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.

Needy tonight , please help. CAMEO LOT

Hi Everyone! I got these cameos today. My friend gave them to me and I have no clue what they are. All I know was that the the casings were 14-18k gold and were removed because she needed the money . The stones on two of them tested as diamonds. Can ...

Dangle ID

I was going to post a question about a dangle, but went to look through Sandy's site first, and there it was, Etienne Aigner. Just want to say, thank you Sandy! Great resource!

Coming Attractions March 2 - 8th

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 80s geometric cuff Artisan fork cuff

HAPPY BIRTHDAY scifidaughter!!!

I hope you have a wonderful day today!!!!!

Another maker's mark identity?

I thought I just listed this but it dissapeared? I will try again.I have this lovely costume rose bracelet with a hangtag that looks like a fraction. Anyone have any ideas?TIA.

Help with Hallmark please

Hi all, I can not figure this hallmark out at all. They don’t look like letters, I see a bird and a moon…or a face looking up at a moon, kind of, lol. Obviously no idea! No other markings but the gold disc on the front tests 14k and the silver turns ...

March 1 Eye Candy Wednesday

Here we go again. Couldn't get out of my house this morning when it was snowing, and my plow guy never arrived. Oh well. Here's some Eye Candy for Wednesday as usual. Post some if you've got some. Keep the photos smaller to speed loading, and none fr...

HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY evelyb30

I am sooooooooooooooo sorry! I have in right in front of me on a calendar too! But I do hope it was a good one!!

President's Day Eye Candy Wednesday no-sale

Post some if you've got some, but not from a live auction of course. Keep the images smaller to speed loading. These are oldies and soldies. The glass "lapis" and the carnelian were both 1930s. The froggies were Mexican silver ; they weren't supposed...

Coming Attractions Feb 23 - March 1st

Hi 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 often as you like because we LOVE looking !

Not D&E, right?

Just picked this brooch up today so haven't had a chance to clean yet (apologies!) Any thoughts on possible maker? I liked the design and that it was open backed. Gold tone metal. Is the clasp (photo last) any clue to a maker? Thanks!

eBay changing jewelry category policies mean COMPLETE UPHEAVAL OF JEWELRY SALES

eBay announced policy changes distinguishing categories will create chaos and confusion in jewelry sales and affect all jewelry sellers. How is it there is just one thread relating to the policy change on this board? Is discussion of the change among...

Is there a specific name for the coating on these stones?

I've just always called these oil slick stones but is there perhaps a better descriptor?

What are the stones in this rhinestone brooch called?

Are they bi-color or Sabrina? And would they be called crimped or crinkled? Thanks for any help as I am uncertain even after looking at the specialized stones album.

Anyone know ?

Hello friends, It must be the month for interesting stones. They keep popping up on this board. Speaking of oil slicks, check this pretty one out. Would this be a carnival glass Cabochon ? Anyone know a maker who used these ? I’ve seen a couple with ...