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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.

Signed Swarovski Matador Brooch - Age?

Is there a Swarovski site for retired jewelry?I have no idea how old this brooch and have searched high and low for another but go no where.It sure is a beauty but I wish I had more info on it.

Did this ever happen to you?

GOT THIS FROM EBAY TODAY.... buyer no longer wants the Pendant said it does not fit....Well its not a pair of pants... Going to give her money back just dont understand.... Did she wear it for mother's day and return it. Do people do that. I stopped ...

Name of a couple of stones please

I've searched the links I've got bookmarked but can't seem to come up with the name of these. I've louped both looking for any kind of mark with no luck. Appreciate any help!

Help with stones RWB tennis bracelet

So I know these stones are not HIGH grade, but was wondering what is typically put in these bracelets since I know it is more then just a rhinestones. China Sterling Vermeil. Unfortunately I do not own quality gem tester.

OT: Found this website rating skin care products-had to share!

I know lots of us have sensitive skin and have trouble finding non-irritating products. I looked up a moisterizer I use and it rates a 5-somewhat higher than I expected... Anyway I'm looking forward to exploring and hope this helps others too http://...

Big Fab pin....alas unmarked! Hattie anyone?

Just picked this up at the thrift store...the jewelry lady held it aside for me! My first thought was Hattie Carnegie but when I looked in my jewelry 101 book it appears she was more into animals and fish. The beads and rhinestones on the..um..sticky...

Carolyn Pollack question

Hi, found this bracelet at the thrift shop today. It's marked CJ and Sterling on the clasp (no copyright or 925). I can see it's missing one charm but my question is do you think the charms were on this bracelet originally. I only found Sterling writ...

I'm ready for my closeup, Mr. DeMille. :)

I may post this on the Fine Jewelry forum, too, but wanted all of you to see my latest, greatest find, and give me your thoughts. Thanks to Marie, I was able to confirm, that this 20K white gold ring is a diamond, with sapphire baguettes. I thought i...

Stone ID please

Hi all, looking for a stone id. It's translucent in the sun. I hope my pic captures that. Also, marked EA...searched online and found lots signed EA but no name specifically attached to it. I'm sure it QVC so it may have just been a silver day! Any h...

Help with rhinestone brooch -

I am going to list this beautiful brooch in shades of pink and AB blue. Please let me know if the word "molded" is correct for the two stones in the middle under the icing. Also, please look at this brooch for signs of D&E. I can't find it on the D&E...

Attn Dark Shadows fans

If you have the Dacades TV channel (On my Comcast it's channel 338),they are running the Dark Shadows series. They're on now and running back to back.It's the beginning of Barnabas where Dr Hoffman confronts him about being a vampire. Dangit, I'm too...

Need Help Describing These Earring ... Never Seen Before

I'm at a total loss to describe these. I know they are Lucite and the colors I know ... but I've never seen the way these colors have been added to the Lucite and how to describe the visual effect these have. These are 2 inches roung and 1/4 inch thi...

Bug pin stone body help id

It looks like on the bottom of this is suppose to spell something. Hoping someone recognizes this brown topaz eye green stone hiney chunky bug pin.

Just wanted to share

Well hello to everyone,I just got back from Las Vegas and while there we visited the Titantic artifact exhibit. So anyhow (sorry if this is a bit poorly written, I'm still off from the time change) I don't know how many of you remember me posting thi...