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I would say they are in a closed back setting rather than that they have a metal coating. Think you are correct, though, that this probably indicates they are not actual stones, but they could be crystal. Good sparkle?

 

I'd almost bet on Made in USA; that's an American style patent number on the clip itself.

 

Hi Bronwen, yeah thats the made in india stamp. reads correctly as you have placed it (upside down)

 

the mark on the clip part is just a metal/patent type mark, so wonder if the clip parts were made separately

 

Modern jewellers typically buy findings - the metal hardware bits, such as clasps - from other companies that make them.

 

the spring loaded mechanism is cool..!

 

You see that type of mechanism a lot on convertible pieces that can be a brooch or 2 clips. The Coro brand name 'Duette' is often used for any such piece.

 

I own far too much of that turquoise resin chip stuff. Ma used to buy it in the sixties and I’m rather fond of it. I’ve some in white metal, some brass. Not seen a dress clip, but that looks like some earrings I own.

 

dress clip is very helpful, thanks Obb. yeah i don't like the pieces that are all just clumped together. at least this looks a little set out better and flat

 

Why is it darker over a rainbow
The darker area over a rainbow is due to the way light is refracted and reflected within water droplets. As light enters a water droplet, it is split into its component colors, causing the colors to fan out and become visible as a spectrum. The light is then refracted in different directions, creating the impression of a fan of colors. This process, along with the refraction of light, results in the formation of a rainbow. The area outside the primary rainbow appears darker because the light is directed away from the viewer, resulting in an area that looks darker because there's less light coming at you from it.

..........Yeah yeah blah blah ......we all know its probably MAAAGGGIC

 

Of course!

 

You've got an amazing mind Amigo !
...My Wife frequently comments on my non-sequiturs-'How'd you get from your Grandpa the railroad mechanic to the design of Frankenstein's Laboratory ?'
-'What non-sequitur ?'
PS-What's your new Avatar from ?

 

It's AI magic! Just don't ask the AI; it'll give a circular logic response instead of the truth. Rincewind dunnit!

 

Bless the immortal Mr. Pratchett.Enjoyed 'Good Omens' (Pratch & Gaiman).

 

Ok, what are we all smoking tonight?


I met Pterry a few times. Wonderful man.

 

I'm headed out the door to church, so.. petrol exhaust from the lawn and leaf guy?

 

That's a quite cool memory Bear. He sure seemed like a sweet down to earth guy ( not that i know nuttin'). The thing about a Pratchett book is it was light amusing fare that also completely took you away from the run of the mill BS for a few hours.
PS-The chap def has his own immortal niche,bit like Tolkien or Stephen King, and his fans are just as deeply devoted.

 

He also managed to get across some very profound social messages under the lightness.

https://terrypratchett.com/explore-discworld/sam-vimes-boots-theory-of-socio-economic-unfairness/

 

vimes suddenly had a brain wave ..............Ebay

he found a very good pair of doc martens (not exactly what he wanted....but close)

more expensive than a £10 pair, but cheaper than a £50 pair...........interesting

.......he ended up spending a little more than he wanted (outbid)

and came a day late (so had to wear the worn out cheap ones that day)

worse things though...............WAY to tight
even worser...........................Bad stitching

and adding the postage costs into the equation (worked out about the same as the 50s in the end)

an absolute ruddy bloody waste a time