I supposed now that I am keenly involved with silver smithing and handcrafting silver jewelry, people may direct questions in this area at me. And I do get my fair share.

But sometimes these question are rather odd and really stumped me. I mean seriously, I am only a beginner and don't get involved with all manner of related fields.

Take this one for example:

Lex asked me to take a look at this piece of antique silver jewelry which is a vintage sterling silver enamel brooch pin with Siam dancing girls filigree.

It's priced at $35 and allow interested buyers to make an offer.

Lex wants to know if that is a good price or should he make an offer that is lower but he doesn't like the hassle so if the brooch is worth the amount he will just order it at the asked price.

At 1 3/4in TALL, 1 1/2in WIDE and 13 grams, it is kind of steep but I don't really know whether to value that is a piece of silver jewelry or antique jewelry so I really don't know where to begin in making any kind of judgement.

But sure, I'll do something about this, Lex. I'll ask around friends and in class and see if anybody can offer good advice.

Strange that Lex thinks I know the answer to this but my opinion is to make a lower offer.