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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.

turquoise question

Just purchased a jewelry lot and confused about turquoise. Does turquoise come in big rocks like this necklace? The necklace is very cold to touch so not plastic and it very heavy. Don't want to list it as turquoise if not. Are rocks colored turquois...

Costume jewelry trademark / logo question

Hello , I am trying to find the trademark maker of a piece of costume jewelery. The logo looks like a 3 leaf clover or a crown with two hearts on either side?? I am not sure.. Any help would be greatly appreciated... Thank you fellow ebayers.

Napier bracelet, silverplate or sterling?

Hi, this bracelet is marked Napier and not marked for metal content. I have seen one other described as "tested sterling." Mine does test positive using the 18k acid test, but it could just be good quality silverplate, which I'm leaning towards becau...

Panic attack over ... have you ever had an item show as shipped that wasn't?

I had three items in my unpaid pile, but only two showed in Ebay's nag when I clicked the bell in the upper right corner of the screen. It turned out that a label had been purchased for the third item, but ....it's still sitting here. Did I ship some...

Two brooches each with different signature, does anyone recognize them?

The brooches are cute but fairly ordinary. I looked a Illusion Jewels for both signatures but didn't find them - doesn't mean they aren't there. Anyhow, brooch 1 mark is R on raised round :

COMING ATTRACTIONS Nov 4 - Nov 10

*COMING ATTRACTIONS* Nov 4 - Nov 10 THREE PICTURES TO EACH POSTPOST AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT PLEASE KEEP PICTURES MEDIUM SIZE (For our Dial ups)

Does anyone know what is this long beaded tassel?

Hi. I have this pretty, fancy thing, but don't know what it is. It is a stiff four sided open ended "cap" attached to a long beaded tassel. The cap is flat except for in some photos I put in a sideways penny to hold it open and show dimension. The en...

Election's over (thank goodness) Time for some Eye Candy

Next problem. Post 'em if you got 'em! Keep image sizes smaller to speed loading, and of course no live auctions. Irina Guodkova costume froggiepewter modernist ring. No signature.Harvey era dragon's breath

A few questions on a couple of different pieces please Pink Cab glass stone?

I think both of these pieces are old and possibly antique The cab is not plastic and kinda has the cat's eye effect but was wondering if you knew what it might be I was thinking the sapphiret stuff but then it would have to color change, right? Anyon...

Need someone new to post coming attractions topic

I seem to be having issues with accessing the ebay community. Not sure if it is because I am not American but seems likely since I am already unable to access a lot of the American ebay listings. Anyway, I don't feel I can be counted on so hope someo...

Is this a Marcel Boucher mark?

Sorry for the picture quality, but I quickly took these inside. I found this little guy today and I am guessing the mark is a kind of Marcel Boucher mark, but I cannot find one exactly likek this..... the B is separate from the M which appears? to ha...

Indian earrings..

The name for this style of jewelry escapes me at the moment. Anyone remember? Thanks!

Anyone recognize a possible maker for these rivet back prong set earrings?

Maybe a longshot but was wondering if these could be D&E or Juliana I tried to open the D&E website snd it says my subscription has expired??? I never had one Anywho, if you know who these might be please let me know Thank you

Does anyone know Brighton?

Our charity had several pieces donated to us in Brighton tins. I was wondering if I posted pics if there might be a Brighton expert out there who could help me confirm if they are Brighton and/or what the names of the pieces are.

Sterling? Figural ring, coral and turquoise. Mans face, help id origin.

Hi, I have this ring that is not marked at all. I believe it is sterling. The figural face looks like a man with long mustache, like Fu Manchu or something. It measures 1-1/2" long. The eyes look like coral and the stone on forehead is a darkish gree...