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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.

925/18kt Aztec cuff bracelet?

Hi all! Looking for help with this bracelet. I found a similar one on ebay now that does not have the chain closure. Do you think that was after market? They have it listed as Aztec / Mayan. Would that be an accurate description for mine. Theirs is u...

Detailed bird anyone know maker no streaks on bird photo shows some glare Tx in advance

Need advice on my poor old necklace

After some research, I thought this might be Edwardian, but that's only my best guess. As you can see, the necklace has suffered, especially the surface of the faux pearls. Since the pearls are so bad, I could completely remove the coating and leave ...

WHAT WEEKEND TREASURES DID YOU FIND?

Art Deco rhinestone shoe clips

I am planning to list these Art Deco shoe clips. They are unmarked. First off, are they definitely shoe clips? They may also be dress clips. Any way of identifying the maker? Also, would you call these fan-shaped? I have tons of books and searched th...

Quality maltese cross crown pin whos my daddy?

Trying to get this up tonight, I have scanned through the books I have but no luck. Nice quality on this small piece. Any and all help greatly appreciated!

Multi-gem bracelet marked 'B', any thoughts ?

Hi everyone, looks like I'll be snowed in over the weekend, more snow coming over the next few days.I am going through some pieces I've been sitting on and have a question about this bracelet.I first expected to find maybe a 925 mark for China or Tha...

Judy Lee set - D&E?

I have had this set for a while. Initially bought it because I recognized the Easter egg cabs but never thought it was D & E. I am now seeing people listing it as such. Has this ever been confirmed as D & E? I am not planning on listing this. I am ju...

A little tip for PC/Mouse users...

You techies already know this but I had to call my son to help me figure it out after my cat sat on my keyboard and shrunk everything on my screen until I could barely see it. I use it regularly now on this forum. If you want to blow up a picture, ju...

Sterling Question

Friend has a sterling charm bracelet with (sounds like) an assortment of charms & various time periods on those..but the bracelet is marked: IJC ITALY. Anyone familiar with that marking? I just asked her to shoot me some pics of it so we can see..but...

I need help in identifying

Could someone please help me to identify this lovely piece of jewelry. Is it Juliana? I saw similar pieces on the aged & opulence website, but i'm not an expect & would really appreciate someone's input. Thank you.

Good Morning all, I need your advice. Is this Florenza bracelet worth listing? TIA

There is peeling paint and some yellowing on and around some of the milk glass beads. The clasp is still secure and there are no missing stones. Thanks in advance for your help.

Not jewels but bejeweled ...

Hello Mavens ,I went to an estate sale earlier today . Sadly there was no jewelry . I did score a vintage metal wall art piece , some vintage linens , also some records and this hair comb as some nibbles (free gifts ) . I sold a larger antique hair c...

Identifying Native american jewelry markings

Would appreciate any help identifying the maker's mark on this interesting sterling and lapis pendant. It appears Native American to me, but I am open to other thoughts. Thanks for your help

Please verify if these earrings are D&E. TIA

I am pretty sure they are , because of the figure * puddling. Which brings up another question. Does figure 8 puddling automaticly equal D&E. Thanks again.