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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.

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...

Before I spazz out again, Eye Candy Wednesday is being started on Snow Day Tuesday

Get some pictures up, folks. Please no live auctions, and keep 'em smallish to speed loading time for tablets, phones, and the dreaded dial-up. 14k and aquamarine, off to its new home. Moriah Jewelry bracelet, also gone to a new home. Unmarked sterli...

Can anyone help with this HAR pin?

I was so excited to find one, I didn't really look at the piece like I should have done before purchasing......When I got home all excited showing my husband my what I thought was a fabulous buy he then shows me the missing stones....Ugh So I have be...

Need Help with Key Words for These Beads and Question About a Repair?

I cannot for the life of me think what to call the color of these pink beads. They are gorgeous and the necklace is in excellent condition. I look at it and think ombre, but I'm not sure that begins to describe it. Is there a name for this kind of co...

Anyone see anything about this artisan MOP pin that you recognize?

Maybe it's just plain old nothing but how would you describe it? Anyone see anything that would tell you an era or age? Anything will help Thanks

10k Beetle Scarab Brooch Pin

So this pin is pretty neat I have identified it have been made in the early 1900's. It is unmarked but tests to be 10k-12k. It weighs almost 6 grams. I know that in the early 1920's when they found King Tut's tomb the Egyptian revival sprung up. And ...

Napier necklace - Is it in the Napier Book?

Picked this up today. The patent # indicates this was made after 1988. I am wondering if anyone has the The Napier Co. book and if this one is in it? It is a beautiful piece. Thanks, Lori

Anyone recognize this anchor symbol tie clip?

What is the thing in the middle? First I thought a flower or starfish but now I am questioning that. Could not find anything but I am probably not searching right Thank you

A vintage thingamabob (suspender holder?) and copper US (military?) lapel something / antique button

The first object seems to be a suspender thingy or maybe some sort of lingerie thingy. The second thing is possibly copper and I don't recognize the US Star mark Anything? Military? Presidential? Any help is much appreciated as always Thanks for look...

I am guessing these are earrings?

So I am guessing these are earrings, any ideas on age?

Does this butterfly necklace remind you of a certain designer ?

This is not marked and could have had a hangtag at one time. For some reason this reminds me of a certain designer, but the light bulb is just not coming on =P. Opinions appreciated!!

OT Shipping First Class

Anyone having a problem with USPS confirmation? I just went from Top Rated to Above Average on dashboard because I mailed 3 First Class packages Friday approx 3:00 pm and they didn't show as accepted by local PO until 20:05 Sat night! (Auction ended ...