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QUARTERLY CHAT 2024 - April, May, June

This is the place to share the good, the bad, and yes, even the ugly of what is happening in your life with people who care and will support you through them.

GREAT FINISHES 2024 APRIL MAY JUNE

Startin off with a bang! Trifari https://www.ebay.com/itm/186366662184?hash=item2b64519628%3Ag%3AAQ0AAOSwcEFmBWaX&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5336393638&customid=&toolid=10049 Unusual Florenza https://www.ebay.com/itm/335317861520?...

The family of Schreiner Jewelry Post

The family of Schreiner Jewelry are still alive and kicking. Mom, Terry, is 89, and can't believe how my parents, and grandfathers creations have become so collectable. My dad's , Ambros, famous ruffle pin retailed for $7.50 in the mid 1950ss. It now...

Our ID'd Makers Marks

I am starting this topic in the hopes that we can create a permanent resource for our members. Please add images and research information for any Modern or Vintage Jewelry Marks.

Research & Reference Links Library

This Topic is for the sole purpose of providing resources for the accurate identification of items in our personal collections and to be placed for sale on ebay. Please feel free to add Links to Sites that you have found helpful.

Gimme Eye Candy - it's Wednesday!

I just heard someone on AGT tear through Gimme Shelter (Mick better be looking out behind him!) We're starting to open up here, so there are a few estate sales and one thrift. The Ill Will opened but without its jewelry counter. I'm not going back fo...

Anyone recognize the maker on this Mexico sterling bracelet?

My old eyes can't quite make out the maker's marks on this--and is that an eagle head with a 3--significance of that?

Contemporary Acrylic Dog Pin

I know it's a long shot, but does anyone recognize this style of Pin? Appears to be modern, nicely detailed and well made (except that blob of glue on the back). Made from 2 layers of acrylic/plastic with attached metal details.Thanks for any thought...

Help! Yet another unknown maker’s mark

Hi! I have searched for this, Googled it, photo lookup and nothing. Any clues? It is sterling, made in Thailand.

Coming Attractions June 4 - 11

Hello everyone, Here is a place to share what you are working on. Please keep photos small to help speed loading. 3 per post. Post as many times as you like. We love to see. Mermaid

polishing liquid silver bead necklace

Up Early and sorting a nice estate lot I bought yesterday and have these 2 liquid silver southwestern fetish bird necklaces. Guessing they are handmade and sterling silver. Can't find any marks on them. Wondering if I should use my polishing cloth to...

Help friends

I haven’t had to deal with this in a very long time. Just want to make sure the rules on this one haven’t changed. Everything changes so fast around here. I had a buyer make an offer last night on an item and I accepted. Tonight 24 hours later, she a...

trying to ID this sterling makers mark-

Hi, this pendant looks a little like Brighton, not sure if the MW is a makers mark, or just a design! any help with ID is appreciated- also, I have not been getting any notices from board about recent postings... anyone else have an issue with that?t...

Help With Style of Mexican Sterling Set

So I'm not sure of the correct style for this set; modernistic, brutalist, mid century modern, art deco or any of the afore mentioned. It is signed Mexico 925 on the pin/pendant and sterling MEX on one of the earrings. Those are the only markings on ...

Help with describing this panel bracelet

Love when I find an interesting piece but how to describe it. The dome panel flowers are not glass or stone and are surrounded by faux pearls. After looking at 4 pages of listings a few used "art deco" in the listing heading. Not sure that this brace...

Another Sarah Cov quesiton

This bracelet is only signed Coventry. Could it be a knock off? Also the big question is what would you call the closer. Hook?? is all I can come with. Yes I did look up Sarah Cov bracelets - all 13 pages of active listings. Not one like this. So may...

Is this Sarah Co necklace from the Applause collection 1975

Was getting ready to list is as just another Sarah Cov necklace until doing some research on other current and sold listings. One current listing lists this necklace from the Applause collection from 1975. I don't want to claim that this necklace is ...

Antique Necklace/Brooch Identification Help

Handed down 3 generations. Victorian/Deco style? About the size of a silver dollar. Can be worn as a necklace or brooch. Light-weight. Definitely hand-crafted. Cameo in center, filigree, a tiny heart at the bottom, the top has 4 tiny pearls and it is...

Want Info on Antique Victorian Era Cameo Brooch/Pendant

Hi, new here. A friend asked me to post a request for more information on a cameo brooch/pendant that was her grandmother's. It would be Victorian era, has a horseshoe shape, 4 little pearls on it, lightweight, slightly larger than a silver dollar. A...

Want Info on a Victorian Cameo Brooch/Pendant Please

Hi, this is my second attempt at a new topic, just joined. The first one disappeared after Previewing and Posting. A friend asked me to get help on her grandmother's Victorian era cameo, which can be a brooch or a pendant. It's slightly larger than a...