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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.

Stone ID please (and mark)

Hi. Does anyone know what type of stone these are. Super heavy. I've added a pic of the mark on the closure but since it says China too, I'm not thinking this is a mark that's wil be identified.

Sterling flowers layered construction, any thoughts ?

I've had this set for quite a while, the construction is interesting and I'm hoping someone can tell me when and/or where this was made.Only mark is 'STERLING' on the bracelet clasp.I'm pretty sure the pin was part of the bracelet and was professiona...

Cherry Amber Bakelite? and mystery beads- TIA!

I found this at an antique dealer's yard sale the end of the last day. I just loved it from the second I saw it, and I want to rebead it, making a necklace and earrings. I am guessing it is cherry amber bakelite? would have to test, one big bead is c...

Plastic question. Lucite?

I don't know my plastics! Would you call this amber colored lucite? Thanks Lisa

Juliana? Found one that is just like mine. Thank you for the help!!

I found in researching my brooch, one that sold and was advertised as Juliana - do you concur? She posted no evidence to support her statement. Can I list truly as Juliana? Looked at all of the reference sites that you the board recommends, and found...

Help date green glass cameo

Is there any way of dating this green glass cameo pendant? Definately can not by the chain necklace that came with it. Appreciate all the input!

AK dangle Anne Klein?

I looked for similar hang tags for Anne Klein and can't find any. Does anyone know if that's who made this necklace? Thanks, Lisa

Thank you!

I just wanted to thank you for this group reminds me of the Jewelry board before the changes. I learned from the old board the new one just confuses me. Thank you again

Clay? Cold Porcelain? Recognize this signature?

I came across these earrings first a few months ago and I recently came across the barrette's together. I don't know if the earrings and the barettes were made by the person. The pink flower barette has some slight damage underneath, it may be missin...

Question re Monet bracelet

I see almost identical toggle bracelets marked Monet listed on ebay but mine is not signed. It does however have a little M charm. I have a different signed Monet bracelet with an M charm -, solid, not open like this one, and it is the same squared l...

Question if this could be Coro necklace and earring set - unsigned.

I have a friend that has a couple of her parents things that she is asking me to sell. She herself is a senior and both parents passed years ago. Finally ready to let go of some things. This set was her mother's and her mother was not into real gold ...

To Be Or Not To Be Real Branch Coral Opinions Please

So I think this three strand necklace is real coral. It is light weight, has kind of a waxy feel and is cold. Opinions greatly appreciated.

raised half sphere glass over picture

Can't for the life of me remember what this type of glass is called--intaglio? bubble glass? goofus? HELP

Odd thing on back of brooch

I found this old Coro brooch which has something odd on the back. It looks like something you would put a scent in but there is no way to open it. There are two metal "fold overs" on the top and bottom and the center has what looks like cotton in it....

Wedding cake bead necklace question

I got this at a thrift store yesterday. When I look up this type of necklace I see a lot of keywords thrown around ...Murano, Venetian, authentic and so on. I want to list but I have no idea if my necklace is any of these things. (I'm a little bummed...