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Does the number 925 mean anything on a cameo?

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The number 925 means it contains sterling silver.

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Where can you get antique cameos appraised?

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Look for jewelry appraisers at city antique shows, especially those who carry cameos for sale.

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My cameo is at least 125 to 150 yrs old. How do I know if the material is conch or ivory?

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If it is ivory, it will have become yellow by now; the darker the colour, the older the ivory (be careful some people purposefully colour it). You can also burn a needle till it is red/white hot and poke it -- if it is genuine there will be no mark.

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Where do I go to get a fair price when selling my antique cameo ring? It's made of old miners rose gold and has ornate details on each side.

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Do your homework and research what similar rings are selling for on online sites, at estate sales, and in antique jewelry booths at antique shows. Once you know what fair market value is, then choose a venue to sell it. Realize that unless you have a retail setting of your own, you will not sell at full retail price.

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Does an antique cameo have any letters or numbers printed on the back?

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Some of the fine ones are signed by the maker.

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Is size relevant to the value and price of a cameo?

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It shouldn't matter as much as other factors like, condition, age, rarity, material used. Since they are not a massed produced item, each one is unique.

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