A few examples of appraisal values for
D H GEM

• SIAMESE SHELL AND GEM SET
  SIAMESE SHELL AND GEM SET GILTWOOD COFFER, 19TH C Siamese shell and gem set giltwood and lacquer coffer or jewelry box, likely late 19th century and before 1940, the gilt exterior finely carved with scrolling foliate detail with runs of blue, green, red, and white tinted iridescent shell, the lid set with 9 faceted gems (3 lacking) opening to reveal a red lacquer interior. 7" H x 14" W x 11" D.
• CHINESE WHITE JADE CARVED PLAQUE W/
  CHINESE WHITE JADE CARVED PLAQUE W/ GEM,18TH C. A Chinese white jade carved plaque/mirror with gems, dating from the 18th century. Plaque is set in a larger oval metal setting with ornate border. On either side of the oval carved jade plaque are 4 colored gem stones (jadeite and tourmaline) in a raised setting. Reverse side is a beveled mirror set into the metal. Provenance: collection of a private Maryland collector Overall H: 5"(12.6 cm) W:4 1/2"(11.5 cm) Jade plaque only: H. 4 1/2" (11.4 cm), W. 2 7/8" (7.3 cm) Condition: good condition with natural fissure and surface wear
• LARGE GROUP OF AMBROTYPE AND
  LARGE GROUP OF AMBROTYPE AND TINTYPE PORTRAITS. American 3rd quarter-19th century. Of men and women in both pressed leather and paper cases and some in Union cases. Gem tintype of a man wearing a hat. 1 3/4''h. 1 3/8''w.; two ninth plate tintype portraits of seated gentlemen 2 1/2''h. 2''w. in cases 2 7/8''h. 2 3/8''w.; ninth plate tintype portrait of a gentleman in an octagonal case 2 1/2''h 2''w.; sixth plate tintype portrait of a seated gentleman 3 1/4''h. 2 3/4''w. in a case 3 3/4''h. 3 1/8''w. Together with two ambrotype portraits a sixth plate and a ninth plate. 3 1/4''h. 2 3/4''w. and 2 1/2''h. 2''w. Three uncased tintypes one depicting two women with parasols. 2 1/2''h. 2''w. 3 3/4''h. 2 1/2''w. and 3 3/8''h. 2 3/8''w.; two ninth plate tintypes one in an AP Critchlow case. 2 1/2''h. 2''w. in cases 3''h. 2 1/2''w.; two gem tintypes one mounted on card and in an octagonal case. 1''h. 7/8''w. and 1 5/8''h. 1 1/2''w. in cases 3''h. 2 1/2''w. and 2''h. 1 3/4''w. Together with two ninth plate ambrotypes one of a young girl one of a fashionably dressed woman. 2 1/2''h. 2''w. in cases 3''h. 2 1/2''w.
• A LARGE GROUP OF STERLING SILVER
  A LARGE GROUP OF STERLING SILVER AND GEM JEWELRYA large group of sterling silver and gem jewelry, Late 20th/21st century Variously marked A large group comprising a sterling silver necklace with central set red stone and pearl accent (17" L x 2" H), a sterling silver and set gemstone link bracelet (8.5" L x 0.5" H), a 14k yellow gold ring with diamonds and set blue stones (Ring size: 7.25) and a sterling silver ring with set purple stones (Ring size: 7), as well as eleven pairs of earrings in various styles and colors including set amber, hard stone, gem, and amethyst (Largest: 4.25" H), 26 pieces
• EIGHT BOOKS ON GEMS, JEWELRY
  EIGHT BOOKS ON GEMS, JEWELRY MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR: 14"H X 11 1/2"W X 2"D (LARGEST)Eight books on gems, jewelry manufacture and repair:, Gems and Jewelry by Joel Arem, 1975 Jewellery Manufacture & Repair by Charles Jarvis, 1990 The Encyclopedia of Jewelry Making Techniques by Jinks McGrath, 1995 Jewelry Making by Murray Brown, 1976 Hints on How to Restore Vintage Jewelry by Regina Fexas Jewels and Jewelry by Clare Phillips, 2000 Care and Repair of Everyday Treasures, Judith Miller, 1997 The Great Book of Jewels by Ernst A. and Jean Heiniger, 1974 Dimensions: 14"H x 11 1/2"W x 2"D (largest)