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Need Information On Makers Signature For Sterling Earrings

The signature on the following earring looks like either Benjing, Benging, or Bensing (with a fancy large S). Hoping someone recognizes it.

Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti 18k. Think it is made of Onyx? what is it for

Fantastic item by Tiffany and a great jewelry designer. Stamped "Tiffany co Peretti 18kt". cannot find any info on this item. Need help . It is 4 1/2 inches long 2 1/4 inches wide and 7/8 inch thick. looks like Onyx. with gold band. Inside is rounded...

Maker's mark or not?

I need some help identifying the tage on a pendant & chain. It is an 'x' but there is no other identification on the piece. Is it a maker's mark? I've asked on the Community Forum to no avail so far. So if anyone out there knows what it stands for it...

Maker's mark or not part 2

I apologize for the photo I put up previously about this question. How in the world could anybody tell what it was? So Here is a new photo. If anyone is familiar with the round tag with an "x" in it I'd appreciate some help in identifying it. The jew...

Could someone help me in identifying earrings

Hello,Does anyone recognize these earrings & could you please help me to describe them? I'm pretty sure that is hematite, they are are not signed. Thank you so much.

Metal Material on Victorian Pin/Brooch?

Well, I had no luck on the general boards, so looked for and found this group. Maybe someone here can help? I'm wondering if anyone can give an educated guess as to the metal this pin is made of? The oak leaves are set in black enamel. It has nice pa...

Help on makers mark M inside triangle sterling enamel swordfish brooch

I've done an internet search in the last hour or so and have not found anything that references a triangle with an M inside next to "sterling" I have front/back pictures, although slightly blurry ... any information would be greatly appreciated. Than...

Need help with Makers Mark ID on brooch! Thanks!!

Victorian/Edwardian repro? M in square makers mark?

Help identify a hallmark or maker on this belt /necklace

this is a 44" long belt very heavy with the hallmarks MEMO STERLING 999 WP ...ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD. LAPIS WOVEN STERLING .. Does anyone have a clue to the maker or the country it was produced In ..or otherwise know anything about it? thanks so muc...

Need help with sig, on pair of clip earrings

I look on the RCJ site but could not find these , they may not be US , the sig is FE241, I am stumped , thank you all.

help identify Pendants

Need help identifying this unique necklace?

Has anyone every seen a necklace like this one? It is some type of bead burnished with a reddish and turquoise color. If you were selling this necklace how would you describe it?

Trying to Identify a Jewellers Mark please

Have looked high and low but unable to locate this jewelers mark. Anyone know? Thanks.

Please help with these brooches

I am selling some things for a consignor. She swears that these pins are from the 40's. I know what are good signature names on costume jewelry (Weiss, Kramer, etc.) but not items that are unsigned. One of the ceramic penguins has what lookes like OS...

Hi Everyone! I am hoping someone can help me identify the maker of these earrings please?

A friend recently gave me several pairs of earrings that had belonged to her mother and her grandmother. The other makers were easy to identify but this pair has my stumped. I am posting a photo showing the front and back of the clip itself. Very pre...