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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.

Happy Valentine's Day Eye Candy Wednesday!

The Snow Monster stomped on CT today, so might as well post Eye Candy. Keep the images smaller to speed loading and as usual nothing from a live auction. THe first two necklaces are things I did this Winter. Found the larimar in a yard sale this summ...

One week to Valentine's Day Eye Candy Wednesday

Show it if you've got it! Keep the images smaller to speed loading, and as usual nothing from a live auction. I called the first one the Barbarian Princess necklace. Grade zero rubies, stick pearls of no great note, and a sterling setting. But it loo...

Ebay items for sellers

I used to get a message from Ebay every 3 months on free shipping items. I haven't received anything like that in some time. A friend of mine gets these offers and wondering where to look for that? Thanks in advance for the help.

Need help describing 2 Bakelite necklaces

25” long but the string has stretchedClose upLight pink and 31” longClose up of beadsThe photos of the pink necklace may be too dark. I will upload another if you need it. I tested both necklaces with simichrome and they are definitely Bakelite. I’m ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !! fredi*frogi

Have a fantabulous day today!!!

Anyone recognize the symbol on the front of this locket?

Looks like some kind of armed forces symbol to me.

Silver Tiger Eye Ring - Thoughts, Keywords

Searching through my stuff I bought ages ago while out thrifting I ran across this ring again. The stone is tiger eye (a given and I wondered if it were silver, so I just tested it against a known silver piece and it tests for 925. Am I correct in sa...

Coming Attractions ~ February 1st to February 7th

Welcome to Coming Attractions! Give us a preview of what you're going to list but haven't listed yet. 3 pictures per post and keep them on the smaller side. We look forward to seeing what you'll be selling!

Another Bakelite or early plastic question

I have these two pieces that came in a couple of lots of Bakelite that I purchased. Both failed the simichrome test but I know that red and black don't always test well. I ran them under hot water and they had no smell but both "clunk" like Bakelite ...

In loving memory of a beloved Father, Husband and Vietnam Veteran

I'm sharing the sad news that our cherished forum friend, Dana's (AKA southernmermaid8), Father, Tom, passed away on January 28, 2024. Born on February 14, 1948, Tom devoted 22 years of his life to the United States Air Force, serving with honor and ...

Snow Season Eye Candy Wednesday

Show some if you've got some! Keep the pictures smaller to speed loading, and as usual nothing from a live auction. The orange necklace was sold as glass. Oops, no. The round pin was brilliant in person. Austrian if memory serves. The chrysoprase rin...

Vintage glass necklace, frosted glass squares, etc. ANY idea of maker??

I've had this piece for a while, purchased it at a consignment store with another necklace in the early 1990s. (Good grief, was that 40 years ago??!!) It actually looks amazing on but it is HEAVY HEAVY, and realized I haven't worn it in over 20 years...