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QUARTERLY CHAT 2024 - April, May, June

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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.

D&E cha cha bracelet - cracked ice. What's going on?

I really love this pretty pink D&E bracelet from the "cracked ice" line; not glass. You will see right away that one of the largest beads needs to be re-attached. Thing is, I have looked up many of these bracelets and almost every one has a different...

Anyone Else Have Their Account Settings Changed?

About four days ago I suddenly starting receiving a notification everytime someone posted or replied to a post here. And let me tell you, y'all talk alot It's been flooding my email. I've been a little busy the last few days, so it took till now to f...

Help deciphering Chinese? characters / marks inside gold ring

I believe this is a 24k ring or band. I am hoping to find out what the inscription - characters - on the inside of it might mean. Very much appreciate any help!

Is there a particular name for the glass beads in these earrings?

Just art glass? Or something else? That glue isn't going to show (much) when the earrings are worn.

Where can I post a question about a vintage wrist watch?

I was not able to find a group or discussion to post for infomation about a vintage Omega watch. Thanks, Dottie

Last Gasp of January Eye Candy Wednesday

Last chance for January 2018! Post 'em if you got 'em! Keep the images smaller to speed loading, max 3 per post (no limit on the number of posts) and as always nothing from a live auction. Valentine's Day is coming - resin paperweight with dried flow...

with french deco bead necklace.. pretty please...

happy snowey evening, I am drawing a total blank on description... I have had them a while... I started researching them a few years ago, and then ... mwell put them in my keep for awhile lolmy notes said, 1920-30 french molded beads, they are a dark...

Name for wire work on bracelet?

I know there must be a name for tjhe wire work on these sections of this bracelet but I just can't seem to dredge it up. Help please!

Need help on this abalone shell brooch

Just purchased this with a jewelry lot estate sale and wondering if this brooch is carved or are the layers glued together? From the back it does look like an abalone shell with an older c hook closurer. The only thing I could find in listings was a ...

Coming Attractions Jan 26 to Feb 1

Welcome everyone. Please remember to keep pictures to a medium size and no more than 3 per post. Please feel free to post as many times as you like. Good Luck!!!

Before I list this, does anybody know its mommy/daddy?

Modern made in China gold-plated sterling and CZ ring, if it's not glass. There's a script sort of R, I think, next to the sterling mark. Is that anyone in particular? I know few of the modern makers.

what is the necklace called

that doesn't close but just hangs down the front or kind of ties

Keyword Spamming Perhaps?

In a vintage jewelry listing: "...EDWARDIAN RENAISSANCE VICTORIAN TUDOR..."

Titled for history sake, "Vintage ... Clip Earrings Pre WWII Made In West Germany"

For a giggle. Full title: "Vintage Red Glass Floral Cluster Clip Earrings Pre WWII Made In West Germany" Somebody "oops" with temporary (?) lack of reasoning. Earrings sold far above average, $18. Bigger oops if earrings were bought "because" they we...

Input on set please

I hit an estate sale yesterday and found some cool stuff. I got this set, and I am interested what folks think. The metal is soft pliable, hubby thinks it is lead. No markings and not magnetic. Thanks in advance!