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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.

My Astounding, Amazing, Spectacular, Incredible, Unbelievable, Museum-Quality, etc. item... [vent!]

This has probably been covered on the board at some point in the past, but about twice a year I get really fed up with sellers using adjectives like these to describe, say, a pedestrian set of unsigned 1960s earrings. Okay, I feel better now

do these prongs suggest a named maker on this unmarked pendant necklace? Any help appreciated!

Harlequin Jester pin for id please

Hi, I have this Harlequin Jester pin that is am not finding to ID him. He is only marked sterling and the stones look jelly bellies to me. He is 2 3/4 inches longThanks for any help or direction, Lainey

Why did this go so high ?

Have a piece with the same hallmark but cannot find any info on the maker ...Oh forgot it was over 349.99 in completed listings http://www.ebay.com/itm/Modernist-Signed-Whelan-Star-Centaurus-Niobium-Oxidized-Sterling-Spiked-Pin-/261781059904?pt=LH_De...

Celluloid Plastic faux inlaid jewelry box/holder. Help

Not sure how to identify this piece for sale, I know it is faux inlaid...but celluloid, plastic, there is the star of david on all of the sides, I think it was probably made in the 1980-1990's. Red velvet space at time to put your little trinkets/rin...

Danescene or what?

I have a brooch & a bracelet that have me a little confused, they look like damescene but a little off, you'll see what I mean. Help!

New very old acquisitions, what exactly are they?

Recently picked up these beauties, but I don't know exactly what they are. They seem very old. Anyone know how old they are? Could they be Victorian or Edwardian? Is it possible any of these are made of gold? I'd test them, but didn't want to scratch...

Can anyone please help with sterling mark on this cat ring?

As I recall, this was a gift in the 70's or 80's - quite heavy sterling silver; but I'm not familiar with the hallmark/stamp... anyone? Thanks in advance. Here's the ring...

What do I call this diamond?

Strange to see it poking up so far I couldn't believe it tested as genuine diamond It's nice and white Would this be an old mine cut?? TIA

Why I love vintage jewelry - waves to old friends

It's been a long time since I stopped in here! So long that evidently the old group is gone and they made something new in it's place! Many years ago a bunch of us on the J&GS came up with the reason we all loved vintage jewelry. I'd like to update t...

Puffy Heart Charm Bracelet?

I have about 25 puffy heart charms from the 40's that are all sterling. I was wondering if anyone had pictures of one with original charm bracelet I could see as I want to put the charms on a period bracelet to sell.

Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Mark ID Help

I've confirmed the pearls are the real deal on this necklace, but I can't ID the mark. It reads "14k <|W|>" I'm trying to figure out what the W stands for. Anyone here know of a list or source for Japanese pearl marks? Maybe this necklace isn't Japan...

What kind of chain is this?

Would this be a c link chain? I apologize for the lousy picture. My camera is being difficult and it's quite fine so it was hard to capture. If this picture isn't clear enough I can try to get a better one. Thank you!

do you think necklace is silver ? and what kind of stone ?

this looks hand crafted to me but I don't know. Not marked so I have no idea if sterling ? do you know what kind of stone ? The stone on bracelet has a small scratch.

A JOOLIE Needs Our Support!

I am sorry to be passing along such sad news... dream*peddelr (Amy) lost her mama yesterday. I know many of us know what she is going thru right now. So, is you would, send up a prayer for her & her family, or good thoughts, or whatever..and a cyber ...