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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.

Long short: Anyone know the maker of this pin?

I have this pin I really like. Well made. Great detail on the branch. I just wish I could know something more about. Do you recognize the work? Photo attached.

Two Eye Candy Wednesdays to Christmas!

Post it if you've got it! Keep the images smaller to speed loading, and as usual no live auction stuff. Santa wouldn't appreciate it. Here's one freshly shipped piece and two I'm still "researching". The bracelet is on its way - hollow sterling with ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY terrycece62 !!!

Hope your special day is the BEST ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eye Candy Wednesday that was almost Eye Candy Thursday

Things have been a little nuts lately. But... feel free to post any old time. Keep the images smaller to speed loading, and as always no live auctions. The first one was a brass menorah, now back home in Israel. Sold within hours of posting it. The c...

Christmas Tree Pin IDs Please?

These are my 2 favorite tree pins. Neither are marked. The holly leaf tree - I've seen it with clear stones but not red like mine. The other tree I can't find anywhere. All prong set clear stones. Does anyone have any info about either of these? Than...

Not Sure What This Is? Help :)

So I can't believe we're mid-way thru Dec already, BUT if we get the nor'easter they're talking about it will surely feel like it!Still a bit slow on this end, working but exhausted by the end of the day I just need to be patient the Dr. says.So my t...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to bat197!!!

Hope you have a wonderful day today, Barbara. Eat lots of cake!!

Coming Attractions December 10 - 16

Hello again friends, I’ve missed you. Anybody out there busy working on jewelry? I definitely need to be with Valentine’s around the corner! Here is a place to show us what you are working on. Please keep photos small to help speed loading. 3 per pos...

I've seen this maker's mark but don't remember-anyone know...

I sure would appreciate the help if anyone knows this one. It's a beaded necklace.

COMING ATTRACTIONS: Dec 3rd - Dec 9

HI friends!Sorry for the delay in getting this up for the week, but better late than never. I woke up this morning and remembered I had forgotten to post the CA thread for this week.My elderly parents in South Africa have come down with Covid19 in a ...

Busy Season (we hope) Eye Candy Wednesday

As in busy selling! Put up some eye candy if you've got it! Keep the images smaller to speed loading, and as always no live auction stuff. Keep the net nannies sitting on their hands. These are all long sold. The first was a Gorham crystal snowflake....

What is this gadget?

This was included in a lot of vintage jewelry I bought. Has anyone seen one before? My guess is it may be used on the inside of fabric when a brooch is worn?(may not even be for jewelry)

Happy Thanksgiving Busy Season Eye Candy Wednesday!

No turkeys allowed in this thread, unless they're bejewelled. Keep the pictures smaller to speed loading and as always no live auction stuff. Cooked, stuffed and trussed pieces are fine. The first one is a Trifari peacock - eating one of those is not...

Sterling Aleutian Mother and child pins

Purchased these two sterling pins from the estate of someone who was an Aleut Indian in Alaska but know virtually nothing about them. Do they ring any bells with anyone? It looks like a mother and child to me--the mother is 1 1/2" and the tiny child ...

I feel bad - doing the right thing.

OK I messed up and sent the wrong item to a buyer. 3 large goblets inside of 3 wine glasses. Already shipped the wrong so getting ready to ship the correct item. Costing me $$$ for my error and already sent a message to the buyer. Know you guys would...