Makers mark on 14kt white gold brooch
Summary: The discussion centers around obtaining information about a maker's mark on a 14kt white gold brooch. A participant, jolostr5, shared detailed information about different arrow stamps inside rings, suggesting possible origins such as the Uncas Manufacturing Company, Arrow Novelty Co., or a mark used by the British War Office. No specific details about the brooch in question were shared beyond this context.
 
Hello. Is anyone familiar with this makers mark ? I’ve tried Google and researching jewelry marks but haven’t located anything. It’s a right facing arrow then 14KT which I assume is white gold. Bought it for $25… hoping it’s worth a bit more !! Thank you.
 
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jolostr5
·1 month agoarrow stamp inside ring +3 View allAn arrow stamp inside a ring typically acts as a maker's mark, identifying the specific company that manufactured the piece. Depending on the design, it most frequently points to these specific origins:Uncas Manufacturing Company: If the arrow pierces through the letter "U" (from left to right or right to left), it is the maker's mark of the Uncas Manufacturing Co. from Providence, Rhode Island, a major American jewelry maker founded in 1911.Arrow Novelty Co.: A stamp featuring an arrow, arrowhead, or bow and arrow often indicates production by the New York-based Arrow Novelty Company.War Office / Broad Arrow: In antique silver and metals, a "broad arrow" symbol (resembling a bird's foot) was used historically by the British War Office to denote government-supplied or military-issued metal.Alongside the arrow, look for a purity stamp (e.g., 925 for sterling silver, or 10K, 14K, 18K for gold) to understand the exact metal composition.
idealgems1
·2 years agoObviously, I can't make a call from a photo...but as a Graduate Gemologist, I have a hunch that you "stole" a solid 14K white gold brooch with diamonds and fine Akoya cultured pearls. I'd recommend taking it to a jeweler to confirm.
Sorry, can't help on the trademark...that's Silver's job! 😉
karenandmichael
OP2 years agoOh wow thank you so much for the reply !! I will take it to my Jeweler tomorrow to confirm
silverstatetreasureboxes
·2 years ago@idealgems1
@karenandmichael
😆🤣, Silver is a sick puppy unfortunately but I definitely agree with poster idealgems. I've seen that arrow before and I know it represents something. ( I know that doesn't make much sense) so I started to nose around. Found this Tiffany brooch, 14k diamond, pearl just like yours and this one has an arrow also.
 
 Now, does this arrow have something to do with the pearls or the diamonds, I don't know.
Karen please take this to a reputable jeweler and keep us posted here, OK? It's beautiful!
karenandmichael
OP2 years agoOh wow !! I just came across this Tiffany one on eBay. Granted it has twice the diamonds but look at that mark !!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175921821613?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=JdHJkTlnRVm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=3mBO4QERTqq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
silverstatetreasureboxes
·2 years ago@karenandmichael
Good sleuthing Karen! My link was also a Tiffany brooch but the arrow was after the 14k mark, hmmmm.
Your link listing does invite any questions to their listed item, drop that seller a message about this arrow makersmark and if indeed it represents Tiffany, you can also include photos of your brooch.
Why not, it's worth a try. Thanks for letting us know, Silver
karenandmichael
OP2 years ago 
I was looking at the back rim of the piece and there is some sort of mark here along with two tiny dents in it. Could it be a Tiffany with a bad mark ? I see some Diamond hearts that have the 14 KT arrow on the pin with the Tiffany & Co on the rim
silverstatetreasureboxes
·2 years ago@karenandmichael
karenandmichael
OP2 years agoMy jewelry confirmed the diamonds and akoya pearls. No idea of the maker though….sigh