the clasp. I’m visually impaired so I couldn’t see what it said. submitted by /u/AtriceMC [link] [comments]”
“I got this from Etsy and got the bracelet as a gift from the seller. submitted by /u/EmperorCelestin [link] [comments]”
“I found this in a bag of jewlery I purchased at an estate sale! Its a very large mens ring (I'm 6'3 with large hands and it fit very easily) and looks to be made of copper ot brass. It could most likely be a Memento Mori ring. There's a marking on the inside, 1890 Art Metal, which is or was a company that would create reproduction antique jewlery from authentic antique molds and dies they recovered in the 70's. From what I could gather the majority of the jewlery they produced wa”
“Picked this little guy up from a thrift store and thought the blue glow was absolutely insane for a moonstone. Captured at the right moment. It's set in sterling silver. submitted by /u/Bfgnum10 [link] [comments]”
“It's getting to the point where I might need a new place to keep them soon, but they make me so happy! Almost entirely costume jewelry, all thrifted! submitted by /u/CottonCandyHellfire [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone! I have tried to look up this hallmark but I can’t figure out what is? I was wondering if anyone knew! submitted by /u/CrazyIcy6947 [link] [comments]”
“Hi Guys... Sorry to jump right in with a question, but I'm about to inherit this old brooch and even with some research can't figure out if it is something or nothing... The box is not in great condition, and apparently the brooch itself is a little scuffed and missing 2 of the red stones. There is a hallmark, but my mother is unable to get a decent photo. Any information would be very welcome indeed! ( Thanks in advance! ) submitted by /u/Loonyman99 [link] [comments]”
“This gold ring has this 12 stamp and it’s the only one on it. It’s my sister’s and she said she bought it as an 18k supposedly and the seller told her that 12 was the size. submitted by /u/RunMain846 [link] [comments]”
“Recent jewelry purchase. It's sterling silver but I don't know much more than that submitted by /u/Uvetu [link] [comments]”
“Hi all. Doing a cosplay and worked hard printing and sanding a lot on this hook. Applied gold which looked stunning. This mroning did a light covering of gloss and its gone from looking amazing to cheap plastic. Where have i gone wrong here?? I used 2k gloss which people suggest and its done this. What could i do to return that lovely gold finish and have it handleable? submitted by /u/SimonB830 [link] [comments]”
“i’m trying to identify the marks on this ring. so far i’ve made out “925” and “Thailand”, but i’m struggling with the rest! any help is appreciated! submitted by /u/greazea [link] [comments]”
“Does anyone know what the name is? Found it in my moms jewelry box. Thank you for helping submitted by /u/PrimaryBad3905 [link] [comments]”
“Hello! I just inherited this ring and im trying to figure out what the stamp means. Does anyone have any idea what the stamp is? submitted by /u/PoppyIris05 [link] [comments]”
“I got this from a market for 50 pounds the man said it was sterling silver and he had about 5 of these rings i took the last one. I know nothing about rings he said it was very old i can’t remember what else he said. It’s got a bit of weight to it I’m not even sure of it’s real silver but it’s heavy has supposed patina and melts ice instantly becoming cold to the touch . submitted by /u/JacketUnfair4962 [link] [comments]”
“Found this ring when clearing out an old German house, any ideas about its make? It’s got the 825 silver stamp and I think there’s a number 13 on the back. Looks like costume jewelry but would like to make sure. submitted by /u/Fit-Junket-2769 [link] [comments]”
“Just seeking opinions on this, bought from an op shop yesterday for a couple of dollars. I don’t know much about costume jewellery but I’m learning. On the clasp I can make out “MADE” and “ECHOSLO” so I think it’s possibly made in Czechoslovakia which ties in with Neiger brothers Egyptian revival pieces. Would love to hear from anyone with more knowledge. submitted by /u/BriarTheWanderer [link] [comments]”
“Got these from gingiberi for a trip and only just realized the pearls slide off lol. submitted by /u/Satsuki1717 [link] [comments]”
“Now I'm pretty positive that this piece is fake The only thing I find odd is it's marked 14k Italy now I completely understand that that doesn't mean anything anyone can put a fake stamp on something I get that. I was told it was white gold that's why it looked that way. I tried to use an app that would scan and identify the object. However, a few of the times it mentions stainless steel with brass even though it's clearly not that well. At least the brass part because undern”
“Hi, found these stamps on what I think is a traditional wedding band. Can someone help me identify the markings? submitted by /u/Wycklo [link] [comments]”
“They appear to be teeth and silver? Maybe there’s an expert about 😅 submitted by /u/DebbieTheDuck [link] [comments]”
“This is an antique carved shell cameo bracelet. I think the markers mark says ⭐️383 NA but I can't read the purity at all, no matter what lighting or lens I use. submitted by /u/lovelydiscourse [link] [comments]”
“Hello ! I would love to find a ring like those, that are really giving a princess/ tiara vibe, but every single one I find online is made of cheap metal or plastic. The only relatively close ones I saw IRL were at Pandora- but they're nowhere as complex. Any advice would be really appreciated, thank you ! submitted by /u/bonesandglitters [link] [comments]”
“The chain says 925 Binder, which leads me to think that it was made by Friedrich Binder/ Binder FMB. I just want to know what the diamond symbol and weird S symbol mean [link] [comments]”
“Hello, I am not very knowledgeable about jewelry. I know that 925 is stamped on sterling silver and that gold comes in karats 4-24, but I assumed CZ stamped like this would mean Cubic Zirconia. Which I would never fault anyone for wearing in a nose or ear stud. or anywhere for that matter. But What gives? I am pretty sure they guaranteed this was a diamond, does CZ mean something else in this context or am I misreading it? https://preview.redd.it/thlcgrh7b7hh1.png?width=750&format=png&au”
“I’ll start by saying I have no idea if these are genuine pearls. I got them as a gift years ago, so they’re sentimental, but the clasp is just a base metal so I’m not sure about the pearl quality. I was looking into start an “Add A Pearl” necklace for my daughter, but they’re pretty costly and I’m crafty so I’m confident it’s something I can put together myself. I’ve done enough jewelry making to feel good about giving it a shit at least. I‘d love to use these since they’re sentimental and I nev”
“I found this company called “Jaded Design NYC” online but their rings look too good to be true and are so cheap compared to everything else on the market. The descriptions of some rings also say the sapphires are natural. Does anyone have any experience with this brand? Are they just AI generated images? No conclusive search results from what I gathered. submitted by /u/MainSphinxChild [link] [comments]”
“I carved these out of wax and found a place to have them cast. I got them back recently, got them cleaned up and I think they came out well! The first ring is a sliver (from mtg) ring and the second has a raven with feathers down both sides of the band. submitted by /u/ElderCheeseCeramics [link] [comments]”
“I bought this ring online and it was sold as 14k. I am reading this stamp as 14kf which I interpret as gold filled. Can you tell what it is or have any insight? submitted by /u/wwave_pool [link] [comments]”
“Bought this ring from a charity few years ago for £1. Just noticed the initials on the side, google image isn’t bringing anything up. I believe it’s just costume. It has 2 or 3 circles inside but not sure if they’re intentional, tried to take a picture but think it’s awful quality. Any ideas ? submitted by /u/Spiritual-Nature-105 [link] [comments]”
“I didn't think to see if there is a maker's mark but visual searches match up with rings from Kay jewelers. Now I need to know before I put a deposit down. Everything I've read about that company suggests that the overall quality of the jewelry is sub-par. Still, I love the ring. Should I go for it nonetheless? submitted by /u/CocteauTwinn [link] [comments]”
“I’m not sure if anyone would be able to tell from these pictures but if you could do the stones look like they are secure? submitted by /u/Dry_Succotash_4980 [link] [comments]”
“Hello. We are looking to have a fraternity ring made up in 925 sterling silver. We have already poked around Etsy and other sub reddits now reaching out here to see if you all have some favorite and good places. Most of the places I have found or saw make engagement rings. Not looking for that, just a ring that has the fraternal logo on it. We have the idea already, we just need a legit place. Thanks :) submitted by /u/MrPsyduck [link] [comments]”
“Asking because I’m considering having a sapphire ring made for me. I was considering a lab grown sapphire but I like the inclusions the natural sapphire’s have, also the lab grown ones seem too perfect to me you know? I’m thinking of having it in a bezel setting with a thick ish band (I’m a man and like that look) I like silver too so it’ll be in silver. submitted by /u/avian_bi [link] [comments]”
“I’m a little confused. Chatgpt says it’s 925, some other people say it’s just plated. submitted by /u/JupiterSalad [link] [comments]”
“I love costume jewelry, specifically CZ stones of all kinds. But I know Cz is on the softer side, somewhere around or below that of a sapphire's hardness, and can scratch over time and lose its luster. Is there anyway of restoring stones or preventing damage? I've heard you can paint them with clear nail polish but I couldn't find a good source for the claim and I thought I'd ask around before experimenting. I already try to store them with care and I don't wear any one piece”
“I bought some costume jewelry and i had heard that coating it with clear nail polish will make it long lasting but when i applied clear nail polish on the ring it formed a weird yellowish film on the ring and reduced its shine.Is there any other alternative for coating jewelry submitted by /u/Alert-Cabinet-2437 [link] [comments]”
“Just got married recently and have a gold wedding band, but I’m looking for a “beater” wedding band that I can wear to the gym without worrying about damaging it. I lift and use machines/cardio regularly, and I’m usually at the gym 1-2 times a day. I’ve also lost a few rings in the past, so ideally I’d like something I can just leave on without overthinking it. What would you recommend for a gym-friendly wedding band? I’m open to any material (silver, tungsten, silicone, stainless steel, etc) bu”
“I’ve found this lovely sterling ring on second-hand market, and it's just so chunky and cute. Only thing is that the ring is about a size 8, and I’d like to wear it on my ring finger which is a size 6. I’m wondering if this could potentially be sized down to a 6, considering it's unusual shape. Does anybody know? submitted by /u/Seeweed25 [link] [comments]”
“$100/gram is the low end of retail, so you didn’t get taken to the cleaners by any means, and it really is a very well proportioned and well made piece of jewelry. I can definitely see why you were attracted to it, and congratulations on your new addition! Wear it in good health, and enjoy it to the fullest!”