Jewelry & Gemstones Board Group

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.

Pearls As One On-line Course

Did any of you hear about this? I've been going through it and it's fascinating to see how much I don't know about pearls and their history and development. The website is Pearls As One and if you do a search on Pearls As One coupon code you can find...

OT: Recently Spotted

Medeteranium coral

A Pin I Just Bought On Ebay

I was going to have you guys take a look at the seller's photos to see if you could I.D. the maker but I guess I'd better wait until I have it in my hands, given recent events. It was a new listing and BIN so I jumped on it. It's gorgeous.

OT: Work-around for loose safety clasps and c-clasps

I have a number of brooches with loose clasps, as well as c-clasps, that I don't wear very often for fear of losing them. I wanted to wear one of these last week and I remembered seeing safety stops on some Victorian brooches. So, I improvised. Some ...

Is This White Buffalo Turquoise?

It looks like it in the photos but what do I know? In the Sold listings: 202542390571

Unusual Signature, does anyone recognize it?

Not finding this signature under the usual sources and was suggested to post here and seek out Sandy Carroll who goes by Flipping Treasures. That she may know? Thanks.

NAME OF FILIGREE STYLE

NAME OF FILIGREE STYLE Everything has a name and origin. What is the name of this style of filigree which is spun wire in a spiral oval pattern and used for leaves? And when did it first appear? Was there a company or person known for creating it? I ...

Search ... is something off (again) or is inventory unbelievably low???

I've been looking for comp prices for a few listings and my searches are bringing up only a few results -- if any at all. Wondering if this is yet another "glitch." Or maybe everyone has pulled their listings for the holiday? Naaah. The show must go ...

OT: Seller Cancelled Auction After I Won & Paid

Last night I won the bid on a pin (I was the only bidder). She emailed me this morning to say she'd cancelled and that she was going to relist the pin as a BIN and that I cojud bid on it then. I paid immediately upon the end of the auction and the $$...

Help to identify beautiful flower pendant with golden bee inside flower. Chain marked Korea.

I have this piece of vintage jewelry up on ebay. I did not find anything like it when I put it up for sale. The chain is marked Korea but the flower itself has no marks that I can see. It is made of a golden toned metal and the bee is golden toned. I...

Secret Santa Happenings....

Thank you everyone for participating and I am soooo happy to be able to run it with all your help!! I need everyone to PM their address and also post in the Hints Thread..... in the meantime..... today I went shopping and my hubby tagged along.... an...

Diamond Flower Pearl Dangle Earrings- ID Help Please

Length- 1.5"

Another Signature, unknown and need help identifying...

Need help identifying a hallmark signature, please. This photo is not very good but does show the hallmark which is actually two Isotoxal stars (3 pointed stars like the Mercedes Benz logo) but has two of them overlaid flipped to one another to form ...

OT - FREE listing promotion

Admittedly, I have been a bit scattered lately but I could swear I got a 500 free listing fee offer in the last few days.....now I can't find it anywhere. Anybody give me a link? Thanks so much.

Has anyone seen this mark on 15ct jewelry before?Picture heavy.

I picked this up for a song and don't think the people at GW looked at it very close. I found a mark on it for 15CT and an L inside of a diamond shape. I tried to take a picture of the marks but they are so small that I can't get a very good shot. I ...