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vintagerobin replied to the thread Pin marked Made in China and SILVER. But what's in the center?.

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vintagerobin liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Pin marked Made in China and SILVER. But what's in the center?.

Lovely brooch. If you want to sell it, be sure to include "Chinese Export Silver" in the title.:)

vintagerobin replied to the thread What are these, tiny copies of coins?.

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vintagerobin liked daveydempsey's post in the thread What are these, tiny copies of coins?.

They look like what is called Widows Mites. Biblical Judaea coins. They might be copies....

vintagerobin liked evelyb30's post in the thread Finds Thread.

Glitter grrrl magnet for sure. It would also work as a modern prom boutonierre; it would look hot on a tux lapel.

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What are these, tiny copies of coins?

They are metal and look like mini versions of ancient coins. Has anyone seen these before? I did find one similar item in my search but...

Forum: Antique Discussion

vintagerobin liked evelyb30's post in the thread Finds Thread.

Beat me to it. I was going to say Venice for the cameo image. The round rivoli pin (the big flower made of round rhinestones) with the...

vintagerobin liked Ownedbybear's post in the thread Pin marked Made in China and SILVER. But what's in the center?.

Absolutely carnelian, which was used a great deal in pieces like this. I’ve got a few.

vintagerobin liked shamster's post in the thread Pin marked Made in China and SILVER. But what's in the center?.

I was about to say agate and saw your comment, just searched and find out carnelian and agate are actually different stones!

vintagerobin replied to the thread Pin marked Made in China and SILVER. But what's in the center?.

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vintagerobin liked Hollyblue's post in the thread Pin marked Made in China and SILVER. But what's in the center?.

It looks like carnelian.

vintagerobin replied to the thread Finds Thread.

That one wins the sparkle award!

vintagerobin replied to the thread Finds Thread.

Thank you! That pole in the middle of the front of the building pretty much nails it.

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Pin marked Made in China and SILVER. But what's in the center?

This came in a large lot of jewelry and smalls. Is the center some kind of stone or glass? Thanks! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

Forum: Jewelry

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I love it when they get near the end of an auction and everyone is tired and ready to move on. The auction starts putting up larger lots...