Recent Content by Hollyblue

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    Antique Diamond Ring

    It is not a rose cut stone,they have a flat back and a pointed top.
    Post by: Hollyblue, Jun 10, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Brooch

    Chip inlay,needs a real test for sterling.A magnet only tells you if the metal is ferrous or not.
    Post by: Hollyblue, May 30, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Sterling Necklace Possibly Native Maker's Mark?

    A photo of the front of the piece could help.
    Post by: Hollyblue, May 30, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Finds Thread

    This is what the original rhodolite looks like,discovered in the Cowee valley North Carolina.[ATTACH]
    Post by: Hollyblue, May 1, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Finds Thread

    Does the mokume bracelet have a maker's mark?
    Post by: Hollyblue, Mar 14, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Need any info about this old KATANA style SWORD.

    Do not do anything to the rust on the handle area!!!!
    Post by: Hollyblue, Mar 8, 2026 in forum: Militaria
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    Is this sapphire pendant Art Deco or a revival piece?

    Synthetic sapphires have been available since 1902.
    Post by: Hollyblue, Mar 7, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Anyone recognize this weird mark?

    Poorly soldered jump rings and finish,probably made by a hobbyist.
    Post by: Hollyblue, Mar 3, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Seeking information about Native American Symbol and Artist Initials JS

    At one time the manufactures changed the font on the Sterling tools,I don't know when it happened.
    Post by: Hollyblue, Mar 1, 2026 in forum: Tribal Art
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    My Mom's Engagement Ring

    A number of garnet types will glow under a UV light. Any comments welcome.
    Post by: Hollyblue, Feb 28, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Enamel vintage (?) antique (?) CROSS

    Looks like the black part is niello...... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niello
    Post by: Hollyblue, Feb 7, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Barrel Clasp Necklace

    It could be nickle silver.... nickle,copper and zinc.
    Post by: Hollyblue, Jan 19, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Barrel Clasp Necklace

    It looks like the stone is glued onto the back plate.Most of the maker's I know never have an open back on pendants.
    Post by: Hollyblue, Jan 17, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Opal pendant

    If the cap is plastic it will feel warm,if it is glass/quartz it will feel colder.
    Post by: Hollyblue, Jan 9, 2026 in forum: Jewelry
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    Opal pendant

    Looks like a triplet,appears to have air bubbles between 11 and 12 o'clock.
    Post by: Hollyblue, Jan 9, 2026 in forum: Jewelry