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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.

Help!! What is the name for this

stone? It feels cold to touch. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks for any and all help.... Snow is NE Ohio this a.m. Brrrrrrr!! Thanks to all, Judy

Bakelite heart? Bakelite ring! Question

I've been around the block once or twice, lol, but I can't remember ever having Bakelite. Well I tested this ring with 409 and got bright yellow! Tested the heart and got just slight yellow. Why the difference? Is that normal? Or is my heart not Bake...

Wasn't there recently a question about this face?

Just stumbled on this while trying to research something else...still doesn't say who it is, but perhaps Joseff was the manufacturer?

This piece has me stumped! Help!

Hi everyone! I'm hoping that one of you experts will recognize the feature stone in these earrings. I appreciate your opinions and your time. Diane I didn't realize how blurry that was until I inserted it. Let me know if you need a better shot. Thank...

Ivory or plastic?

I've had these brooches around for several years. They were sold to me as ivory but I'm just not sure - they seem to be fairly lightweight for ivory. The pins on the back look old. And, if they really are ivory, can I even sell them to the USA? If yo...

scarab beads and amber?

I am looking for some info on this bead necklace. The scarab beads are all different. The yellow bead look like they might be amber? Any ideas on age and maker?

Cartier Commercial

thjis is from 2011 but I thought you would enjoy it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulFFm4vXfLY

Pool of Light Necklace?

Hi- This was left to me in the estate of my sister who collected costume jewelry for 20 years or more. The orb is glass or crystal, cold to the touch. Is thi considered a pool of light necklace. Thank You!

Is There A Name Given To Necklace When Turquoise Is Cut And Hung This Way?

I took this out of the bag it was stored in to possibly list it, and 1 piece was chipped off. Should have been in a box... Bummed! Anyway, the turquoise is real, but I would not know what to call this type of necklace set this way if I still decide t...

Another wild goose chase - anyone know who made this heart? Goldtone and CZ puffy?

I was thinking Lia Sophia, but if this ever had a mark it was on the chain that was missing when I found it. It's about 1x1 3/8 inches.

Help with 3 pins, butterfly wings, Enamel & 40s Flower

I have 3 pins I need help with. Well, one is probably not a pin, not sure what it is! Can you tell me if you think this is actually a butterfly wing or if it is made to look like one? I think it might be from a necklace.

What's your take ?

On this cryptic message ....just got a POSITIVE feedback , that simply reads , none . Immediately went to tracking which shows it being delivered April 6 th . What would you do ? Hmmmmm

Victorian Cross and Chain?

This is weird, this cross has what appears to be 10kt gold on the back, on parts of the front and on the tips along with the chain, the front of the cross is some type of "mesh" Any thoughts on age,

Need To Clarify A Misidentification

I misidentified a piece on the week-end treasures thread as D&E. I was sure I had seen it IDed somewhere. Went to look for it and couldn't find it anywhere. I contacted Paula and asked her. This was her reply: "No, not D&E. They didn’t use that ename...