I have a heavy gold coloured bracelet which looks quite old its about two inches wide... the links are made in a similar fashion to a mans watch... its quite a shiny bracelet and has the marking ct18750 on the clasp... it also has a safety clasp on it...

I inherited it from an old polish lady who used to live next door to my parents when she handed it over she implied that the bracelet may be worth something...

I would like to know a lot more about it... i.e where it may have originated,, what the markings mean... and most of all whether I should actually have it on my insurance!.

It could be that it had precious sentimental value to her... and she knew we wouldn't sell it and cherish it... but every time I look at it I feel uneasy... as I am not sure whether it is expensive or not sadly I have never worn it out despite the fact it has a safety clasp...

any information would be gratefully appreciated...

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Originally Posted by ReJoySing

I have a heavy gold coloured bracelet which looks quite old its about two inches wide... the links are made in a similar fashion to a mans watch...its quite a shiny bracelet and has the marking ct18750 on the clasp... it also has a safety clasp on it...

i inherited it from an old polish lady who used to live next door to my parents when she handed it over she implied that the bracelet may be worth something...

i would like to know a lot more about it... i.e where it may have originated,,, what the markings mean... and most of all whether i should actually have it on my insurance!...

It could be that it had precious sentimental value to her... and she knew we wouldnt sell it and cherish it... but everytime i look at it i feel uneasy... as i am not sure whether it is expensive or not sadly i have never worn it out despite the fact it has a safety clasp...

any information would be gratefully appreciated...

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Ct19850 means it's 18 karat gold. You'd have to get it appraised to determine if it should be insured. It's 75% gold so it's undoubtedly worth something by virtue of the gold content if not the age/manufacturer.

Without any additional information it's hard to tell.

Hiya thanks for your information its hard to say what I've done is put the pics here... there should be three in totalAttachment 15936

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Its really nice id like to wear it but I'm still scared also does anyone know if valuations cost anyting in the UK ?

It looks beautiful - I wouldn't wear it without insurance because it's so eye catching. In the US there's a somewhat nominal fee for appraisals. Occasionally an antique shop will give you an idea but in my area if you want a written appraisal for your insurance company you have to pay for it.

Thank you I really do like it and its spent yearsssssssssssssssssssssssssss not being worn its frustrating will try an antiqwue shop...

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thank you i really do like it and its spent yearsssssssssssssssssssssssssss not being worn its frustrating will try an antiqwue shop...

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Good - and come back and let me know how it works out, okay?

Will do!! X

[QUOTE=PattiRabbit disagrees: 18 KT gold would read "750" not "850". I would have it tested by a trusted jewelry to determine if it is real solid gold or just plated or gold-filled. If the mark indeed indicates the gold content, it's higher than 18 kt. Good luck.
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I pay little attention to criticism from people who don't know the difference between "jeweler" and "jewelry" or, for that matter, how to spell either - both of which I didn't think were worth mentioning on multiple posts.