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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.

ID Native American figure- help

Corn god? Or what? Any help with this makers mark?

DF 14/20 GF Jet or Black Glass Set How would you list these? All gold Filled?

HI, Questions I am thinking this is a vintage set. The black is either onyx, jet or glass but I am guessing glass/jet. The earring backs are marked 14/20 GF DF but the DF is only on one. I am thinking the DF is possibly the designer/maker. Any guesse...

Hi everyone Guesses on era, please TYIA

Not sure what to think on era Please help

2x2 MM Bullet Cab for Trifari Set

Hello all, Looking for a single loose stone to complete this set & wondering if any of you may have one to spare. Of course I would pay for the stone and shipping. It's a 2mmx2mm bullet cab in cobalt. Here is the set : Will also check Mr.Stones etc, ...

OT Has anyone seen this before??

So I'm waiting on a decent amount of $$$ from a buyer and I noticed on the order screen this message :This order was not successful. Payment for this order has failed. I have never seen this before. I never got a notice of payment, pending payment et...

Please help ID stone - Jade or Turquoise?

So I found this Maisels Sterling bracelet here on ebay and it is listed as jade for the stones. However, I see the exact same bracelet on another site (E-) and it says the stones are turquoise. Now it has been a while since Rocks for Jocks class so I...

Bracelets With Magnetic Closures

I've never had one so I don't know how effective the magnetic closures are. Does anyone have experience with these?

Questions About Coral & Goldtone Pin Pendant

I bought this recently. It appears to be pretty old. I'm wondering if the goldtone might be gold filled? It is not marked and not magnetic at all. It looks like a lot of other branch coral and gold-filled pins with pendant bails that are listed as Vi...

Help needed with Brooch & Earrings - Bakelite or Celuloid??

I was wondering if anyone can help me with this unsigned brooch & earring set. How old is it? Is it Bakelite or celuloid? What style would you call it? ANy idea who the manufacturer was? The pin clasp is just a hooked wire, no real closure. Any help ...

Anyone know what this is? Building, pagoda, etc.?

Don't know what this is supposed to be. It's a pin but I just wondered it it's a specific type os structure.Alex

Room for one more?

Hey guys! This totally may be the wrong place to post this, but I was wondering if you had room for a seriously novice vintage jewelry buyer, bead hoarder, occasional artist, former social worker, and all day every day migraineaur and chronic pain pa...

Is this bracelet old or is it 20th century costume. Image heavy

Hi Joolies I bought this bracelet yesterday. What caught my eye is the rather interesting "tongue" part of the clasp. What confuses me is that the porcelain painting doesn't look very well done or fine, and to my eye the filigree looks modern and the...

Newbie Here, Neprite ID Question

Hi Everyone, I just jopined this group because I have recently taken responsibility for my late mother's jewelry and collectibles. For starters, i wanted to know whether this is an appropriate place to ask about somewhat larger items - I have a carve...

ID Marks on Dichroic ? Glass & Sterling Bracelet?

Does anyone recognize the marks on this bracelet? Also, is it dichroic glass, or foil under the glass? There are colored designs on the surface of the glass, too, so I'm not sure. Thanks for any thoughts.