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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.

Help Please with a Monet Coin Pendant

I have no idea, does anyone have a book or have you seen this before? This is the first time I have ran across one like this. Tell me anything you can about it. All help is appreciated. Thanks a bushel! Carolyn

Thoughts on this turtle brooch. D&E?

I've submitted this to the D&E education site, but have read it can take a very long time to get an answer. Does anyone know if this is D&E. I have looked through the Pitman & Musetti books, also through the items on the education site & do not see t...

Our First ...Drum Roll Please ... WEEK-END BLING

Show us your stuff! Avon Signed MX233 Germany

Help

I cannot get the order of the posts to start at the oldest on down to the newest like the boards use to be. I have adjusted my settings to have the oldest post first and it isn't working. I hate seeing the newest posts on top. anyne know what I can d...

Can I just say one thing about this?

EBay has become the IRS of online auctions. It started out with a purpose, and with rules that were easy to follow and understand.Over the years it got amended, added to, amended again, added to again, ad infinitum. Now, just like the IRS, nobody und...

Can you see the mark on this Dachsund brooch?

I just can't read the mark on this. Ive turned it and practically stood on my head but just can't see it. I've seen others that had been listed as Sterling. Thanks!

Question about bracelet & pin, what term for enamel would you use? Damascene?

Okay, I know these two probably have different terms for the type of enamel work. I would call the pin something like damascene. What about the bracelet? The bracelet has the black background, but there is also silver enamel or paint accent in the fo...

Is this an opal?

I think this may be an opal, the back looks like a sort of rock/geode outside. I've never seen one like this. Any help would be great.

Need help with bracelet image?

I know I have seen this before, it looks Egyptian like a moon goddess. Thanks for any help you can give. It is a goldtone cuff bracelet.Thanks, Carolyn

A way to tell if vintage faceted coral beads are natural or dyed?

I have been looking for ways to tell if coral beads are dyed and wondered if anyone knows a safe, sure way? I read some suggestions using lemon juice or acid or even acetone and I'm not sure what to try.I purchased a large box of jewelry and it had p...

Cameo questions, cross posted! I'm so confused :(

Morning joolies! I'm sorry for cross posting this question, I'm just so confused with this whole "board" thing I have 2,397 questions about this cameo. Here is the link to the other thread back on the "home" board. Thank you and sorry again for cross...

Funny Thread including Jewelry board

this is on the book board but has plenty of jewelry so shouldn't be off topic here. http://community.ebay.com/t5/Booksellers/Combined-Collectibles-Board-Question-Bear-and-Chain-Value-p...

Not verified but I am sure it's D&E...

I wanted to check before adding it to our verified D&E thread. I have searched the verifications site and a few other sites that have D&E for sale and can't find a flower pin that uses pear shaped rhinestones for the petals. I can not check the Yahoo...

Last 3 days of May we Chat

Going to put this up just so we can touch base. Even if I don't post everyday I always read. On Sunday somebody please start the June chat

What do you call a necklace that has been enhanced and/or altered

Sorry my subject line is so goofy, but I would like you to take a look at this three strand necklace to which somebody has added a leopard /j aguar Honestly, it is a pretty good marriage, but I don't know what to call it in the listing title. Thanks!