Collectible appraisal
999 Pure Gold Earrings
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
WhatsApp photos for appraisal Front, back and edge photos are usually reviewed firstFree photo review Phone 852 98342057
Collectible appraisal
999 Pure Gold Earrings
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
999 Pure Gold Earrings
Photograph the front, back, side or edge, plus any close-up details. Include dimensions, the measured weight, certificates or original packaging where relevant.
These earrings are presented as 999 gold and should be treated as two separate objects before they are treated as a pair. Posts or hooks, backs, screws, joins, solder points, hallmarks and individual weights may differ between left...
Item details and appraisal notes
These earrings are presented as 999 gold and should be treated as two separate objects before they are treated as a pair. Posts or hooks, backs, screws, joins, solder points, hallmarks and individual weights may differ between left and right.
999 gold earrings: construction, fineness and weight
| Feature | What to establish |
|---|---|
| Object type | earrings |
| Structure to photograph | Left and right posts or hooks, backs, screws, joins and solder points. |
| Measurements and weight | Dimensions and weight of each earring, followed by the paired total. |
| Separate components | Note a missing back or any non-gold fitting rather than estimating it. |
| Purity boundary | A matching appearance does not confirm matching fineness. Each earring needs its own mark, suitable testing and measured weight before the pair is valued against the reference gold price used on the appraisal date. |
Inspecting the 999 gold earrings without alteration
Construction and joins: Number the earrings left and right, then photograph front, reverse, side profile, post or hook, back or screw and every join. Do not assume that a replacement back has the same metal as the body.
Dimensions and scale: Record height, width, thickness and weight for each earring before giving the paired total. Keep loose backs beside the correct earring and show the scale unit in every separate reading.
Separate materials: Identify missing backs, stones, enamel, wire or other fittings only where they occur. A detachable back is listed separately; its weight or composition should not be guessed from the matching earring.
Left and right: similarities and differences
| Area | What the object should show |
|---|---|
| Posts, hooks and backs | Show straightness, thread condition, clasp action and wear on each side. A bent post should remain bent for the photograph rather than being tested repeatedly. |
| Soldered joins | Use raking light where the post or hook meets the body and around decorative joints. Record cracks, added solder and colour changes in their exact positions. |
| Paired weights | Photograph two individual scale readings and then, if useful, one combined reading. Explain a missing component before comparing the totals. |
Keep small fittings paired and labelled
Place each earring and its back in a separate numbered tray. Do not straighten posts, tighten screws or polish soldered areas until weak points and marks have been photographed.
Earring weighing and component guidance
For pair-by-pair handling, use Gold and Jewellery together with Gold Handover: Itemised Weights and Non-Gold Components. Apply the method separately to the left earring, right earring and each loose fitting.
Two gold forms with other load points
For a review of both earrings, their backs, marks and individual weights, contact About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries. Send the left-right image sets by WhatsApp 9834 2057; alternatively, call +852 9834 2057. Quote “999 gold earrings” and identify any missing back, bent post or unmatched fitting.
Questions before an appraisal
What should you check before selling?
What matters depends on the item. Photograph both sides, the edge, hallmarks or base marks, and any damage. Include the original box, certificate or weight information where relevant so we can decide whether an in-person inspection is needed.
