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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.

Does anyone know this V mark on necklace and earring set?

I know it's a newer piece, not vintage, but it looks nicely made.Here's the mark:Here's the set, no marks on the earrings.

Sleeping Beauty and Coral 14K Gold Rings. Need Your Eyes To Help Confirm Stones

Hi there. I have these two 14K gold rings which I'm almost 95 percent sure the stones are referred to as coral and sleeping beauty but need an additional set of eyes to confirm. Also maybe the age of rings (by style) if their considered vintage or ne...

Desperately need keywords for bracelet

Want to list this bracelet, but cannot think of any good keywords--HELP! The green stones are glass and are opaque frosted looking things and the rhinestones are glass also.

Which would be best book to get?

I am starting my reference library. Due to budget constraints I have to start small. I already have Unsigned Beauties Of Costume Jewelry: Identification & Values by Marcia Sparkles Brown in my cart and can spring for one more. I would like some opini...

Secret Santa reveal party here 12/22/2017 at midnight Be there or be square!

Open, open, open!! I think almost everyone has gotten their packages from what I have heard. I am still waiting for mine and I know of at least one other person still waiting. I cannot wait to see the pics of all the goodies!!!!!

Maker mark question

Hi all, haven't been around lately. I have a pair of 14k earring with a domino sideway with each square contains two dots. (And Mexico & 14k). Anyone know the maker? I guess it could be two dice too? Thanks for any help! Lisa

What do you call this pendant - reverse painted? reverse carved?

Maybe molded rather than carved. Clear lucite or acrylic pendant on a nice German eloxal chain.

Coming Attractions Dec. 29 to Jan. 4

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!!!

Is this D&E? Orange Starburst brooch

Picked up two brooches today. The one on the left in photo (heart shaped) I believe is a D&E book piece but am not so sure about the orange starburst. It measures 2.5" in diameter and all of the beads dangle freely. Would love verification or nullifi...

Bottom of the Box ... Bracelet!

I thought it might be better to start several posts.... hopefully is ok if not let me know and I will delete this one is a bracelet from "the botton of the box" It is marked USA but thats it... very pretty and it is missing one stone... do you gals t...

Is this Juliana?

I have done my research and have found that people are listing this dangle brooch as Juliana, but until I hear it from the mouth of this board I am waiting to list as such. BTW, I am interested in why some of the dangles are rivet set and others not?...

Any thoughts to age on American Legion Auxiliary Rhinestone brooch?

I found this at the GW and all of the ones I find on line say they are from the 1950's. I can't find this exact one but would like other peoples thoughts on the age. The stones are glued in and there are no marks on it anywhere. It measures 2 1/2" lo...