Ivory bangle + Weirdly marked 10k ring. Thoughts?

[Spartcom5]

I made a brief post about the ivory and ring but this a more in depth post of these two items. I had the ivory confirmed as real. Now I know it's illegal to sell on eBay and what not but I really have no plans on selling it. Does anyone have any experience with this stuff? How much could it be worth? The craftsmanship on it is so delicate and intricate, I paid $2 for it. Has anyone sold ivory before anywhere?

Next is this jade ring I found. The marking is J0K Spring any idea? It tested positive 10k but I have never seen this marking before. Weighs 6.7 grams paid $40 for it.

 

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[ARC]

Well first off...
These are 2 great pieces...

The bangle looks rather large... for a bangle that is.
This makes me wonder if in fact it is a bangle.

Now... the ring.
This is a super nice piece.
Certain pieces of jade jewelry have sky rocketed in value.
This ring is a prime example of a "jade ring" ... the jade is perfect.

When it comes to jade its ALL in the stone.
This stone is a perfect example.

Now... with this said... this is all my opinion...
Jade comes in so many colors... and hues of those colors...
Yours...
Is A+. IMO

Well done.

Save that ring and savor it for a bit... could be a good investment piece.

 

[ARC]

I might add...
A similar ring... 10k etc... would sell for about OR less than 100...
$80 bucks would be the average.

Oh and back to the bangle...
It prolly isa bangle...

Just a larger version for a larger lady :P
OR...
You have a small hand :P P

 

[ivan salis]

might be 10 K gold over a sterling base

 

[ARC]

might be 10 K gold over a sterling base

Ahh yes...
The word "spring" might actually be "sterling"...

IF this is the case...
Then the value is about what you paid.

 

[masterjedi]

I used to buy and sell ivory. Yes it looks real.. It is elephant ivory. It is relatively modern, cut with a dremel like tool. The old ones were hand carved and are tarnished/stained looking. Check Ebay rules carefully. This is a modern piece that they most likely will remove if you post it. This is what they are trying to stop. Newer ivory pieces coming on the market. when I say newer I mean in the last 100 years. It is really cool. I would have bought it too, but they are really hard to sell. When was the last time you saw a women wearing ivory of any kind? Hope this helps.

 

[JimDon]

The ivory piece is "worthless" because you can't legally sell it. And you shouldn't. The craftsman ship on the ring has me suspect. Seems less refined than I would expect on a high end piece. Still great finds.

 

[2Minnesota]

I'm thinking it says 10K and the stamp just added a little tail to make it look like a J. Can you research the other markings on it? You may find more info from those markings than trying to look for "j0k". Or post a clear pic of the other markings and maybe we could try to search as well.

 

[Molewacker]

Ah, Ivory is a very tough sell now - Modern - pre-ban - antique - elephant - walrus, they all have specific rules in many diverse areas.

I, like Master Jedi, bought and sold Ivory - Just girl stuff - Not anymore. Depending on your state, you may be able to sell locally, perhaps CL. E bay is a No go, even verified pre-ban, such as Roberts or Ming's of Hawaii pieces. Master carvers of pre-ban ivory in HI - soon to be no personal or commercial sales or such of their pieces in their home state.

MJ nailed your id on age - basic tourist piece -

Did you know It's easy to dye ivory? Those bangles look great in crimson red.

 

[Spartcom5]

Thanks guys! The bangle was only 2 dollars so im good on that. And yea it is very big for a woman. As for the ring i had it tested by a jewelr who tested it and its defintely not a sterling base. 10k for sure

 

[Butter Hat]

I used to buy and sell ivory. Yes it looks real.. It is elephant ivory. It is relatively modern, cut with a dremel like tool. The old ones were hand carved and are tarnished/stained looking. Check Ebay rules carefully. This is a modern piece that they most likely will remove if you post it. This is what they are trying to stop. Newer ivory pieces coming on the market. when I say newer I mean in the last 100 years. It is really cool. I would have bought it too, but they are really hard to sell. When was the last time you saw a women wearing ivory of any kind? Hope this helps.

I would if I could find any!

OP, what a gorgeous piece of craftsmanship.

 

[silverdollarbill]

Thanks guys! The bangle was only 2 dollars so im good on that. And yea it is very big for a woman. As for the ring i had it tested by a jewelr who tested it and its defintely not a sterling base. 10k for sure

I have a similar one and wondered why it was huge. It is not for a big woman....haha. It's an upper-arm bangle. I believe most are Thai.