Advice On Gold Coin In A Diamond, Ruby & Gold Brooch

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Company Man New Member United States 11 Posts	Posted 03/19/2016 11:07 pm Let me know the best way to move this piece. It is a gold coin mounted in a custom made gold bezel surrounded by diamonds and topped with Ruby. Did have this appraised (have letter from jeweler), replacement cost is above $5000. I know this is insured value of it was to be made again, but with the quality of the work, the diamonds and ruby, this piece is still worth some serious value. I could remove the coin and scrap out the gold, diamonds and Ruby. I felt that this piece was too nice and did not want to destroy it just for financial gains. I am trying to find a good place to sell or trade. Can someone let me know what would be the best path forward. Here are some pictures. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/20/2016 04:11 am I do not think there is any way to remove the coin without damaging it. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Chute72 Pillar of the Community United States 1314 Posts	Posted 03/20/2016 06:13 am Is the lower right retaining prong missing? Hallmarks? Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5241 Posts	Posted 03/20/2016 07:51 am Unfortunately, in the used jewelry market, the seller cannot get much of a premium for the quality of the work. My LCS is a big purchaser of jewelry and they give no premium-they strictly pay for the gold/ silver and give no credit for the gems. But it wouldn't hurt to go around and ask, or try Kijiji. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 03/20/2016 11:26 am The coin will be pronged. Leave as is. Looks nice and a great gift. Report this Post to the Staff
edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 03/20/2016 1:22 pm If you want to sell it, ebay would probably be the best place. We have a sell/trade forum this on this site, but think you need a few more posts for that. Edited by edweather 03/20/2016 1:24 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Company Man New Member United States 11 Posts	Posted 03/20/2016 5:34 pm I hate to sell this to local metal dealer for scrap, but I have no use for it. Will pull coin and scrap the rest. Thanks for advice. Report this Post to the Staff
jack jeckel Pillar of the Community United States 5208 Posts	Posted 03/20/2016 7:20 pm Quote: I hate to sell this to local metal dealer for scrap, but I have no use for it. Will pull coin and scrap the rest. Thanks for advice. If I were you I would take several good pictures of it in it's current state with the coin in it. If you you are set on pulling out the coin do so as gently as possible and try not to damage to retaining tabs on the back. Then I would put it up on ebay without the coin in it but show people that another one could be installed should the buyer decide to do so. That way you will get more than the scrap dealer would give you. Report this Post to the Staff
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4592 Posts	Posted 03/20/2016 8:12 pm Talk to a couple local jewelry stores that sell estate pieces about a consignment sale. Not the usual jewelry 'supermarket' at the mall but a real jeweler... it might take time to sell, but give you a higner return. -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
stampvirgin Pillar of the Community United States 1247 Posts	Posted 03/21/2016 5:49 pm you can some money for the jewelry piece. Bend back the prongs and push the coin out. the rest should be okay, unless it is soldered on. The jewelry is worth as much as the coin. rubies aren't cheap. Report this Post to the Staff
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