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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.

Thank You!

Just want to thank you for the advice on selling small lots rather than a huge one. I'm listing small (very small) lots, starting really cheap and getting early bids! Didn't expect any bids until last day. If any go for .99 at least I hope it's someo...

to the ladies who helped with necklace ID on my other thread...

Some of you were talking about the ring clasp on the necklace in question and wondering about when they came into use. I was watching a video on the link one of you gave, on Georgian jewelry and at about 3:20 the lady said; 'this was the type of clas...

Got another "whatsit" wth a funky clasp

So here goes, what is this supposed to be???I was thinking something Asian, but after I took the pics, I'm not really seeing anything.... Would you believe I brushed this off and there are still cooties in the crevices.Second question, anyone know wh...

OT Notification Changes?

Anyone else getting a bunch of notifications? I logged in today and had 30 some notifications, mostly for this board. I haven't changed any settings. Use to only get a notification if someone commented on my post, now getting them for all posts.

Makers mark question

Hi, looking for some help with a maker on these old marcasite earrings. Stamped Made in France and this mark that looks like maybe an H and an A with something in the middle (not a letter). Wow was that hard to photograph with my iPad!

Makers mark question

Hi, looking for some help with a maker on these old marcasite earrings. Stamped Made in France and this mark that looks like maybe an H and an A with something in the middle (not a letter). Wow was that hard to photograph with my iPad!

Could someone please help me to identify the Hallmark on these earrings

I believe these are Russian from the backwards R but cannot find out anything else. What would the #2 stand for? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Also these are very lightweight, the amber almost feels like plastic? Thank you!

Does this kind of pin have a name?

Hi, this pin has a clear pice of glass on the back that you can see words printed inside. I worked real, really hard to get a pic of the inside!!! It's an advertisement for bicycle parts oddly enough. Any help appreciated! Lisa

Need some help...who is this guy?

I've researched Jester amd Matadore but this guy looks different. Necklace is signed Hobe. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

can someone please identify mark on this brooch and the stones?

can someone please identify mark on this brooch and the stones? I cannot read it.... I tried everything... I guess I need to get a better magnifying glass.. I am hoping someone here can help me out TIA!

Help with pink and red rhinestone/cabochon pieces

I am going to list, separately and in sets, the pieces in the first photo. None are marked. Ugh! I have had a lot of fun trying to find similar and the three piece set (square) I have seen attributed to Regency as well as the round brooch next to the...

Stick pin question, who is this?

Hi all, just a dumb stick pin question, lol. I was getting a lot of stick pins together and was curious if this happened to be someone. Also, what is the difference between the twisted stems and plain straight, is it age? Thanks in advance! Lisa

Help IDing maker and pearl question

Hi all! I'm looking for some help the maker AMEF on the back of this clasp. I see others listed but no info as to maker. Also, what with these pearls, lol. Many of them are not round and only the first three pearls are knotted. Did someone just get l...

Help with my spider pin

Hello joolies. I have this large spider pin and can't decide what he's made of. I found a similar one in white that is listed as celluliod. Feels kinda like wood but I don't think it is. Any thoughts?

Would anyone happen to know what this style or era would be

Could someone tell me if this piece is Victorian, also what would you call this style-there are straight lines etched in each piece among the raised designs. I'd appreciate any help you might be able to give.