I would appreciate any info on this 14k gold and turquoise cuff bracelet marked TLC. Ty!
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would you happen to know the total weight in grams?
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Yes, I’m the owner of California Gold Connection. I know the melt value; I’m more interested in knowing if this is a known maker before I melt it. I normally don’t melt Native American jewelry, but it’s generally sterling. This has $1300 in melt value, so unless someone has better info, that may be its ultimate fate. Gold Native American jewelry is quite rare, so I was hoping someone would know.
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It’s machine cast, not hand fabricated, so no telling who made it, or where it was made. No indication beyond the inlay being (mostly) turquoise that the item is Native American made or of Native American origin.
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Winner winner, chicken dinner. New member with full disclosure right up front. My opinion is artisan made. I would remove the stones prior to scrapping. They are likely Devcon or steel putty backed.
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No, just a cast mark, cold section.
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Of course. I really hate to melt such things. but I believe it would be a hard sell to get anyone to pony up for more than melt. I have a giant eBay account, and I have a pretty good idea of what will move, and this is borderline.
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I’ve found that unless karat gold (and a lot of silver) is antique or a special piece, no-one will pay over scrap. At auction, bidders factor in the buyers premium. Buyer and seller lose. IMO, best to scrap with a refiner.
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I like the stones. Save them before you melt.
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