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.

Okay this Brooch has me stumped odd and enameled and gold tone metal

I am totally at a loss. I have been trying to determine what this brooch is or what it might represent. The pin on the back runs from the beginning of the leaf to about 3/4 the length of the brooch. The brooch is about 3" in length. Can you tell me w...

Restricted Buyer???? Any Ideas?

This is the second time in a month that I have received a message from the same buyer wanting to purchase an item. They sent an offer as a question through eBay messages. I countered sent her a counter offer, as part of the answer to her question. Sh...

Spring has Sprung Eye Candy Wednesday

Spring has sprung... surprises on us. Got any pretties to show? Keep the images smaller to speed loading, and as usual nothing from a live auction. These are bits from my hoard. The earrings are screw-backs, but I think they both started out as pierc...

GREAT FINISHES 2023! JAN-FEB-MAR

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!!

IDIOTS!!

I have a home decor( silverplate cross) item listed for awhile.....and I just get a blasted email telling me it needs 2 recommended item specifics. (and we all know that`s to come up in search supposedly) Soooooooo... Even tho it has NOTHING to do wi...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! calico`s_vintagejewelry aka Cali

Hope you`re gonna have a wonderful day today, Cali!

First Eye Candy Wednesday of Spring

Post some if you've got some! Keep the images smaller to speed loading, and as usual nothing from a live auction. All of these are long gone. A ceramic Gentian. German if I remember properly. The yellow and green necklace was modern plastic, but a lo...

Coming Attractions March 23 - 29th

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. Southwestern artisan signed .925 Turquoise, Malachite

Help ID Makers Mark

This looks to read "silver" and then something I can't make out. Silver Bros???Anyone familiar with this mark?ThanksPauline

Resolved! What kind of "work" is this on this vintage choker?

I am trying to figure out what kind of work this is on this choker necklace, it is quite old, and I had looked it up a few years back and I think I had dated it to the 30s to 40s, but having a hard time finding something similar. Anyone know what dec...

We Can Still Dream, Can`t We?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-and-garden/thrifter-stunned-by-antiques-roadshow-appraisal-on-mystery-6-gold-necklace-the-best-thrifted-thing-of-all-time/ar-AA18AaMp?ocid=Peregrine&cvid=b0c5abe7d3874f15968a490b8f6e52f3&ei=20

What is RCJ

I have no clue as to who or what is RCJ. Can someone explain please.

Resolved! Silvertone toggle bracelet - help please

This is a toggle bracelet that is marked but I cannot read it totally. There is an "e" in a circle and then something that looks like Moa...but I can't figure it out. Any thoughts you might have would be appreciated. I tried taking a close up but cou...

Resolved! Victorian Era? Stamped Metal brooch

Never seen an old brooch like this, appears to be made of a stamped desing metal, old C clasp, and writing under where the pin attaches, some kind of hallmark, and looks like the initial J H. Any help at all with age, company, construction, etc appre...

Coming Attractions March 16 - 22nd

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 !