Interesting! I'll look into this, thank you!
Oh interesting, can garnets be purple? this one is definitely purple.
Update: Now I have a gem tester I took the brooch out again and tried it out, ding for diamond!! Shame about the chip, but I'm definitely not...
This weekend's finds Amber Chip necklace and a crystal set in silver, should be amethyst but isn't gem testing high. 10 euros for the two....
Oh boo hiss, that's annoying! I got them to sell in a lot with my actual sterling and amber earrings. I'll look again with the blacklight but...
I'm sure you all get tired of asking the same amber questions so apologies in advance but I'm running a little short on time to search through...
Thats true I suppose! I'm on the other side of france so we get far more limoges than flemish haha. 700 is a LOT omg, I hope that piece likes her...
I've started a deeper dive of Ebay, I've tried wrong spellings, and generic keywords. Also I've been finding that I miss a lot of listings, so now...
Where DO you ladies find your pieces???? I feel so out of the loop over here :drowning: All those beautiful solid, heavy, silver, SHINY pieces...
Yeah that's gonna be interesting!!:confused: But cars are 50% cheaper in the UK than France so if I want a car of my own that's where to get one.
I've only had 3 hours but they're going well! Never driven before, even off road, first lesson was really me behind the wheel for 90 minutes...
yes this will be something to check for sure. I think everything will be easier once I have my driving license, as I can start looking for work in...
That does seem to be the way to go I think. I'll have to look around down to where I'm moving to see if there are any availabilities in either an...
The course is 2000 pounds with the NAJ, and its described as a 'crucial first step' :eek: Edited to add, the student must be in the jewelry trade...
Good to know, I'm a uk citizen so it might make sense to get a certificate there, and if need be do an extra course for France/EU.
Sorry all, we did a car boot sale ('vide grenier') yesterday and then I was hired for a job in America that didn't start until 1am BEFORE the...
I've been considering finding some online courses and getting certified as an antique jewelry appraiser. I think it'd be a good tool to have if I...
That three leaf clover is an instant favourite to me, but then again I'm a sucker for tigers eye!
Oh yes you've found a goodie in the Jean Cocteau! I had a flammarion brooch that was a collaboration with Madiglioni's estate. The Cocteau cats do...
What a collection! I'm looking forward to my trip to the cotswolds a lot more now! Though November isn't really the collecting season.. The...
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