Chicago Jewelry: August 2009

Monday, August 31, 2009

What exactly is paste stones?

I was reading a book on jewelry today and it has a lot of pictures with very brief descriptions. The writer kept referring to the stones as "paste". What does that mean, please? I thought paste was the flat looking rhinestones you see on some of the vintage pieces. These were all different colors, sizes, and types. Some were plastic and some were glass. Carol

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We need some help.....Beads and Rhinestones

If someone could help on 3 items we will be your new Best Friends. First, Japan beaded necklace. The beads have a gold enamel ON them. Thought at first adventurine but not and cannot find any others like the. Secondly, this is a beautiful rhinestone demi. We have seen this construction before but cannot figure out who made it. Does anyone have a clue? Thanks in advance. The Sawyer Duettes

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Sterling dress clip - help point me in the right direction

I have this beautiful dress clip and have searched all kinds of places trying to date it and find the design patent. Before I pull the rest of my hair out, could someone please point me in the right direction? The utility clip patent #1801128 is dated 4/14/1931, and the back is marked STERLING. I thought I read somewhere that Sterling was popular in the late 1930's and pre-WWII. So, any idea which companies used sterling, or are their too many to search for maker's patents? Does anyone know which designers used the utility patent so that I can search their design patents? Any other way I should search? All photos are clickable to enlarge. Thank you! Nancy When life throws you worms, go fishing!

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Help, what are these, celluloid, bakelite or what?

OK, I don't want to sell something as bakelite or celluloid if it isn't that ... someone take a look and let me know what the heck these two are... and let me know, how do I post a picture here? One is a yellow

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Help - I need the link to replacing rhinestones.

Sometime in the last week someone posted a link to replacing rhinestones. I thought it was marvelous, but do I save the information? Nooooo!!!!! I have looked through 4 pages

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Two more from the tub... MOP? and Tree Swing

These two are also from the tub... the MOP, sadly, is obviously broken on one side. It's about 2" round. The other is about 2" high by 1" wide at the widest point. I am considering finding a way to bezel set the MOP and perhaps make it into a pendat/necklace if it has no value as is. All comments appreciated. J.J. SnooksCorner1930 LOVIN' the SPARKLES!!!

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CAN U HELP ID OLD ENAMEL CALLA LILY EARRINGS?

These silver and enamel earrings look VERY familiar to me, yet I can't remember where I've seen them! Looks like the posts were once gold plated, now worn away. One post is clearly marked 925, the other has three hallmarks which I can't make out at all. I've included photos below. Any help would be much appreciated. skippy527 !

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Ohohoh!!!! Got loads today !!! cameo n...loads

Hello Everyone I have got myself all worked up, had a great day got LOADSA stuff, all of it is broken but I dont mind I am trying to learn as I go along I have got some I would like help with ? I get in a great muddle !!! Is ths cinnabar? It says India on the back I dotn actually know what cinnabar is but I have seen in mentioned a few times Going to do other pics in other post have got confused

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I also have this PIN Brooch w/stone

Again, no idea, could someone give me help with the name era time. I will be eternally grateful Link

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OT I'm going nuts need some info if you have it

I registered a domain name through go daddy and started setting up a new store through auctvia commerce, went through all the steps (even printed them out) to direct my domain name to the commerce store but for days now I have been fighting it and it keeps sending it to the stupid auctvia store with my ebay auctions listed not commerce one!! I have contacted customer support and I think they just have script boxes to check for replys... Can anyone suggest a different place to set up my store? I need it to be very easy ( don't know html) and fairly inexpensive to start out I don't want to go into the hole any deeper than I am already. LOL when I do a google search I always see Morning Glory pop up everywhere (I love that store!!!) and several of the others and have always wondered where they have gone through. Any advise for different place's is much appreciated Thanks in advance Cathy Keep the candle burning till they are all home safe!!

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Anybody know this makers mark? Shell bead necklace, nothing high $.....

Just curious about the mark and the elephant. Was this elephant a nut at one time? If so , what kind? And the shell, does anyone know what kind of it is? TIA, and hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

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Please help identify these gemstones???

I bought several pieces like the ones you see in a shoe box full of old mexican sterling at an auction. The gemstones are very pretty natural and set in sterling silver. Anyone know what they might be? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, if I sell these pieces, what category should I post them in and what do I technically classify them as??

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CAN U HELP ID- OLD MEXICAN SILVER BRACELET

My second posting of the day! I'm hoping someone out there will be able to help me date this Mexican silver bracelet (is has an art deco flavor to my eye and boy, is there a lot of silver on this piece - VERY hefty) . Only marked "Mexico Silver". Also wondering if the stones are jade? Thanks so much in advance for any help/info you can provide! skippy527

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I'm Baaaaaaack and with a Coventry question........

Nice and suntanned, early release? program for good behavior. Or maybe because I drained the margarita bar......... Anyhoo. I was reading the "our confirmed D

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How to explain this repair better.

Got an email about this bracelet I sold. Link This bracelet is nice, however, the clasp will not stay closed. I cannot even wear it. It simply falls off with the slightest movement. It is the usual tongue and box clasp. I wrote a response but I want to be sure it explains the fix clearly. I have several bracelets with the same clasp and sometimes it just gets compressed too much. If you take something thin and carefully open up the tongue end it usually gives it enough tension to hold tight. __________________ Whatcha doin'?

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Can you joolies take a look at this thread for a purse I got

and tell me about the stone. its heavy and cold Thanks Camille Link ~ UNTIL SHE COMES HOME

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Need some KW for this big MOP necklace

So far I've come up with Huge Luminous Mother of Pearl Pod Handmade Necklace. They are two halves of the shell glued together and drilled to make beads. __________________ Whatcha doin'?

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What Does 10k P.O. Stamped On A Necklace Mean ?

I was looking through craigslist and saw a ad for a vintage 10K necklace with this exactly stamp : 10k P.O. stamped on it.They say its solid 10k gold but i am not so sure .It has NOT been tested or anything.What do you guys think ? What does the P.O. stand for ? He says its a heavy necklace as well.I know gold is heavy.

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4 pc Estate Vermeil (?) with carved beads.

Let's start with the fact that I know nearly nothing about jewelry...except what I like! I picked up four matching pieces of estate jewelry today; hinged bracelet, screw back earrings and 'clip'. The little leaf beads are carved. Faux pearls and I am guessing, vermeil? I would love to know era, general description and anything else you might be able to add, including the exact purpose of the 'clip'. No markings that I can see. Thanks for looking!

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need help with a necklace, ring and old pin thanks

Hi everyone i have a 3 items i can use some help with #1 this mans ring is not marked any idea on the metal? i dont think its silver maybe pot metal or aluminum what is the stone called i seem to remember something like intalgio?? #2 This is a necklace made of little glass beads what would you call it help with kws please i believe the elephant is sterling #3 this s a old pin there is a little enamel lost any idea on age any kws? the pin says honi soit qui mal y pense the back says rb 1902 thanks in advance Deb

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I'm back, what would you call these necklaces?

Can anyone help with the terminology I would use for these two necklaces, and do you know what kind of glass they are? I'm assuming they are glass. I know the amber/topaz colored one is older than the blue one... but both came from the same person. They were found in a house my neighbor's son bought. The first picture is actually two blue necklaces, but I'm curious about the one on the right of the picture. The second link/pic is the amber/topaz necklace. Link Link

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Jewelry - earring question part #2

About a month ago you folks gave me some excellent help for a project of making earrings from fishing lures and spinner blades. It got pretty long so I'm starting a new topic now that I have some made and nearly ready for listing. Click on the Link if you want to see what came before. These are the first efforts. I stayed with surgical steel hangers for pierced ears but if these do well, I'd like to try adding clip-on

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Old Cameo photo locket how do I open it as far as the photo frames?

Hi, I purchased this old locket at an estate sale and I don't see a name or any markings but I am curious about what is under one of the frames. The frame on the left is raised up and it appears that something is inside of it under the cloth or tissue. How do you get the frames open? Thank You! I haven't cleaned it or anything so please excuse the dust on the cameo.

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Who is this little moonglow guy?

I am wondering what this guy is called? I racked my brain and can't think of it. Is this new? What do you think?

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I know its not jewelry, but is this a SS bookmark

Its marked sterling on it, and is very thing, it is approximately 2 1/2" in length and then there is a tassle. Any thoughts on if this is a sterling silver bookmark, or something else...it is very thin Your thoughts are appreciated

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Help with bracelet settings needed, please

Can someone take a look at this closed auction for me, 350194515144 , and tell me if it is the same setting as mine or if mine is just a copy? I need some new eyes. Thanks!!!

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- EYE CANDY WANTED - it's the WEEK-END

Please keep pictures to 640 X 480 or below so we don't break the board. This is my favorite find this week! Signed Danecraft I have on my shades ... ... bring on the bling! Sandy The above post is based on my opinion. My opinion changes with each new learning experience.

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What are these beads made of?

I got this necklace in a lot quite awhile ago. I thought it was bakelite from the pictures in the auction. I broke the necklace right away of course. Anyway the big bead is bakelite, I just don't know what the small beads are made of. Maybe they are just plastic. They don't smell, no reaction to simichrome. I put a drop of acetone on one, and there was no tackyness, it didn't affect it at all. There is no mold marks, they are quite light. Lighter than bakelite beads of the same size. They turn yellow under a fluorescent light. Some of the beads have a small amount of crazing on the ends. (the fluorescent picture is crappy, my camera would not focus too well in the dark). Those weird blue marks are some kind of reflection. It has a barrel clasp, and all of the other beads and little round things are metal of some type. Anybody have any ideas? I didn't heat them at all, with a pin or hot water, in case they are celluloid. I am going to try to re-string it, what kind of thread should I use? Thanks for any help at all! Kelly

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Could Someone Help Me With aA Couple Pins Please?

The 1st is 12K G.F. but I can't tell if it is glass or stone.My knowledge on stones is pretty limited.It is very cold to the touch and is transparent when held up to light. The 2nd pin has me stumped. The marks that I can read are IRISH and initials I.S.J.? There are 3 hallmark stamps that are too small for me to read.I am assuming it is sterling silver...... I think this is in the Tara

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My 17 yr old son has the flu, probably Swine...

...but apparently they don't test every suspected case unless they are high risk. There's been a few confirmed cases in the schools here in town and they have been refusing to shut down the schools for cleaning and hopefully breaking the cycle. He started with cough and runny nose on Thursday, got up Friday with a fever of 102.4, vomiting, headache, cough, runny nose and very gray looking. Took him to the Dr. right away and he suspects H1N1. My son has asthma so he's been put on heavy duty antibiotics, prednisone, his nebulizer, etc and to call if he gets worse. His lungs are pretty congested. He seems better this evening but he's still got a low grade fever and cough. I'll be calling the school on Monday to let them know. He got sick quickly, but it's not any more deadly than the seasonal flu, just have to watch for complications. Just venting.

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Diamond help!!

I have a rather large diamond to sell...Whats the best way to maximize my $$$

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Help with Vendome necklace please

I sell mostly vintage linens, but picked this up on the weekend for taking apart for the beads for my niece...couldn't do it, it was too nice! There is a little tag, Vendome, which led me here. Could you help with describing the different beads and components for listing? I haven't a clue what you call them. Thanks!

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Era and origin of this silver (?) pin and earrings? TIA

The earrings are screwbacks, but I know that was used for a loooong time. The pin has a safety catch so not really, really old, but not all that new, right? Thanks! Boy! I hadn't noticed just how dirty the pin was 'til I saw the photos! LOLOL

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May Chat Madness!!

Deb has tagged me to start the new May chat thread. To keep everyone updated from the last chat episode... We have Cathy going to Seattle for a Lavish black tie event where her husband is representing his company! Yo, he's representin'! Diane is heading to Chicago! Tapioca pudding is not good in large amounts eatten over a short time span Verral's dad is recovering from surgery and doing well, he's gonna miss the marathons though Birthdays! Boji is a Taurus in March Deb is a juicey Gemini on June 8th, along with a lot of other peeps in her family Rena is on Monday, May 11th Smashing Smokeo is another terrific twin on May 29th I'm just a split personality on June 2nd. And I've been sending rain to everyone and will be sending more today. Deb, get the disco ball and let's party!!

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Enamel or Painted? What is the metal on this old pin?

Hi - I have a question please. I was going to list this pin and thought it was hand-painted. When I got to looking at it I think it's enameled on (see metal ring surrounding front) Or maybe hand-painted then enameled? And the back is very rough. I see where it's had soldering, but I tried cleaning w/a silver cloth and that front edge of the pin has quite a bit of tarnish come off, but not so much the back of the pin. I guess it could be a lesser grade silver? what ki And the enamel part isn't a perfect finished circle, it looks cut out. Maybe it was a "kit"someone got for Christmas?

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10K PSCO Ring w/Stone help Please

I am not a big jewelry person but once in awhile I will run across some and have no idea what I'm looking at. I have this ring it says 10K psco but the ring looks like its 110K psco (not sure if that was a mistake in the marking) Then it has a gem stone, don't know what type that is also a small diamond inside that. I would like to list, any help would be much appreciated. Name, Gem type,

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This is a direct link to the vintage costume jewelry: Link Check out that Dimartino grand parure ... I normally don't really go for rhinestones, but my jaw just dropped. It's not only a book piece, it's the piece from the cover of the book. Ruth the Packrat She who dies with the most toys, still dies. When's the estate sale?

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Need origin of Silver PIn and what is the plant or flower?

Stamped S800 I guess that means silver 800. Hass a curled hook closure. Am I showing it upside down? Appreciate any help.

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Help on cuff bracelet hinged Lucite Vintage????

hello! here's a really neat looking plastic bracelet. i bought it in a thrift shop and it is NOT marked. it is thickly made, has a good weight and it very nicely hinged... i don't know what to think about it. i feel it has a super vintage

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Some Q on a few pieces I have found

First is a Ship pin marked simply Spain, it looks as tho someone has turned the sails and reattached them which made the pin bow across the largest sail...is this something that would be worth having someone change or should I just try and sell it as is? Can anyone tell me anything about it and its marking of Spain?? Did I waist my small investment by bringing this home? LOL This is a beautiful porcelian brooch with a trombone clasp, it is signed and numbered? from france...can anyone recognise or read any of the writing on the back? I tried to find info on porcelian france items but didn't find anything with the letters RP or anything resembling the same type of handwritten on the back? again did I waste my small investment? Next is a dove pin, I can't figure out what this is made from, it is extremely lighweight, has no markings, is kinda cool to the touch and the pinback is not glued it is set in with a prong on each end..any ideas are much appreciated.. I know I have seen this guy somewhere before but I have searched the Coro and Trifari pat. sites and unless I sailed right past it I couldn't find it on there, does anyone remember seeing this and what kind of bird would you call it a stork? Lastly this is a bracelet and necklace set silver "X's" and Gold "O's", in very good condition and I believe it is newer but wondering if anyone can help me identify the designer..it has a "F" inside a diamond and marked 925 Italy, Thanks for any light you can shed on these for me...I know you all are busy and frustrated about the auctiva junk going on right now. Hope things work out for everyone!! Cathy Keep the candle burning till they are all home safe!!

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paying too much for sterling silver jewlery

how do you know if your getting the quality your bidding for when it comes too 925 sterling silver jewlery

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Okay, What Are These Jewelry Items? Ear Clips?

Hi all, feeling very uncool this a.m. because I don't know what these are.... Pretty beaded things - like earrings but they won't stay put on any part of my body. Does anybody know what these are? Are they missing something? Thanks for your help!

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Clasps of old necklaces: can authenticity of the crystal be told?

Hey ya I know experts/collectors of vintage

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Topaz-Look Vintage Necklace: Seeking info

I have a beautiful necklace I bought at a junk shop around age ten, because the stones looked like they're topaz, and that's my birthstone. I never wear it, and need some extra money, so I'm trying to see if anyone can tell me anything about it. I've posted pictures at the link below, and will provide here all the information I can. Link The stones look to be glass or something similar, though I really can't tell; the central component measures roughly an inch and a half wide and long, and each of the smaller components on either side measures about 5/8". The larger stones rest in prong settings, and the smaller stones appear to be glued. I can't say what the metal is, though it might be silver, and from looking at the back, the settings appear to have been hand-welded together to form the central component; it's too irregular to be machine work. The chain and catch are strong, and the whole thing is in really beautiful shape. There are no maker's marks or signatures. Any information that anyone can give me would be most appreciated; even if this only looks like something that you saw once, that would get me started. To my untrained eye, this doesn't even resemble the

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Questions about Coro Sterling brooch

Got a couple of questions. First, what's the time range for Coro sterling? This piece looks pretty old - not just the brass-and-glass

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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Help with Antique Jewelry: Ring Stone, Guilloche Locket, and Mexico Marks

Hi everyone. The good doctor's wife was here and dropped off her idea of 'costume jewelry' for me to list on ebay. (-: I wonder if you can help me with these three items? Thank you so much! Jewell Help with 10K gold ring. The stone is black on top and white on bottom (white/white), pics are a little dark. Do you know what that stone is? Marked LI I don't know what to search on. 935 Blue Guilloche Locket. Any idea of the maker? French? What is with those Roman numerals. Marked Sterling 935 in several places. Opens on either side. Help with Sterling silver Mexico Marks on this bead necklace, It is 30 inches long and those beads are a good 3/8" wide. I have searched and can't find it. )-:

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Need some help...possible Sarah Coventry

I bought a jewelry box full of mostly Sarah jewelry. There were chains without pendants and these two pendants. I know I have seen them before, but who made them, Sarah Coventry or someone else?

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One more...Dedrite emerald ring?

THis was my Great Aunt's ring. It came in the box with a paper calling it Dendrite Jewels. Never heard of such a thing. But there are tags and the box says the same thing. What do you make of this?:

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Can a cameo be identified?

Hi, all I know about this cameo is that it is carved shell and in a 14K gold setting. Is there such a thing as makers or brands or identity of cameos, as with pottery and such?

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Again, a big thank to Belle

I just wanted to thank Belle for the time she takes to answer all of our bead questions as well as Lexy with all the silver, mexico, questions. You gys are so generous and helpful. It really makes this board so friendly and helpful. I am sending you both a million dollars somethime this week. Tom and Sherry

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Gem testers

Hi, Are the Presidium Gem testers accurate?? Have lots of vintage jewelry and don't know if the stones are real or just glass. How hard is the tester to figure out?? Are there other testers on the market??? I just got the hang of testing gold and silver items. Thanks for any info you can offer. JoAnn

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Okay I am curious...how many grams

I only have a postage scale that weighs in oz. If something weighs say 0.8 oz on my postage scale what would that be in Grams?? Yep I have a couple of items that are gold and thinking about listing them but dont have the right scale so I was hopeing you all could help me decide if it was worth it. The rings have real diamonds, rubys, and a garnet one so would I be better off selling them individually then? I don't know anything about the stones...size/caret or anything, so I would be selling kinda blindly, I am having a VERY difficult time getting photo's of them to so I can't even show them to you.! So let me have it....what's the verdict? Cathy Keep the candle burning till they are all home safe!!

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Please help describe this necklace

This is a fab vintage gold tone necklace. It is 3 strands of square open work disks all mounted together at angles. When you look at it through a magnifying glass, it resembles the construction of a pinecone. Can anyone help with description, keywords, anything? It is unmarked. Thanks! Judy

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Tiffany

I have an Elsa Peretti open heart necklace and the heart has Sterling and Tiffany and Co. on the heart and Tiffany and peretti on the clasp. It does not say spain or 925. I was wondering if some authentic Peretti pendents do not have 925 and spain on them?

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Different Styles of Platinum Rings for a Wedding

You have a vast choice of diverse

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Need help with an Avon? pin

I acquired this pin that came in an avon box , on the side of the box it says enchanted bird pin but the pin is not marked. I can not find any information about the Avon enchanted bird pin to see if it is like mine. can anyone please help? Thank you

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Is this broken vintage strand worth listing? ID?

These were my mom's. I believe originally there were two strands fastened together. When they broke, several beads were somehow misplaced. I know they are well over 30 years old. Are these worth listing in the Repair category? Also, what are the long-ish orange striped beads called? Are they agate?Thank you.

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OT? I posted this over on the Antiques Board but thought I would share

I'm not sure if this is a find or not but even dirty it sure is pretty Closed the piano stands a smidgen over 3" tall.

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925-silver jewelry, turned out only plated

Hi Everyone! First I would like to tell those who don`t know that if product is halmarked with 925 stamp it should be solid 925 sterling silver. That means that it contains 92,5% silver. I sadly found out that here in ebay people are selling sterling silver halmarked items and those are just plated. I bought lots of sterling silver earring hooks for my jewelry (I

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Need some help on 3 brooches Weiss, Schreiner

Was hoping any one can help me put some dates (or aproximate dates). The Schreiner has me a little excited (its so gawdy and 3 dimensional) I know this one is post 1950's because of the AB stones. Thanks again!

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Need ID help/ 2 pins

First is a SS MOP Cameo, marks are Sterling then CC in a circlely thing. I hope my pics are good enough. Vintage or newer? Who is CC. I thought maybe Clark

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Hattie Carnegie Enameled Dragon Fly Brooch

This looks hinky to me, I tried to get a very good close up of the Cartouche but cannot do so. It merely says Hattie Carnegie in script. The enameling seems to be poorly done, or maybe its just me. Help. Does this look like the real deal? Its 1 1/2" in length.

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Miriam Haskell Unsigned Jewelry

I have a set of jewelry from my deceased Godmother's Collection, and an Unsigned Set of jewelry I believe to be early Miriam Haskell. I can see part of a patent # on the earrings...80950, with a silvertone filigree wired backing.The set is Baroque pink faux pearls, rhinestone spacers, wired stones and pearls, and delicate, fine detail. The end is a round, pearl with pronged, rhinestone "flowers", and backing is round, but not signed. I have a choker necklace, bracelet, and set of earrings. could it be early Miriam Haskel?

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Beaded necklace with brass findings

Found this in the bottom of a pile of vintage jewelry, but unsure of age...any thoughts.

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Question about a sterling, Mexico, ring . . .

Does this look kind of hinky to you? It doesn't even have the usual Mexico mark I am used to seeing. Just Mexico - 925. Thanks!

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Vintage Mother and angel brooch - need help

I recently acquired a vintage brooch with what looks like a mother kissing the cheek of an angel (cherub?). The back is marked "Sterling 925 18K" and it looks like someone engraved their name "Anne Pratt" on the back. There are 4 large amethysts and 4 tiny pearls on the front. I was wondering if anyone has ever seen anything like this before? I don't know what time period it is from. Anything you can tell me would be very helpful.

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Strange pin...I need Help?

Hello This is a pretty big pin unsigned but it is made of Silver...it looks Modern...I was thinking maybe a kilt pin or what do you think it could be...I personally think it look like man piece of jewelry? Thank you for helping me, Helene

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Am I by any chance D

I've seen them use opaque rhinestones a few times, but not black and white. This is a honker too - about 2 1/2 inches across. Ruth the Packrat She who dies with the most toys, still dies. When's the estate sale?

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Help on Brooch ID- Opinions Appreciated!

This was posted a week ago with another brooch, but it has long since moved pages away... I am reposting just what I call, for now, "Layered Brooch"... this is constructed well, of different pieces layered. I suspect this came from my step-grandma, who died over 15 year ago in her late 90s. I give her age to possible help with dating the brooch. I have not cleaned it... no clue what type of metal it is. Top View... measures about 2" x 1".. approximate. Back of brooch - clasp is open C

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help with maker and title

hello again. before i begin i want to thank you all again for all the help. I have this set but can't figure out a maker or what to call these stones. any help is greatly appreciated.

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Asian Pin Brooch of Some type of Plant Material but WHAT?

Is anyone familiar with this material or the country of origin? I really want to name it the correct thing and I'm not finding anything comparable.......but I don't really know what to look for. Any help would be appreciated. Here's a close up......it is some natural material....not plastic or vinyl. Rita I GOT A New Attitude...and a New LookRita THAT's my story and I'm Stickin' to it!

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Would appreciate help with pearl necklace and amythyst pieces

Good morning - My daughter just received these pieces from her Great Aunt June. I know absolutely nothing about jewelry and tried to research with her last night, but still could not identify value of these pieces. The images are scanned and not the best. Hopefully there's enough there. This piece is about 18" long. The clasp says '10k' which I assume is 10 karat white gold. I did the tooth test and believe these are real pearls. The scanner did not pick up the slight cream color to them. Here is the backside of the clasp. The top has a pearl glued to it. Here are three amethyst pieces. I believe the stones come from Brazil (where I understand lots of amethysts come from) and that they were set here in the US. The ring says '14k' on the inner side, which I understand means 14 karat gold. I assume the other settings are the same. From what we learned last night, I understand stones are more valuable with clarity in the stone. The ring stone has some cloudiness and what appears to be a dark purple plain - like a deposit I guess? The smaller stones don't appear to have defects, however it's hard to tell as the settings are in the way. I'm thinking with these the gold might be worth way more than the stones, but of course I have no idea. I don't expect they're worth too much, but would appreciate anyone's thoughts as to their value. Thanks so much. Patty _____________________________________________________________________

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Don't Need an ID, just some opinions

Found this pristine Vendome Necklace today. It is a single strand, but the larger beads are actually four sections strung around to make the bead. Interesting. The opinions I am seeking are: Would you sell alone, or try to find mates to make a set?

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Help! It looks like Peacock eye but its Blue and Red not green!

I have this brooch that looks like peacock eye but it's red where the green normally is. It is actually not glass but a very heavy thick coat of clear enamel over the foil like peacock eye. The enamel is so thick it looks like glass. What would I call this and what do you think the age is? Do you think this was done by an artisan? I could still call it an evil eye and reference the similarity to peacock eye in the description can't I? Jeez! I'm full of questions aren't I? It's a copper base like a Renoir enamel piece would be with black enamel on the back side.

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My dream is to find a Haskell...How close did I come?

When I saw this it jumped into my hand and forced my other hand into my purse, took out the money and handed it to the lady and then made me run....lol I fell in love with this one... All the beads are glass, it is very very heavy I don't think the hook is right for Haskell tho unless she went thru a time where she used this type? Isn't it purddy? Cathy Keep the candle burning till they are all home safe!!

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Can Anyone Name Some Of These Stone Beads?

I'm the worst when it comes to identifying stones.Can anyone help me out? TIA~

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New

I just got these. Pd $10 for the Florenza, was that an ok price? I thought it was very pretty. Couldn't find so not sure how old. Then this necklace with the side catch and 2 shades of silver beads isn't marked but I think it may sell ok. I have to clean some greenies off, but the finish on the beads is really in great shape. Also pr. of shoe buckles (whatever you call these) The gold foil is still in good shape. They're marked "Tip Toe" pat# 0212207 Last but not least, what do you think of this? What would I call it. Not marked and not sure how old. It's like a necktie almost. I'd appreciate anyone's opinions.

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Question about new Jewelry Policy

If I am reading it right, it is contradicting itself. In order to list in Fine Jewelry it has to be solid precious metal, OK. But it also states that it can't be PLATED. What if it is .925 sterling silver plated with 10kt gold? I do not sell plated jewelry but am just wondering because it seems to me that the policy could go either way. What do ya'll think?

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OT: your post cannot be published

was just trying to answer a thread and got the error that "your post cannot be published". Tried from two different PCs. Anyone else having problems posting, or is it just me, or did I break some rule? Of course if this post works, I guess I've answered my own question! LOL! * ---- Juli ---- * * The more I think I know, the more I know that I don't know * Jewelrypatentproject dot com Jewelrypatentproject dot blogspot dot com jooliebay dot com* ---- Juli ---- * * The more I think I know, the more I know that I don't know * Jewelrypatentproject dot com

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OT: HAPPY 29TH BIRTHDAY TO THREADS FROM DEBS

I'd sing, but then everyone would run screaming from the room. Happy day to you! Someboday better bake this woman a cake! * I am fairly certain that given a Cape and a nice tiara, I could save the world.

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How would you describe these scribbly, drizzly beads?

Looks like the blue beads have been drizzled with darker blue on this Japan set. Can't think of a way to describe it. And is there a name for the irregular beads? TIA.

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What type of brooch is this with slanted pin? Sparkly! TIA

It measures approx. 1 inch in diameter and approx. 2.50 inches in length, if measured down to the lowest rhinestone. Is this part of a scatter pin set? If pinned with the pin straight across, the dangling rhinestones are on a slant, and fall like a rhinestone waterfall effect, for lack of any other description. Thank You. It is unsigned. The rhinestones are very sparkly and clear and I think it's rhodium.

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Another good jewelry auction in Michigan

Another good auction with lots of costume jewelry just out my back door. Mr. and Mrs. Fabiano had a huge candy store in Lansing for years. Both of them passed recently and the estate auction is Thursday. I'm going to have Sherry pull me in a wagon. I think I can get the sympathy card played and get up close while she does the bidding. Yep, that's what we will do. Anybody have an extra large wagon that accomodates crutches and a fat azz???? Tom

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Does This Gentleman Represent Anyone In Particular?

I know you ladies

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Two necklaces from an estate sale (kinda)

Yesterday I found a nice variety of jools at an estate sale - a Sarah Cov set, Judy Lee earrings, Crown Trifari choker - then these two. I wish I had gone the first day, when that cardboard treasure chest was likely full! Apparently Grandma passed away, she was in her 90's. Can anyone help with these? Much appreciated! First I believe that this strand is real pearls. The tooth test is gritty, but of course I cannot tell if they are cultured or natural. They are a taupe or deep ivory color. Do pearls turn dark over time? Handknotted and the string is almost brown with age. The clasp has a marking 10K, then a symbol. I am hoping someone can help with the symbol. At first I thought it was a G, but on closer inspection realize it is not. Second piece, I thought was glass at first. The 35" necklace has matte black beads, handknotted, with rhinestone rondelle (is that the correct term?) spacers. The thing that threw me is that they have dimples, or flat spots on many of them. Anybody know what these may be? -- Nancy When life throws you worms, go fishing!

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Got This Miriam Haskell Brooch - Is this an Oyster?

and peridot green crystals? I've hunted using Miriam Haskell - Brooch- Pin- Shell - Oyster - Clam - Rhinestones - Peridot - Can't seem to find this particular piece anywhere. The mark is raised, offering some clues to the date, but the design is out of my sight. Any ideas? Thanks in advance to all -

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Chico's anyone?

Is there a site to look up the names of Chico's jewelry? I have googled and can't find anything. Thanks! Judy

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Discoveries to share with NEW SELLERS

Maybe I'm slow... or should read the manual better.. but I have just realized that saving a TEMPLATE of listings can make things go much faster... and using the delayed listing time is a HUGE help! No worries then about what time you're hitting the GO button.. it will GO for you later!! Made my evening much more pleasant tonight, and like magic things will appear tomorrow... or whatever day I plug in.. how very cool!! Just wanted to share, as I know there are a few other newer sellers on this list! Thanks! --J.J. SnooksCorner1930 LOVIN' the SPARKLES!!!

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Does This Style Necklace Have A Name?

I checked Sandys necklace

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Need help with Carnegie signature, please!

Hello! I got a pair of clip back earrings this weekend that are just marked CARNEGIE in block letters. I looked at the RCJ site and the Morning Glory site and did not see this signature. Can someone tell me if these would be real Hattie Carnegie earrings? The quality is there. --Carol

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How do you marked items as shipped if not using Paypal?

I can't figure it out. I have option to print and marked shipped, but only when using paypal for postage. It's messing my old routine up. Anybody else just take to post office for postage and labels? Thanks ~ I bet it something really easy that I am missing. Bran

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Are there any watch experts here?

Hello! Thank you for looking at my question. I have a potential buyer in Germany that asked me a question about two of my watches for sale. I bought them at an estate sale and I don't know a thing about watches. Does anyone here know what this means? Hi Kathie, thanks for the info. I saw 2 Elgin automatic wristwatches in your auction. Could you please try out if they have a bumber or a rotor movement? thanks for your efforts and best regards Do I have to open the watches to find this information? Thanks! --. Kathie If you wouldn't say it in person, don't say it online.

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Look what I found in the free box, trash or treasure?

Normally I don't even look in the free box at sales...usually it is full of wicker baskets and old socks...but for some reason this one I did and this was in it...marked peru and 925 Can you tell me anything about it? Thanks --mari Every Little Thing....Gonna Be Alright

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Thank you to the Boardies!

I wanted to say a great big sloppy Thank You to all the boardies who give info, encouragement, help, support

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Another mismarked item. Can I sell it?

Hi! Got a nice heavy link bracelet over the weekend that was marked 925 Taxco Mexico. Something didn't seem right about the mark so I asked my DH to test and it was not sterling - probably stainless steel. Can I list this if I don't mention the mark in the title and then if I explain it in the listing? I would just sell as a stainless steel bracelet. --Carol

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Pleeze Help ID Chunky Cab

Hi all, I'm back for more great info! No idea on this bracelet. Heavy linked, red

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A Little Help to Describe Coro Necklace With Blue Stones

I am not a regular jewelry seller on EBay so I am looking for a little help in properly describing this pretty necklace. The word Coro is written in script on the back. Does this help to date it? Are these rhinestones? What is the

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I found collection of Big Antique Silver Amulet Necklace, any info?? help

any info on following items --appreciated!! Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting.

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Real or fake Lapis Lazuli

Good afternoon all, Real or fake, I know Lapis Lazuli is one of the most imitated gem stones. I need your opinions on this carved elephant. I believe it has all of the characteristics of quality Lapis Lazuli, the color of the elephant is very accurate (on my monitor). I was told to try rubbing a spot with acetone to see if any color came off, not crazy about that idea, not sure what kind of affect the acetone would have , so I gave the piece a good bath with hot water and no color came off. Measurements are 4" tall and 6" long and about 2" wide and weighs about a pound. Thanks in advance for your help.

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What kind of plastic is this brooch?

Hi everyone! I have this neat plastic dragonfly brooch to list today and I am not sure what to call the plastic. Is it moonglow? Fiber optic? Or what? I think the plastic itself is acrylic maybe but it has that moonglow look. It has a C type clasp.. Thanks for your help! ---------------- Courtney

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Oh Debs, ThreadsfromDebs, is this what you were looking for?

Is the ice tong bracelet you were looking for? Oh and please over look any lint in the photos! It's silver tone and not mint, theres a little plate loss where it hooks together and the lucite has scratches, but if you want it message me your address and I'll get it in the mail. I also found these yesterday at the same flea market, different seller and they are gold tone clip ons.

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Would you consider this an inlay or.....

a overlay ?? When I look at it from the side I see two layers, the top layer is the design and the bottom layer is solid black. I was thinking 90's or newer.The only markings are made in the Philippines and that is on the card that the clip earrings are on.The price tag is still on the necklace so I guess that makes it new old stock. Also any good keywords all I can think of is Egyptian Mummy Beaded Necklace.Thanks for all you help! Cheryl

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Need help with a necklace please... (lots of pics)

I found this interesting necklace last weekend while visiting my folks. It's not something I normally would grab, but it just about jumped into my hands! LOL! I really love it, but have no idea quite what I've got. . Not sure if it is even really older. The construction looks older, but some of the components look newer. It does have a little damage and needs cleaning, but I'm not sure how best to clean it. The purple "stones" are plastic. The cherups are "riveted" on, rather than glued. But the "pearls" and rhinestones are glued. It does have a mark on the clasp, but so far I haven't been able to track it down. And, I'm thinking that possibly the chain was added recently. It also has that interesting green, purple, white color scheme that was discussed a while back from the sufragette days or something along those lines. Any help appreciated greatly! * ---- Juli ---- * * The more I think I know, the more I know that I don't know * Jewelrypatentproject dot com Jewelrypatentproject dot blogspot dot com jooliebay dot com--* ---- Juli ---- * * The more I think I know, the more I know that I don't know * Jewelrypatentproject dot com

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Need some help...possible Sarah Coventry

I bought a jewelry box full of mostly Sarah jewelry. There were chains without pendants and these two pendants. I know I have seen them before, but who made them, Sarah Coventry or someone else? --

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Help with Antique Jewelry: Ring Stone, Guilloche Locket, and Mexico Marks

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Can a cameo be identified?

Hi, all I know about this cameo is that it is carved shell and in a 14K gold setting. Is there such a thing as makers or brands or identity of cameos, as with pottery and such?

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One more...Dedrite emerald ring?

THis was my Great Aunt's ring. It came in the box with a paper calling it Dendrite Jewels. Never heard of such a thing. But there are tags and the box says the same thing. What do you make of this?:

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Gem testers

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Okay I am curious...how many grams

I only have a postage scale that weighs in oz. If something weighs say 0.8 oz on my postage scale what would that be in Grams?? Yep I have a couple of items that are gold and thinking about listing them but dont have the right scale so I was hopeing you all could help me decide if it was worth it. The rings have real diamonds, rubys, and a garnet one so would I be better off selling them individually then? I don't know anything about the stones...size/caret or anything, so I would be selling kinda blindly, I am having a VERY difficult time getting photo's of them to so I can't even show them to you.! So let me have it....what's the verdict? --Cathy Keep the candle burning till they are all home safe!!

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Again, a big thank to Belle

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Please help describe this necklace

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Tiffany

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Different Styles of Platinum Rings for a Wedding

You have a vast choice of diverse

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Need help with an Avon? pin

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Is this broken vintage strand worth listing? ID?

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OT? I posted this over on the Antiques Board but thought I would share

I'm not sure if this is a find or not but even dirty it sure is pretty Closed the piano stands a smidgen over 3" tall.

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925-silver jewelry, turned out only plated

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Need ID help/ 2 pins

First is a SS MOP Cameo, marks are Sterling then CC in a circlely thing. I hope my pics are good enough. Vintage or newer? Who is CC. I thought maybe Clark

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Need some help on 3 brooches Weiss, Schreiner

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Miriam Haskell Unsigned Jewelry

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Question about a sterling, Mexico, ring . . .

Does this look kind of hinky to you? It doesn't even have the usual Mexico mark I am used to seeing. Just Mexico - 925. Thanks!

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Beaded necklace with brass findings

Found this in the bottom of a pile of vintage jewelry, but unsure of age...any thoughts.

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Am I by any chance D

I've seen them use opaque rhinestones a few times, but not black and white. This is a honker too - about 2 1/2 inches across. -- Ruth the Packrat She who dies with the most toys, still dies. When's the estate sale?

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Help on Brooch ID- Opinions Appreciated!

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help with maker and title

hello again. before i begin i want to thank you all again for all the help. I have this set but can't figure out a maker or what to call these stones. any help is greatly appreciated.

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Would appreciate help with pearl necklace and amythyst pieces

Good morning - My daughter just received these pieces from her Great Aunt June. I know absolutely nothing about jewelry and tried to research with her last night, but still could not identify value of these pieces. The images are scanned and not the best. Hopefully there's enough there. This piece is about 18" long. The clasp says '10k' which I assume is 10 karat white gold. I did the tooth test and believe these are real pearls. The scanner did not pick up the slight cream color to them. Here is the backside of the clasp. The top has a pearl glued to it. Here are three amethyst pieces. I believe the stones come from Brazil (where I understand lots of amethysts come from) and that they were set here in the US. The ring says '14k' on the inner side, which I understand means 14 karat gold. I assume the other settings are the same. From what we learned last night, I understand stones are more valuable with clarity in the stone. The ring stone has some cloudiness and what appears to be a dark purple plain - like a deposit I guess? The smaller stones don't appear to have defects, however it's hard to tell as the settings are in the way. I'm thinking with these the gold might be worth way more than the stones, but of course I have no idea. I don't expect they're worth too much, but would appreciate anyone's thoughts as to their value. Thanks so much. Patty --_____________________________________________________________________

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Sunday, August 23, 2009

Very strange Coro pendant

I don't have photos right now but let me ask yall if you've heard of such a thing as this. It's a Coro piece, not especially attractive, maybe about 2 inches across, round. Riveted center of what looks like maybe enamel. Words in French Ordre Royal De L'Etoile D'Anjouan Comores. There's also some gold colored scripted words in French on the enamel that I can't make out. Now, here's my question. Was Coro ever commissioned to make medals or were they just gutsy enough to go about doing it willy nilly? LOL!-- ~Anything you can do I can do... kinda.~

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What is this called when the gt work goes into the leaves?

The gt work goes into the leaves of the tree. What is this called? Both are unsigned. Thanks guys, I can't find it!~Kim Also what kind of faux pearls are these and is it called a spray? Thanks again~Kim-- My Mighty!!

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Opinions: is this an Evil Eye bracelet

Thanks for looking. On the bracelet, I see 5 eyes. Am I seeing things, or is an evil eye bracelet? It's unmarked but very detailed, IMO. The 'eyes' are blue rhinestones set in a plastic circular block and wired in the middle of the 'eye socket'. These dress clips are very shiny and have carnelian-colored (?) glass cabs. Just making sure that carnelian can be used t describe a color. Thanks again!--

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Help with a pair of clip ons

I think these are so pretty but one blue stone is missing. I read a post on here a while back telling how to measure with links to a site that sells rhinestones. I can't find the post now Also, the red stone on the bottom is different. Is there a specific name for it? tia Deb

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Not jewelry, buttons--but I need some advice!

I found an old (probably 60's or 70's) handmade tapestry bag that is quite honestly not very pretty. It has weird straps no one on the vintage board had a clue what they were for, and it also has a stain--BUT it has four gorgeous confetti lucite buttons--which is why I bought it in the first place. I have not been able to capture what buttons look like in photo--they have gold glitter and what looks like tiny shards of abalone shell--lots of flashes of green, blue and pink. My question is, do you think I should just cut off the buttons and try to sell them alone, or should I leave it intact and sell it as a purse? What category would you put it in? I cannot show close ups of all four buttons together unless I cut them off--and even then, I am having a heck of a time photographing them, they are so much prettier than the photo. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

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COMING ATTRACTIONS THREAD 8/16 to 8/23

This Coming Attractions / Share Your Wares Thread will run from Sunday to Sunday. The rules are: 1. No more than two pieces per post and no more than three posts per week. (That way we are not jamming up the board and it puts everyone on the same page.) For a total of three posts per week and a show of six items - so choose wisely. 2. No long drawn out descriptions. If the piece is signed, just simply name the maker, or unsigned, or gold or silver. Keeping It Simple. 3. Pictures should be no bigger than 640 X 480 so the board isn't broken. Remember this is your opportunity to show fellow collectors what you will be listing this week. Hope everyone has a great week! Strut your stuff! --Sandy The above post is based on my opinion. My opinion changes with each new learning experience.

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Help With a Special Stone

Found this interesting Pegasus Coro demi. It is kinda cool. The center piece on the necklace spins. Missing rhinestones are not a problem, but-- Before I go and have my artist sister try and fix the earring stone, would it be even remotely possible someone might have one? Yes, it is a really longshot, but anyone with singles could you look? I will of course,pay for the stone. Thought I would check before going to repair. TIA --

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How do I describe this rhinestone set?

TIA. I haven't sold much jewelry so I'm unfamiliar with some of the terms. I'm learning however, tons from you guys on this board I have this pretty set, necklace and earings that I want to list, but I'm not sure what the description of the technique on the necklace part should be. I have looked everywhere for a marking or anything to indicate a maker and it appears to be unsigned. It seems to be rather well made and is missing just a couple of the stones on the chain part. Link Link Link Link Bought it for 50 cents in a yard sale and my daughter wore it one time as Prom Queen LOL

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How can I fix the tension on this Trifari Earring

I have a pair of Trifari earrings which I love dearly - I believe they have spring clips - the part that holds the earrings to your ear is floppy. How can I tighten it? It was too tight so I found some information on a website to loose the clip and now it falls off. I pushed a fingernail file under the middle bar with disasterous results. Wah! The clip is the same as on these earrings - item # 300338909210.

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Silver charms

I am sorry, I think my question was posted to the wrong board.

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Where Am I From?

Unmarked heavy silvertone metal necklace.--

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Silver charms

It has been my understanding when you state something as silver, it should have a silver content of 925. I bought 3 charms from a seller who stated they were silver and they are a silver alloy with a low silver content. Shouldn't the seller state this in their auction? Thank you for any input

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OT anybody know about doilies?

I asked on the VNT board a couple of hours ago and haven't gotten a nibble yet. Here's a link to that thread. I don't know anything about doilies, and I hope maybe somebody here does. Thanks for looking! Link

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ID Help On Old Necklace

Hello! Tannerman's Trading here again, looking for some possible ID help. A client of ours brought in this old necklace and clip on earring set, stating that it belonged to his mother. He personally dated it somewhere between 1920 and 1940, but he wasn't sure. We couldn't find any markings on it, but we're getting used to that these days. lol The tubular beads are metal, and the other beads seem too light weight to be crystal, but here again, we're not the experts. Does this set look familiar to anyone here? We appreciate your help with this very much! PS..please forgive our background in the pics...we were taking pictures of bulk coins yesterday, and haven't changed the background paper yet. --tannermans_trading_co

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Hig End Parure - keep together even if all pieces aren't perfect? split?

I'm pondering this because I have a specific set in mind (my rescue Juliana set), but won't bother to post a photo because it's really a general question and probably not a unique situation. Situation - have a gorgeous parure (bracelet, earrings, brooch) that is in perfect condition on the front, but the brooch and earrings have had their working parts replaced. The bracelet is in original condition. Should I keep all pieces together, or list the bracelet separately, and the repaired brooch and earrings together? I've decided to wait until at least late September to list these so have some time ... but I keep going back and forth on this grouping thing. Any thoughts?

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I'm sure you guys are all sick of this topic, but I just had to vent to people who understand. Fine, I learned the hard way not to buy stuff from most sellers in China ( I did find one or two that are very honest and terrific, not bashing here). So I bought what were supposedly fabulous faceted smoky quartz twist beads (from the US) at a decent price (not .99) and ended up with plastic cubes. I looked too late at the seller's feedback, and now I'm just so dissapointed. I will go through the whole rigamarole, have already contacted the seller who told me the beads were not plastic even though I had the pieces of dreck in my hands and know damn well they are. So what if I leave a negative feedback? They sell thousands of pieces of junk and ebay won't do a thing to them. And to top it all of, they get a discount to peddle their unending supply of junk. I don't think I'm being unreasonable, the shape is less at issue than the fact that they are plastic, that is blatant!! So, what do you folks think? Thanks for listening to my rant.

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Need help with a couple pieces..brass, etc.

Hey I am selling jewelry for an antique store that is closing in town and I am stuck on a couple pieces. The owner is giving me several cases at a time to work with and kinda letting me determine the prices (not much was already priced). I asked him if there was anything he would be upset if it sold cheap and the only thing he picked out was this necklace which he wants roughly $40 for. He said it was old and copper but I'm thinkin he meant brass right? Or could that be copper? Anyway, how old do you think it is? I've never seen anything like this in person before. Any other info that might be helpful? Secondly, can you tell me anything about this brooch? What is that neat stone? I thought for sure this one would have a C clasp but it has the rollover kind. Any idea on the age? Thanks so much for your help! ---------------- Courtney

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Help with this INDIAN HEAD gold makers mark?

I know this ring is VERY old, and I assume it's gold...but what is the Indian Head? I've done searches, but it's just not my field and it is a VERY large field. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you

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can someone help me identify the mark on this cross pin pendant crown rd?

looks like a crown with the letters rd beneath it...and a leaf wreath surrounding it...any ideas...tia --GEMSINVENTORY QUICK VIEW

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Help with Old Cameo Dating and Such! TIA

I know nothing about identifying/dating cameos. I've tested the metal and it is not gold or sterling. The cameo itself is shell. The pin closure is a C-clasp. It measures 2 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide. I would like to approximately date it, find out who exactly the figures are on it and somehow put a good starting bid price on it. The range for dates and prices on cameos is huge! I would like it to sell since cameos aren't really my bag baby! Thanks so Much!--... My name is Lisa and I'm a joolaholic.

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Picked these up today

Hello, I picked up a few things today and was wondering if you think these could possibly be D

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Help w/siggy on heavy gold chain please?

I asked on the board about a year and a half ago, to this day, I have not been able to find out what this mark is? Ideas? Thanks for your help, suggestions, anything. ~Kim -- My Mighty!!

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Help please with a double cameo......................

I have searched the internet until my eyes are crossed. The male figure may be Achilles, but I'm not sure. The brooch measures about 1 1/4" by 7/8". It is marked "Sterling" on the inside back frame. Any help appreciated. Link Link Link Thank you.--

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What is wrong with this Hobe' necklace?

Hello All! Picked this up today. Each end connector is signed Hobe'. But the black bead caps do not fit the beads and do not stay in place. Do you think it was made this way? Can it be fixed? What would you do? The beads are strung on a very fine chain. And, I do know that part of the extension chain is missing. Thanks for helping! --Carol

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Possible Haskell

I have looked through Cathy's site and matched the clip back under Haskell Clips and Pin Backs. It was an uncommon clip

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Do you think I could get $20 for this?

This was listed as sterling but when I got it I could tell right away it wasn't even silver, it's alpaca. When I checked the mark it only said Mexico. Mexico requires silver to be marked but the pic of the back wasn't very clear and I never even questioned it since it stated sterling in the title, item specifics and description. I could return it but no seller I have returned a misrepresented item to has given me return shipping for their mistake so I don't want to be out a few dollars for nothing, again. It's impressive at almost 3" and the stone is 1" so it might sell but I don't need another piece just sitting in my store. I paid $20 for it so I'd like to get at least that back for it. Whatcha think? --__________________ Whatcha doin'?

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Another question about an older pin clasp

First, I need to whine a little bit... I can't find ANY of my old threads! I tried to look up a couple of them ( like the other one with an old clasp) and can't find any of them. I tried searching other threads I participated in... most are missing. I also wanted to find the name of the other designer that worked in copper similar to Matisse REnoir. ugh! Anyway, I think this leaf is MOP and I think the pearls are real. The clasp is older

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How to post a photo to the boards.

Hi everyone, Here is a quick and easy tutorial for posting photos to the boards. The original post was made by eBay member bobal who can be found helping people on the Photos and HTML board To post photos to the board, you need to have them uploaded to your own server (if they give you space) or a host in order to get the url (address) needed to post. Here are some Image Hosting Sites When you have the url, add it to the board using some HTML like this, Here is a sample. Maeve

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Bakelite? Opinions appreciated!

I did both the simichrome and scrubbing bubbles test on this pin, and "seemed" to get a positive result (yellow stains on the q-tip). Opinions? If it does look like Bakelite, what color is this called? If it doesn't look like Bakelite, what would it most likely be? Thanks in advance.

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Please help ID / Date Plastic Disc Necklace w/ Old Clasp TIA

It measures approx. 14 inches in length. Each plastic disc is about 1/2 inch in diameter. Each disc is separated by a small goldtone or brass bead. the colors are solid coral, solid brown, clear yellow and a clear tortoise-shell color. It is unmarked. Thank you.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

IMPORTANT info for my joolie buddies IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know about you, but I'M NOT WILLING TO SHARE MY PHOTOS! I take great pride in 99% of the photos I take. I'm not willing to allow them to be snagged at will. Please read below (hope I don't get slapped for this): "Starting on August 31st, eBay is going to institute a new policy where photos you upload to any listing are put into a "catalog" of online images that any eBay user can then use for their own listings. The default setting for this is opt-in, which is a problem if you, like me, consider your photographs your property and want to control how they are used and by whom. A copyright notice is posted with a link to your user profile, but no additional information is given, and the link is quite small. Since the default setting is opt-in, and eBay has not sent messages out about this, a lot of people are going to be caught flat-footed by this new policy." FOR INFO ONLY and instructions for opting out. NOTHING FOR SALE ON THIS SITE. Here's a link to the article: Link

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Is this a real or fake Trifari?

I have a pink clamper

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Question about shipping

I have a buyer from France that wants to BIN on a pricier piece and is asking about shipping price. I have not shipped to France before but I have been shipping all over the world (even Italy), especially lately without any problems. Usually 1st Class International. However, most are less expensive items. The thing that bothers me is that the person's FB is private. And I have heard some bad stories about shipping to France but then I did about Italy too and so far so good. I thought I heard that Priority offered insurance but when I checked the USPS website it said it does not apply to Small flate rate or Flat rate envelopes. What is the best, most economical way to ship with Insurance or some sort of protection? The USPS site was confusing on that issue. I use Auctiva but have never used them for insurance. Is that a good option? Any others? Any guidance will be most appreciated.

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Looking for words to describe the style of 2 pieces....

I've got photos of two beautiful pins signed Limoges on the back with the artist's signature but can't describe the

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New Seller Needs Help Identifying 14k mark

I have a bracelet that is marked 14kcn. What does the cn mean? I googled it, but can't find an answer. Thank you for your help.

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Is this a grand parure or a reg parure?

My daughter can't pay her rent, I can't afford to either, so I thought I would sell a set I have and give them the money. It probably cost me close to 500.00 to and 2 years to get all the pieces, I bought them one piece at a time. There is a necklace, bracelet, earrings, and two brooches. Would this be a parure, or could I call it a grand parure? I have shown it here before with other questions. It is stamped Mexico, Sterling, and Parisina. I know it was made by Boucher in the the 30's or 40's, and the pieces aren't all that common. I am going to put a reserve on it, for what I paid for the pieces, which in these times might be too much, but I am not going to give it away. I don't have any luck on ebay, everything I have sold sells for pretty much opening bid. Any ideas for a good title? "Vintage Sterling, Parisina, Marcel Boucher, Grand Parure" Would this be keyword spamming? All of the above are true (except maybe the grand parure). Any help would be appreciated, thanks, Kelly

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Cini cross- vintage or repro?

Picked this up today- a Cini sterling cross w. cherubs. Is there any way to tell if this is an older piece, or one of the modern recasts? (This design is offered on the Cini site). It's marked CINI and Sterling on one side. On the other there's an odd mark "35" or possibly ".35". Not sure if it's a truncated 935 mark, or something else (you can just see it in the pic, at the bottom tip). Anyone have an ideas?

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Giovanni Zodiac necklace- anyone seen me before?

So I found this necklace a while back, and I really like it. But the acrylic facing came off, and the glue I used to put it back on left the icky bubblyness you see. I'm hoping to find another one, but I've never seen one on ebay, no matter how many times I've searched. It's signed Giovanni on the back, w/ the dates Aug 24- Sept 22, so I guess it's a zodiac piece. The only Giovanni pieces it seems I ever see is that darn rose (thousands and thousands of that rose....). Anyone see one of these before? Or even better, has one they'd put up for sale? TIA!

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For your reading pleasure ... a wonderful link

Found this link, with a history of 19th Century American jewelry ... lots of scholarly research and articles. I haven't read them all, but it seems chock-full of info. Link * I am fairly certain that given a Cape and a nice tiara, I could save the world.

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Problems getting item back from wrong buyer

Well - I need a bit of advice I think. The last week in July my son switched the paypal labels on two packages. One lady bought a chalkware bunny and the other one, a bunch of old Japanese toys. When I found out I apologized profusely and refunded each one more than enough from paypal to cover postage to return it to me, or forward on. The lady who got the bunny sent it right back to me and I mailed it out priority (she paid for parcel post) to the correct person. Well - that person, who got the toys by mistake, has yet to either send me back the package, or forward it on to the correct address. She told me on the 29th her husband would take it to the post office and forward it so I supplied her the correct address. It takes a couple days before I get responses from her, which is ok. I got an email back from her over the weekend that I never sent her the correct address. Then a minute later got another one that she had found the address and would mail that day. I said thank you very much, please advise when you ship it because the woman who should have gotten it is getting concerned that she'll never get her items. No response. I have emailed the poor woman on the short end here and told her I would be happy to refund her money if she wants, and if the package does come, I will trust her to pay again. (I do think she would) It's now been another 5 days and no package. I've tried calling the lady twice on the phone. She has a website and sells easter items. Ebay can't help because initially I mailed it wrong. Is there anything else I can do? I also mailed the lady who hasn't received her Japan toys, another toy, free of charge as an apology. I was also going to do the same for the lady who hasn't done the mailing. So she now has both items, the one she paid for and the one she didn't. I' bummed. Megan

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I'm so thrilled!

I finally found my first pair of WEISS! I did resize. Are these too huge on your computers? If so, sorry, let me know and I'll self report. Thanks all.

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Desperately need makers mark I.D. Mexican pre 1940

I Have this sterling dagger marked Silver Mexico, and it is marked inside by what looks like letters, or could just be a symbol? I checked out the hallmarks website and I dont see anything. Does anyone recognize either the work or the symbol or mark? Thanks in advance! [IMG]Link[/IMG] [IMG]Link[/IMG] [IMG]Link[/IMG]

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Navajo (?) verification and an interesting bead necklace

I got this pendant today the back is marked P SANCHEZ STERLING. This silversmith is not in my Hallmarks of the Soutwest book, and I could not find him on 925-1000. After googling, I found others that have him as a Navajo Silversmith, Phillip Sanchez. can anybody verify this as correct? Also, any idea on dates? Second are some vanilla colored beads. They are definitely not plastic, and seem too heavy to be glass. The clasp is marked Sterling. They are opaque, translucent, and clear pearlized on each bead. I hope my photos have captured that. Outside photos were impossible, they glow too much. Any ideas on what material they could be? I thought maybe a shell, but they seem to heavy for that. Maybe a natural stone? THANK YOU! Nancy When life throws you worms, go fishing!

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Please help with how to clean these........

W. German, I think the front looks okay. I don't even know what the metal is. The back is horrid. Is it even possible to clean them? Thanks, and please tell me there is some hope. My Mighty!!

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Are there any ways to get buyers to see listings? Do you all do emails?

Hi - I wondered if anyone has any tips or tricks for getting more viewers. Has anyone ever done a targeted email campaign? Just asking. If you see someone's name and you think they'd like what you have, have you ever sent them an email? I have such a variety of things I list that I'm not known for any one thing. I don't have a store and I don't have a website. Like people who buy say fancy buttons, I'm sure they have their favorites saved and those people sell hundreds of buttons. I can't compete on my small level. So I was just wondering if I'm missing out because I maybe don't know enough about driving sales. (and yes, I have read what ebay's written on the subject but it's not very helpful) Thanks!

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re: Hi everyone, Kat here with hallmark question....

My girlfriend is listing this 10k nouveau pin tonight at 7:00 pst...we are unable to find a small "r" hallmark...does anyone know by chance? I thank you all for your expertise!! Kat

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Newbie needs held with old black

Would not have thought much about this vintage plastic black chain but I bought a small box of antique lacemaking items – some jewelry was in the box, too. Other items dated from approx 1900 to 1930's. Hi. I just recently decided to sell on ebay and so bought my first Simichrome in order to verify bakelite pieces. I read on line that Simichrome was the best test so I ordered a tube. I have never tested for bakelite before and I am a bit confused. I got the positive yellow on my butterscotch and red pieces, but I am confused when it comes to black. I read it does not always show a positive on black or pieces that are lacquered. Plus, how "yellow," does the test have to be? Could you take a look at this link chain. I actually would not have thought much about it except it was in a box lot I recently purchased. Other items in the box were antique lace making, sewing and jewelry items. The other items dated from approx 1900 to 1930s. Since it was in that box lot, I thought it might be special. Any idea what it is or what it is made of? Simichrome just returns a "dirty" cotton swab. The links are very different than the bakelite link chains I see listed on ebay. Pieces are diamond or triangular shaped with oval and round links in between. It is broken. The long piece is 11 inches. The "diamond" shaped segments are 2 sizes. The largest is 1 ¼ inches long, 5/8th inches wides and ¼ inch think. Have you ever seen anything like this? Is it something special?

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Help Needed w/ Carved Kissing Bunnies Clamper Bracelet

Can anyone help me with some sort of id for this bracelet? I believe it is bakelite but I have not tested it as of yet. It sounds like bakelite though. It's 2 rabbits kissing. The hinge is bright untarnished gold color but it is marked Silver on the inside. Could this be silver covered in real gold? Or, was there ever a jewelry company named Silver? Any guess at a maker? I'm not sure if you can see in my pictures but, if you look closely, you can see a swirl or pattern in the white. I do apologize since I didn't think of getting a picture of the side since I didn't notice the full extent of the pattern until after taking the pictures. But, when looking through a loupe at it, the pattern appears to be a snake skin pattern and not just a swirl or random swirl pattern. Do many bakelite pieces have a snake skin type pattern in them? Could it possibly be French, or do you think it was made here, or elsewhere? Any guess at age? It seems to be made with very good quality. Is it, or is it just me? It has a wonderful smooth feel to it. Thanks in advance for any help, comments, or suggestions you can give me with it.

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