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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.

KW help with vintage? large stone Hematite pendant. TIA :)

Measures about 2" by 1 1/4" across. Looks a little like leaves. Thoughts on age/style appreciated, as always

Is there a name for these beads?

At first glance I thought possible saphiret but they aren't dark brown just pinkish brown. And, only some of the beads have this frosted look. The others are a clear pinkish. Thanks for any help,Carol

Opps a Daisy, What Did I Buy? My Latest Stupid Seller Moment...

On the light hearted side... Went to the Flea Market yesterday... Bought some items (not much, nothing red hot)... Picked up a leaf style rhinestone necklace, didn't think a thing about it... Just ready to take pictures and took a good look at it... ...

Cupid brooch, any idea who JS is?

This brooch is marked, any idea who JS is? Thank you for your time!

Old bakelite question

Trying to understand the difference between the egg yolk necklaces, they actually amber? The reason I ask is because this old bangle reminds me of egg yolk although when referring to a bakelite color website, I am guessing it would be classified as b...

Suggested Condition Terminology

I have been reviewing teminology since I tend to use Very Good Condition alot. Which to me means, may show extremely slight wear, no missing stones. Encourage others to chime in with suggestions/opinions refining condition terminology. I think this m...

Help with offer on listed item please!

Okay I have an item listed (not asking for bids) but was just offered a best price offer - on the bottom of the sheet it stated the offer price does not include shipping charges. I am stupid, does that mean I pay the shipping charges?

Type of Pin? Solid, Heavy, Short!

I found these in a bag of vintage jewelry I bought from a thrift store. I have not been able to find any info on what they were used for. They are much heavier than a stick or lapel pin and are very short so it doesn't seem like they would be hat pin...

Need help to identify age and/or possible makers of rhinestone pins

I have had these a while and never tried to sell them since I had no idea how old they were and who made them. None are signed! I was wondering if anyone here could tell me anything about any of them? Thanks so much! The largest one (round) is 2.5" d...

Can't make out signature on sterling pin

Hi, Does anyone recognize the signature on this sterling pin? I just can't make it out. I think it starts with J or L, and I looked at the companies listed under those letters on the Researching Costume Jewelry site, but didn't come up with anything....

OT NOT JEWELRY CAN ANYONE TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT THESE PICTURES

THEY ARE VERY BEAUTIFUL. i CANNOT READ THE SYMBOLS OR CHINESE OR JAPENESE WRITING. THEY HAVE A RED STAMP AND ARE STAMPED ON THE BACK.ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED, I HAVE HAD THEM FOR YEARS.CAROLYN

E Checks - Any Way to Remove this Payment Option

Is there any way to remove the e-check option? I very seldom have one of these but when I do it's always a nice, easy to sell, item and this ties the item up for at least a week. I hate the things and would like to be able to say NO we will not accep...

Native American? Need Help w Turquoise Silver Multi Stone Necklace

I need some help with this one... Is it Native American? I cannot find a mark anywhere... Loaded with all types of small stones (chips, slices, etc.) in between the turquoise. Help with origin, keywords, especially if someone can identify the type of...

Coro earrings...vintage or fake

I seem to remember a discussion in the past about Coro being remade. These look brand new, are they? Thanks in advance

Help Id brooch~ 2 marks found please

Vintage Pin ~ unknown markings 1) A Small Round Open Circle Stamped on backside of bottom bow ribbon. The Bow looks similar to me like some bow brooches by Coro. 2) Raised Worn Signiture or image on the top side of the hanging "charm". It appears to ...