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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.

Happy 4th!!!

Hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th.

Help with Trifari set please… Murano? Art Glass?

Hello everyone, I hope you had a great holiday. I picked this set up at an antique mall and it’s a bit of a head scratcher it’s not what I’m used to purchasing from Trifari. The beads are cold and heavy so I’m pretty sure they are glass what I need...

Interesting

Looks like good news. https://www.glam.com/1328960/brooches-modern-makeover-trend-2023/

Coming Attractions June 29 - July 5th

Hello friends, Here is a place to share what you are working on. Please keep photos small to help speed loading. 3 per post. Post as many times as you like because we love looking.

BOARD CHAT - APRIL, MAY, JUNE

ALL WELCOME! Come join our garden of friends and chat awhile.Share what you are doing, where you are going, what's happening in your life...the good, the bad, and even the ugly.

Resolved! Trying to ID this hallmark on this pierced earring.

Hallmark on this pierced earring is driving me batty. It is marked Sterling SL someone said it was a Hopi Silersmith's mark but I can't find it and it doesn't seem to be his type of work. Your thoughts please.

GREAT FINISHES 2023 APRIL- MAY-JUNE

This is where to post ended items you run across that have 'wowed' you with the ending price..including your own!! It`s ok to pat yourself on the back here for a job well done & we love to see!! CoroCraft https://www.ebay.com/itm/354665665138?hash=it...

Unknown maker's mark on 14k Nephrite Jade Ring

Hey everyone, got a maker's mark that I am hoping to ID. I am seeing an A over 14K in a shield, maybe someone else's eyes will see something different. It is also marked on the other side of the ring 14K again. I have searched quite a few pages, and ...

Authentication fine print.

I'm writing to recommend this thread on the Selling Board, Jewelry Authenticity Guarentee concerns - The eBay Community, particularly the contribution by @valueaddedresource. I learned more about the differences among authenticity programs and insigh...

Coming Attractions June 22 - 28th

Hello friends, Here is a place to share what you are working on. Please keep photos small to help speed loading. 3 per post. Post as many times as you like because we LOVE looking.

Annual squishing Eye Candy Wednesday

Just a reminder to get them girls ironed in a mammography center every year. Speaking of fancy pix, post some (of jewelry) if you've got some! Keep the images smaller to speed loading, and as usual nothing from a live auction. The first one is a long...

Is there a name for a setting with a bezel with prongs on the front and on the back?

And does it suggest a maker, country or era? Thanks for looking.

Victorian Fobs, what stoned god am I?

I have these two, I’m assuming Victorian, fobs and am seeking advice on the stones and figures. I’m thinking the square one on the left is maybe Mercury and bloodstone. At a loss for the circular one - maybe a spray of wheat in the hair? Thanks for a...

Resolved! Juliana?

Eye Candy... Thursday?

Today was Wednesday wasn't it.... Oh well. Anyone got any Eye Candy Wednesday/Thursday? Keep the images smaller to speed loading, and as usual nothing from a live auction. The comb was, I'm told, Bai silver or designed to look like it. Long gone loca...