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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.

Mid Century Brutalist Anne Dick Bronze Necklace

I have researched and do know she made this necklace in about 1965 and she was an American Mid Century Brutalist and used bronze and sterling silver in her jewelry.Did the bronze turn this color or is it something else in that area of the pendant, if...

Help identifying stone in victorian pin thanks

Not sure but I think it's a real stone Any ideas? Ty

Need Help On Maker

When I first saw these earrings I thought the signature was Coro. But on closer look with my loop it appears to be Gap or maybe Gop or maybe dag, none of which am I able to find. I know about The GAP but have never ran across jewelry marked Gap so do...

What would you do jade necklace returned, beads are not Jade?

Hi my jade necklace and pendant were returned! I refunded of course..It seems like the pendant is jade , however she said the beads were glass and serpentine?So do I remove the pendant and sell it alone or just try to discribe it differently?

Vintage Vargas Sterling Men's Onyx & Enamel Insignia Ring Is this for a bowling league?

I have not been able to figure this ring out Someone thought it mi9ght be related to bowling does anyone recognize it? Thanks for any help

O/T Buyer Address

I got a note from the buyer to ship this way ((I changed the numbers, city & state): 123 MainSt; Chicago, IL is the physical address. PO Box 456; Chicago, IL is the address for USPS. Please let me know a tracking number if you ship via FedEX or UPS s...

Interesting and educational site, for those who haven't seen it.

Found this on my Internet travels, thought it was interesting and has some nice eye candy. Vintage Jewelry Workshop

Second Opinion

My husbands aunt called me wanting help with her mothers Sterling and Blue topaz jewelry. I told her she could send me a photo and I would try but I don't know much about fine jewelry her one photo is really bad.... I told her they are rhinestones......

Is this abnormally large pendant amber???

I have a necklace with a very large pendant that looks like amber (to my very untrained eye). It was hard to photograph the beauty of it but it's semi see thru, with bubbles, "chunks of stuff" and bits of glitter or shimmer. Do you guys have any sugg...

Joolies Treasure Chest Group

Can anyone tell me how I join "Joolies Treasure Chest" group? I sent a message through the link on the group page several weeks ago and have gotten no response. TYIA for info.

Daniel Swarovski brooch

So, I found this brooch Saturday at the first garage sale I have been to in MONTHS! for the unbelievable price of $1.00. It is in the original box. I have done some research and did find some on ebay but there appear to be two additional marks on the...

Need help describing!

I need help describing this flexible tube necklace that looks like a snake. Is there a special name for this type of jewelry? Thanks in advance,Carol

Photo Help

I have this Kramer necklace that no matter how I try and photo it, I cannot for the life of me get it to come out right. Inside-outside-diffused-lights-no lights, etc. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. This is outside-no flash-and it has been ...

Need Help with a bracelet maker and/or description, please.

Does anyone recognize this bracelet maker? I believe this hinged bangle is newer. What do I call the sparkly silver finish? Thanks.

OT: Looking forward to 3 Defects

I have an Overseas Buyer who purchased 3 items with combined shipping and is claiming they have not arrived and is threatening to file a claim. Am I correct in assuming that no matter how I handle this, including full refund, I will end up with 3 Def...