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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ownedbybear, post: 4571245, member: 29&quot;]That statement about hallmarks is, frankly, nonsense. I&#039;ve a great many pieces sans hallmarks. And indeed, tonight&#039;s BBC Antiques Roadshow had a stunning 18 ct Scottish agate brooch with not a single hallmark in sight. Their own expert noted how common this was. Its dedication was 1848. </p><p><br /></p><p>As to the diamonds, old cut and mine cut look just like those. If you&#039;ve only ever handled modern cuts, then they&#039;d look &quot;abnormal&quot; perhaps. </p><p><br /></p><p>Actually, looking again at that setting, I think it&#039;s earlier than I thought.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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