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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.

ebay, you so funny!

I have some vintage stationery, called notelets, to list and I was searching for "notelets". Ebay wants to know if I really mean "omelets". Tthat cracked me up!

Abalone pendant marked Sterling LPA-anyone know who is?? TIA

Hope pics aren't too small, had computer probs and that's the best I could get after uploading last time. The A is a little smaller than the LP. Thanks for looking!

What a good jewelry day I have had!

Picked up this 2-3/4" long letter A brooch at a local thrift store and got change from a $5.00 bill. I felt uncomfortable listing it without having it checked out and HOLLA! three jewelers and gemologists determined the brooch is 14k gold and every s...

1 blingy, dingy, 2 blingy, dingy....

Picked up this lot because I thought I might see a hint of a figure 8 in one of the pics. Sure enough, plain as day in person! Will be doing some research in the FB group to confirm it though. Would like some thoughts on the other 2 though....the cle...

What is tis cameo made of? Lava? And can/should it be fixed?

At the flea market, one of my favorite dealers sold me 3 baggies of junk jewelry for $10. She knows I give a lot away, or find chains or whatever. Anyway, this cameo was in the bag, She looked too pretty to get rid of. In looking through my cameo boo...

Coro faux pearl grapes brooch...

are there any pearls missing? I've looked for a photo of this same brooch but haven't been able to find one. I thought at first there are missing pearls but now I'm not so sure since the pearls that are there have a solid back. I am hoping someone is...

OMG! Have you tried to Find This Board?

my computer fried and I had to get a new one. There are NO Groups or Discussions listed with Jewelry. I couldn't find this one or the other one. (still haven't found the other)No wonder there are so few people on these boards. If it isn't bookmarked ...

Clamper bracelet with wire strung glass and hang tag help please

Anyone recognize anything about this little gal? Would the strung beads be art glass? Any kw suggestions? TYI went thrifing yesterday and my blind behind thought this was the script B for Brighton (Thought e1 could us a good laugh) Anywho........... ...

Wanna play 52 Pick Up???

I'm going to spend the long week-end looking for my 52 items. And I'm gonna change my ID name too to something chic. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3221228/How-fortune-home-Woman-makes-25-MILLION-year-eBay-reveals-tips-earning-cash-online-...

What kind of plastic is this? Acrylic? Moonglow? Something else?

I think this predates moonglow. It's similar, and has a pearlescent quality. Is it an acrylic, or thermoset? I believe the back of the smaller pin has some celluloid. The larger one is 3"x2".. I think they date to the late 30s or 40s. What do you thi...

14KT gold finds for today

We went to a yard sale and picked up all of the below for a song literally...all 14kt. The bracelet which I think is sweeeeeeeet is missing two turquoise balls...

Labor Day Special Wednesday Eye Candy!

Don't just sit there, post something! Please keep the images smaller for faster loading, and as always no live auctions. Iris rhinestone four leaf clover. It's an old one. Followed by a big honkin' Israeli sterling piece.My 15 year-old jool theif and...

What era would you say this ring is? Think it's a paste stone? KW help please TYIA

Teeny size 5 I think this is older Marked sterling only Do you think it is European? Any suggestions are very welcomed Thank you!

mediterranean coral

Hi All,do you think this necklace could be old mediterranean coral, the beads are very heavy and cold, the necklace weighs 127 grams. The stringing and fastening is new but the bead caps are old worn silver.I'm supposed to see a gemologist to get it ...

TOOL, Tip of the Day

Recently I added a colorful Tool to my shed and figured it was worthy of sharing. Squish together, house of antiques and that is place you will find it. See FB that others received in order to appreciate the addition. Have a great week!