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    Sobral or not?

    Sobral pieces can be truly vintage since the company is not new. I'd check their site to see if this kind of construction is used.
    Post by: Curioser, Apr 18, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Is this a Native American napkin ring?

    Great idea! I'll try it!!
    Post by: Curioser, Apr 14, 2026 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Is this a Native American napkin ring?

    I saw the Convent ring, construction and lining material differ. So, mine may stay a mystery. I appreciate all who commented!
    Post by: Curioser, Apr 14, 2026 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Is this a Native American napkin ring?

    My oversight! It's 1 7/8" high and rigid so it would be quite a hassle to pull hair through it. The other NA rings had leather in some cases,...
    Post by: Curioser, Apr 14, 2026 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Is this a Native American napkin ring?

    I found something similar online a few years ago, it was called Iroquois or Woodland Indians. Then, today, I found a pair attributed to Chippewa...
    Thread by: Curioser, Apr 13, 2026, 8 replies, in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Where are these earrings from? And the stone?

    Fantastic! So VERY helpful! I'm pleased to find out my Israel guess was correct. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
    Post by: Curioser, Mar 27, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Where are these earrings from? And the stone?

    Thanks for all the replies. I don't think these are recent and the DO test as sterling. I agree that those who gave misattributions weren't doing...
    Post by: Curioser, Mar 27, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Where are these earrings from? And the stone?

    They test as .925 silver but have gilt finish. The sideways mark on the clip backs is a large "n" with "a2" inside. I'm thinking Israel and...
    Thread by: Curioser, Mar 26, 2026, 12 replies, in forum: Jewelry
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    Jesuit description of the world in the 17th century.

    The engravings are lovely, the depictions of various people of the world are rather comical!
    Post by: Curioser, Jan 3, 2026 in forum: Books
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    Cameo Pendant

    Looks like black glass to me, conchoidal fracture at the hole.
    Post by: Curioser, Nov 22, 2025 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Christmas Shopping Almost Complete

    Fabulous! Are they shell cameos? I hope she wears the final creation often!
    Post by: Curioser, Nov 22, 2025 in forum: Jewelry
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    No help needed just sharing

    Amazing it's in as good condition as it is! The howling face is the end!!
    Post by: Curioser, Nov 22, 2025 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    I knew what this was. Heh. Peranakan.

    What an informative thread! I had one of these belts, only silver-plated. Took a long time for me to figure out what it was. Appreciate the...
    Post by: Curioser, Nov 22, 2025 in forum: Silver