I bought this ring at a thrift store a few years ago and was never able to figure out exactly what the stone is, how old it is, etc., etc. (it...
Beautiful necklace!
Thank you so much Any Jewelry for the speedy reply and definitive answer. I really value your expertise.
I bought this necklace last week at a thrift store and am wondering if the chain and pendant could be a marriage. I found a similar example at...
The needles may have been kept in a separate piece of fabric. Or maybe it was used to hold a sterling silver toothpick, although most sterling...
Looks like it was meant for a lady because of the floral decoration. Maybe a needle case....the needles may have been stuck directly into the...
If a scouring powder doesn't work, you could try a rust dissolver. I've used Permatex Rust Dissolver Gel to remove rust from metal objects, but...
Marquetry musical jewelry boxes like yours were popular in the 1960s-70s. Whoever made them also made small occasional/end tables with music boxes...
I'm sorry, I thought your comment meant you were thinking it should have had shoulder pads--I was reading too much into it.
1950's dresses didn't have shoulder pads (maybe some rare exceptions). The 1940's square/broad-shoulder look went out of style with Dior's "New...
Since you mentioned that you bought it in the northeast US, I'll expand a little on the black walnut dye angle (since I did a little research on...
I can understand not wanting to snip the thread loops, and respectfully disagree with those who said thread loops were meant to be removed after...
The back side of the embroidery is too messy for a shawl or scarf with all the loose ends of the thread showing, and the underside of the...
To me it looks like an Arts and Crafts era embroidery—I think it’s very attractive. The design, colors, and fabric bring to mind images of it...
Beautiful dress, and looks perfect on you. I also like your necklace and shoes with it. I sell vintage clothing and often have the dilemma of...
It's the St. John logo (stylized SJ). I have a few pieces of their jewelry--the plating is high quality.
Am I the only one having a hard time believing this is an unsigned Miriam Haskell piece (pre-war or otherwise)? I don't belong to the FB group and...
The bracelet is made from sew-on flat-back rhinestones and black glass bugle beads--most likely home made in the 1950s. The clasp looks like it...
For me, it’s kind of sad the way monetary values get attached to various paintings, and how some artists are respected and others aren’t. I’ve...
Amazing chain! To wear it doubled as a necklace, maybe you could find a short watch chain (gold filled?) with links of similar size/weight to use...
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