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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.

Need A Little Assist On Origin and Style/Type

Hi all! I have finally found my way back to the board after a lengthy sabatical. Whilst away I acquired the necklace pictured below. It appears to be of Indian (India) or Balinese origin. The stones are butterscotch/egg yolk amber. It is stamped 925 ...

Is anyone else having problems uploading pics to the board

I am getting this message in coming attractions and when I try to add a picture to a post...You have reached the limit on images. You must delete at least one image before you can upload any more. Is anyone else having this problem or can you help me...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! fredi*frogi

Well, we don`t know the EXACT day, but we know it`s coming, sooooo let`s go ahead & Party!!

Green Enamel Crown Trifari Necklace any particular collection?

Was wonder if this necklace is a part of a particular collection? Thanks for all the help/replies.

Air Apaches copper pin help

I know there are several people on here with the military in their family histor, so I was wondering if anyone could help with this pin.I didnt know it was copper till i spent some time with a cloth buffing away the blackness. The back is a c-clasp.W...

I FEEL STOOPID NOT JOOLS BUT PERTAINING TO THEM

I HAVE HAD THIS 18 X 24 VOGUE PIC ADVERTISEMENT FOR VOGUE~FIRST I FEEL EMBARRESSED NOT TO KNOW WHO THE ACTRESS IS IN THE CAR WITH THE CIGARETTE IN HER GLOVED HAND?SECOND, ON THE BACK IS A PARTIAL STICKER FROM BED BATH AND BEYOND, I HAVE HAD THIS FOR ...

Any ideas on the subject of this cameo?

It's A Numbers Game - Dealing with Damage to DSRs

Wanted to post this to share the few things I've learned on here and get more ideas. Sometimes no matter what you do, you'll get a neg, neutral, defect, whatever. Ebay tracks you by numbers... Few sales, one neg, big impact... And while I want to get...

Ebay case resolved, but I don't understand

I am confused. I had a buyer who purchased an item. After purchasing she wanted refund. She was a pain from day one. I felt it was clearly buyers remorse. Could not get the buyer to resolve issue, I turned it over to ebay to let them make the decisio...

Storm JUNO: Any Joolies under the warning?

I'm hoping & praying everyone involved makes it thru this storm safely.Marie, is it coming your way?

Purple And Green Brooch Earrings ID Help

HI,I'm trying to figure out who made these pretty pieces,no marks on them. The Brooch is 2" in length. The colours are quite nice, but they don't show up very well in the photos. It has been a while since I've posted, hope the photos are okay.Any ide...

Pin Clasp Repair Tip

Hi, I'm sure many of you already know this, but for those that don't... To fix a loose, wobbly ball clasp latch on a brooch, turn the latch so the little nubs point up, then squeeze together with pliers. Be careful not to squeeze too hard. I have tri...

cleaning and care of victorian hair jewelry?

http://community.ebay.com/t5/Antiques/cleaning-and-care-of-victorian-hair-jewelry/m-p/23552186#U23552186 I posted this on the antiques board a few days ago but no luck. ANybody have any experience with hair jewelry that has discolored?

Heads-up For Sellers Offering FREE Shipping

I don't offer free shipping, because shipping isn't free ... but if you do you may find this interesting; http://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/blog/blog.pl?/pl/2015/1/1422127138.html Since I don't offer it and haven't bought anything lately with free ship...

What to do?

I sold (finally) a 22K gold pin that I had tested at a jewelers. Actually the 24K test was inconclusive and with a little imagination you can see a 24K mark on it. The buyer emailed back (hours after receiving) that he had it tested twice and wants t...