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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.

2 Silver rings old please help with descrip and date

Thanks Old Crows - and for those teaching me how to use these new boards. I am easily confused!!!! I have a couple of rings I am trying to list and I am finding nothing. There are no marks at all on one.. I'm sure custom made. I am unsure as how to d...

New VTG handmade silver ring - Stone?

Hi my thought is this is Jade, what do you all think? No signatures. Confirmed Silver. Custome made? Native American Thanks for your thought and/or input. I am going through the pieces I cannot identify and trying to learn something from you all. Hav...

COMING ATTRACTIONS June 15th---June 21

Many thanks Carolyn for starting last week...... 3 pics to each post as many posts as you want please keep our dial-ups in mind and keep pics smaller

A great Joolie gift!

Some friends and I got together today to celebrate our June birthdays. My friend gave me this candle which has a ring in it. The jar says the ring could be worth from $10.00 to $5,000.00. I don't expect to hit the jackpot, but what can be a more fun ...

Could this set be an unsigned Miram Haskell?

Hi, This set has baroque faux pearls and seed beads. The bracelet is a clamper and there is wiring on the backs of the set typical of Haskells. I went onto cathy Gordon's site but did not find this set in there. Thought I would ask the experts, thank...

What type of flower?

I am awful at identifying flowers, anyone know the type of flower this pin is? Thank you in advance

Please help ID Lot - Pins, Broochs, Military Insignia, Joker Something?

Good morning everyone! I have 4 "pins" all approximately an 1" each, minus the military insignia. The first one looks like a joker or jester; The back has a "loop" on it...like you can slide it on to something. That one baffles me the most because I'...

OT: Need help with ID on old Silver(plate?) Chafing Dish

I found this yesterday and I am hoping someone might recognize the U.S. Maker's Mark. (The pictures are large but I have compressed the image file size improve download for those on dial-up and satellite.) As far as I can tell it only has the one mar...

What kind of stones are these, please?

A friend identified these for me a while ago but I have lost the information she provided, so am asking here. FWIW the clasp is 9ct, these are natural beads, I believe. Thanks so much.

O/T I've been REJECTED

Sorry, but your request to join the Original Pottery Board group has been denied. Why do I feel like a pos? Lol, I really don't care but I do wonder ....Why are some of the groups private? and How do they decide if your member worthy?

Interesting article about knockoffs

Originally shared by one of the joolies I connect with on Facebook. http://www.costumejewelrycollectors.com/2014/06/09/foiling-style-pirates-exclusives-patents-copyrights-robin-deutsch-cjci/

Over 100 Emails

Hi , after I joined the group I get emails of every post. Did I do something wrong?

Key word help

I am listing this pair of Miriam Haskell earrings later today. The title I am thinking about using is Vintage Miriam Haskell Signed Faux Pearl Gold Tone Clip Screw Earrings. Is there anything I should add or change? I am starting these at 99 cents si...

Non Jool Question

Can anyone decipher these intials on this ladies top?? I have tried every combination I can think of lol Thanks!

Bezels and Claws and Cups

A post on the old Board made me realize I know very little about the fancy names for Costume Jewelry and other stone settings. And I bet I am not the only one? Maybe we can post a picture of a Setting with the name if we know it or one we have that w...