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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 kind of stone in modern sterling piece? Has a bit of opalescent quality.

I was at a huge annual sale where dealers sell end of year unsold items, and was looking for broken pieces of costume jewelry for a project. Someone had this for $1, not sure how to repurpose it, but was curious if anyone could ID the stones. When yo...

ANY ID ON 8 INCH SILVER & GOLDTONE BRACELET WITH HEART DANGLE

any id for slilertone & goldtone 8 inch bracelet with dangle heart charm...cant make out the little id dangle....thanks

Anybody here been spammed (or scammed?) via Community Private Message?

I've poked around on general discussion boards and didn't find any appropriate place to ask, nor any reference to anything similar - but I think I have received some kind of a scam message. It just sounds "fishy" (hope it isn't just a real attempt fr...

COMING ATTRACTIONS Jan 15th thru Jan 21st

THREE PICTURES TO EACH POST POST AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT PLEASE KEEP PICTURES MEDIUM SIZE (For our Dial ups)

Huge chunky necklace..any info?

Just got this huge, chunky necklace at an auction last night. Have you seen anything like this? Is it 1980's do you think? Any info anyone might have would be much appreciated. The teardrop pendants measure 2 1/2" long to give you an idea of how big ...

Help with description of this glass stone in Mazer brooch

I have a Mazer set that I want to list --a brooch and earrings--that has these green glass stones and for the life of meI can't think of any words to describe them--do you think they are a foiled glass?? of some sort?

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Cuff Bracelets

Hi, I have this pair of cuff bracelets, about 1 inch wide, each signed Chicheong, with no other marks. From what I've seen on-line this mark is associated with Chinese Export Silver in the 1880-1920 time period. They do test as solid silver. I am won...

Pendant with tiny cameo insert. Name for this style? Age?

Hello, I thought this was such a cute piece, I've seen lots of cameos, but not exactly like this, but I'm sure they are out there somewhere. What can you tell me? Back is stamped "sterling". Measures 1 1/3" inches tall. The little cameo insert is 1/2...

WEEKEND TREASURE HUNT~SHOW WHAT U FOUND

Can you make out the maker's name on either of these earrings? TYIA

these are so pretty They deserve to be fixed and worn again I know it's a longshot but does anyone recognize them or can you make out the name? The placement of the clip makes it hard for me to get close enough to see what it says It also looks not s...

Painted plastic parrot pair pin, wondering about age. Thanks for looking!

Yeah for using alliteration Sorry to be a board hog-trying to spread out all my questions! anyway-lightweight painted plastic with plastic gem bellies. Any ideas on age? Rollover clasp, the metal pin part has wear, and the back of one belly has some ...

One more big chunky necklace

I also got this big chunky necklace at the same auction last night and could use help with it too if anyone has any info. It's more of a bib style I guess you'd call it? With rolo links?? The center strand is over 6" long to give you an idea of how b...

Jewelry Sellers Need To Know

The FTC is again changing some of the rules governing jewelry sales. You might want to read this: http://www.ecommercebytes.com/cab/abn/y15/m12/i31/s03 And then here: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/federal_register_notices/2015/12/151228j...

Another unsigned pretty brooch or known designer?

Hi all. Hoping for help, once again, from those who know jools. Any thoughts on this well made brooch? How do I describe the large dimpled white beads? I think it is a modern brooch but don't know for sure. TIA

Flower style and stone id for 18k pin-smokey topaz? TIA

Hope my pics are good enough, the stones have a "moonglow" about them. Pin measures a little over 2" and marked 18k. The top is bent-which curved the stem. I don't want to try to straighten it as it could break. Help/thoughts appreciated