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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 with unsigned crabby brooch.....

Picked this 3" wide brooch/ pendant up at a thrift store simply because it was so different. I believe it is a hermit crab....and we all know how much in demand hermit crab jewelry is! Thing is, it is certainly well constructed and possibly even gold...

Paging Sandy

Oh Sandy my friend ....where for art thou ? Lol Please check your PMs . Mermaid

Help with spun silver piece, age???

Please help with age.I know that a blue/green oxidation usually means a higher copper content and that could dictate age...I did test for silver content and it immediately showed a bright/deep blood red. I’m thinking .800?please look at the pin back ...

Need help identifying gemstones

I'm not very familiar with gem stones, and I was hoping someone could help me identify any of the stones in these rings. If you can help I'd really appreciate it!

OT: Weird

A few minutes ago I clicked on one of my Saved Searches, one I've had for years, and it came up in a language other than English. It looked like possibly a middle-European language. I did a page refresh and then it apppeared as it normally would. Wha...

Secret Santa

I'm not aware who has me for Secret Santa my likes and dislikes are many!! I'll be kind and name just a few affordable and hopefully least expensive for shipping cost... I enjoy receiving DIY gifts I find them something from the heart with thought be...

Old silver thistle brooch

This is another old piece I could use some help with, please. I am having a very hard time reading the touchmarks on the back and would appreciate any help. The manufacturer on the right looks like "ALLA" or "ALL_" or "A___" to me. I cannot read the ...

Gemstone ID on 2 pieces, please?

If anyone is able to ID the gemstone(s) on these two pieces of jewelry, I'd appreciate it. They are both unmarked. The first one is a brooch, with multi types of gemstones: This is a pendant. I thought the stone might be Chalcedony, but not sure. It ...

Haskell, Hess or knock off?

Hi all, I have inherited a lot of vintage jewelry and have been researching without much luck so I would be greatful for any input. This unmarked necklace and earring set ressembles Haskell and Hess work but I can't be sure. I can see fine wiring hol...

Wednesday Eye Candy - calorie free for the after-Thanksgiving fast

This Eye Candy has no calories. Post it if you've got it! Keep the pictures smaller to speed loading, limit 3 per post, and no limit on posts. As always live auction images aren't allowed .. the net nannies have chewed on enough food in the last week...

Need help reading stamp on back of cufflinks. Taxco?

I'm having a heck of a time trying to decipher the stamp on the back of these sterling cufflinks. I think they're Taxco, but I don't see that word. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Taxco Bull Matador Inlay Sterling Cufflinks 1.jpg

Help with maker of brooch

I can't make out the name on this brooch, any help would be appreciated. TIA!!

Help with small heart charm

Hi. Can anyone tell me what this small heart is made of? Also it has a mark on the back I can't identify. The bale is 14k.

2018 SECRET SANTA!!

So is a go!!! yay!!! Yippeee let the fun begin!! Once everyone is signed up, I will have a volunteer draw names and you will be given the name of your giftee via Private Messages here on the board. Now the fun part!! Shop and shop and shop some more ...