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QUARTERLY CHAT 2024 - April, May, June

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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.

What is this antique clip for bakelite?

Hi this is bakelite but can not figure what the clip is for any help?Thanks

925 Sterling Silver Cuff- Makers Mark Help

What is this glass bead ? Unusual!!

Hi does anyone know what this glass bead is for? Any help would be great!Thanks

Help to identify maker on NA earrings

Has anyone run across this marking on Native American jewelry? I've searched but so far have come up empty.

Turquoise necklace help

So I've established that this necklace is real Turquoise. Should I be looking for anything that'll determine whether this item is native american or simply "Southwestern".

Hollycraft 1958 necklace....Goldtone & Silvertone?

Did Hollycraft use both goldtone & silvertone metal in their necklaces?I do not see any remnants of gold coloring on the chain on the front or the backbut I haven't come across a 1958 using both colors.So I'm just wondering if someone did a good job ...

Is This Sapphiret?

Stumbled upon it today at the mkt. Sure looks like it to me. That blue just simply glows when the light hits it. It`s about the size of a dime (not flat though) it`s about 12mm thick & has a decorative band around it. Someone had just added it to a n...

What flower (seed pod) is this and does the flower go up or down?

Hi all,I found this cute little vintage set, has a little metal and enamel wear but surprisingly all the little "peas" are still in the pods. I have no idea what the flower is, if in fact it is any certain type. I'm also not sure if it's worn with th...

Is this considered a chatelaine set?

Hello to everyone. This neat 1940's Trifari Tortoise and Hare brooch set has me a bit baffled. Other chatelaine sets seem to have a brooch clasp on both pieces. The hare on this set has a fish type hook. You can stick it through fabric but the hook t...

Need Help To Describe this brooch that is enamel filigree era & who may have made it

Closing my store in June

I will be closing my store in June when my contract is up.http://pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/news/sprupd16/features-fees.htmlNot paying $75.00 a month!Carolyn

Sterling whodunnit - contemporary mark.

Just bought this first thing this morning. Nice heavy bracelet, well made...but who made it? It's a symbol of two sets of laurel leaves with an M...

Art Deco brooch?

Would you call this style art deco?Is there a way I can tell if they're crystals or rhinestones? It's a YSL brooch.Is there a name for this shape of stone? They're tapered.I checked Mrs Stones but could not find this shape..

Help w/Marvella stone? Brooch

Is this some type of stone or heavy resin?It feels cool and the brooch is on the heavy side, apx 28 grams. Also, would you say this is a tulip?Thanks for any help.

Wednesday morning before I run out the door Eye Candy

It's that time again! Post 'em if you've got them. Today mine are throwbacks, just a couple of randoms I found while scrolling through some old stuff. I've shown the unicorn before, and the others are just random necklaces. Keep the images smaller to...