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.

Charm help please

So I found this over the weekend. When I loupe it I see RJL I think. I have not been able to figure out the maker for sure. I also am curious if the charm is framillier to anyone. Thanks so much!

Keyword help large brooch

These pictures just don't do this huge (4") piece justice, so I thought I would see if the board would help me with key words and or description. This is what I have so far. Prong set chatons in the shapes of baguette, pear, round, slim and wide nave...

JANUARY & FEBRUARY GREAT FINISHES

Here is where to post (ok....BRAG) on a great sale you`ve had or one you`ve watched, or just stumbled upon. Please..Ended sales only..no live listings, nor items you have found to sell. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1940s-Philippe-TRIFARI-Fruit-Salad-BUTT...

Happy BELATED Birthday Evelyb30!!

Sat was Ruth`s birthday ....My bad!!! I plumb forgot to post it Sat....pweeze forgive Hope it was a wonderful day for you!

Jewelry hallmark Modern 14k diamond ring

Hi! Can anyone help me with this hallmark? Any help is much appreciated! Thank you!

KP Diamond?

Hi everyone is me again So I have this necklace on the tag it says KP diamond... but there is no diamond on the necklace. It is just the necklace.what does it mean?I know it means Karat Plumb but what about the diamond?... it does not have any number...

Last February Eye Candy (Hack, wheeze) Wednesday

Last one for this month. Post 'em if you've got them. (I'm doing this early so I can't forget.) Post your last chance pix of aquisitions old and new. Keep the images smaller to speed loading and as always nothing from a live auction. Brass and leathe...

What is this bead doing on the back of rhinestone setting?

I had 1 pin with this bead on the back of the setting and thought it was maybe some manufacturing blip. Then a few days later I got another pin with the same thing. Does anyone know the purpose of this bead? Thanks.

low ball offers

Does anyone else been getting very low ball offers lately? Just recieved 5 offers from the same buyer - some for .99 when I offer free shipping. As you know shipping on a 4 oz. item would cost 2.66 why would I accept an offer that is going to cost me...

Is anyone familiar with Luria?

This is a pretty set in a Luria's case but none of the pieces are signed and I think, although it's nice enough, it's not particularly high end. bwdik So, I wondered if it was just put in this box but isn't Luria jewelry.The jewelry looks modern, ear...

I really really need help with a return

I sold a Balenciaga bracelet and the buyer is saying is fake because it does not have a serial number. I got this from my sister in law that works in Neiman doubt very much she bought a fake there. I googled serial numbers for Balenciaga leather brac...

Does Anyone Know Who Made These and What THAT is?

Before I do something irretrievable with these links does anyone have any idea who may have made them? I know very little about Native American jewelry but I'm assuming they are NA. The setting acid tests as sterling. I'm not sure what the stones are...

Does anyone recognize me or am I just a little weird?

I am a little at my wits end on this one. My mind keeps saying that I have seen in before and it has a parentage but I can't remember where. It is unmarked, silver tone. I have tried to look for leaves with rhinestones, just rhinestone brooches and n...

Liz Claibourne Brooch - key words please

I want to list this one, but not sure how to describe it. It is marked Liz Claibourne on the back

Vintage or made from vintage parts?

I have this art deco necklace I want to try to list, but I can't tell if it is truly vintage or just made from vintage parts. I know the barrel clasp must be a replacement, but it has a paperclip style chain and the step triangle piece in the center ...