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.

Advice please on how to say NO gently

I have had numerous emails from folks all over the place asking me to "end an auction early." I don't do that, but am finding it hard to say NO without sounding terrible. What are some of your favorite responses when someone asks to end an auction ea...

Some questions on a few bangles made of different materials

I know it's probably very difficult to get an answer from just a pic but maybe someone recognizes something Anywho, here it goes These appear to be wood, kinda rosewood in color What do you think?This white one is cold to the touch but not glass What...

WEEK-END BLING

Show us what you found this week. This is my best bling this week ..... my first great-grandson! Athens was 7 pounds 12 oz and 21 1/2 inches long with lots of hair.

Could use the group's collective insight on a few unsigned pieces!

I just uncovered another banker's box full of pieces I haven't looked at for the past ten years (3 moves!). I've primarily been collecting gold and platinum pieces recently, so am very rusty on mid-century costume designers. The experts here may reco...

Thoughts on this Chanel Demi Set

I everyone, I haven't been on here in a while. Just going through closets again trying to find a few more things I can sell. I was wondering what thoughts are about this Chanel Demi Set. I purchased it from a high end auction house a while back, but,...

Can anyone read what it says under sterling on this religious charm?

Dark amber bakeleite bangle help please!

Hi My second find for this weekend! It tested positivwe with simichrome as bakelite. I tried rubbing it to see if I could smell the formaldehyde and got nothing but then agin my smeller is not that good. What color would you consider this? I tried lo...

Any Ideas On This Lovely Brooch?

It`s 2". Unique design the way the clusters of 5 marquis wire over to the front from the back (clear as mud..right?) Any ideas on origin? I`m getting a West Germany or Austria vibe, but alas, no marking. Not quite sure how to descripe the larger pear...

I found a treasure!!! Help with era 14k Yellow & Green Gold trombone slide pin/pendant

I was so lucky to have found this in a box lot, I can't believe it, now I need help with dating the item. I think the leaves are green gold. I put the stones on the gem tester and it said the middle was ruby/sapphire and the purple ones I could not t...

Necklace help, what and when?

Hi everybody, would love some help on what you might describe this necklace as and when it might be from...I really appreciate the input!

Tortolani Jewelry - Did you know?

They are back in business and remaking classic items?http://www.tortolani.com/abouttortolanijewelry.html

Help with a couple sterling items (opal pendant & citrine or topaz bracelet)

Okay... so do you suppose this opal pendant is simulated opal? I have no idea how opal will read with a presidium gem tester, but this tested slightly above glass. I'm going to assume it's simulated opal. It is signed 925 NF CN. Any help on descripti...

Beads questions-what are they and what would you do? 2 part post

So I have some nice (JMO) beads that are bits of broken necklaces and I was just going to put them in 1 lot. Then as I was taking pics, I was thinking that perhaps they would sell each on there own. WWYD? Now for the 2nd part of my question. I believ...

Calling ALL Joolies for A VERY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY!!

Morning all!! We have a special lady (kinda in our midst) that is having a BIRTHDAY Sat April 24. I know it`s a day early, but want to have plenty of time for all our joolies to pop in with wishes for her special day tomorrow! Her name is Miz Lillian...

I Need some opinions on a couple pieces. TIA

I bought both of these pieces at an estate sale and I need some advice on them. The cresent shape brooch is set in 14k gold and is missing three pearls ( I believe the blue stones to be saphire). My question on this on is, do you think that I should ...