I think for now I will just enjoy it as a nice piece of forgotten jewelry. Kind of like my stickpin collection. They were so popular back in the...
Seems the gunk as been slowly coming off by slowly chipping at it with a wet paper towel. I got the gunk off that was covering the enamel and...
Thank you for all the help guys! I know this may not be a good idea but what do you guys think of having a pin attached to the back so it could...
My bad! I meant 1868 I messed that up. Also thanks for the sash buckle info, every thing online says belt buckle so I just assumed
Hey so I bought this belt buckle today for quite a bit... $190 which is right around what the gold content is worth. I'm a sucker for this old...
I worded that poorly, but the fob itself weighs 9 grams. 9 grams of solid 14k!
Found this at an antique mall for $45. I was excited when I saw it, it was the last chain I looked at in the case. As soon as I saw the fob I was...
Definitely around 2 inches or more!
Hmmm no measurements on hand at the moment but I don't think this would be a lingerie pin.... Well at least I hope not as I plan on wearing it on...
Hey, it's been quite some time since I posted here! I found this the other day for $100. It has $100 worth of gold alone so basically bought it...
Thank you so much Bronwen! I really do appreciate your expertise on cameos. Finding this makes me a little happier since I lost a very nice ring...
Where are you seeing a signature Aquitaine?
I was hoping you'd chime in! Thank you so much! How should I go about cleaning it to ensure it doesn't dry out and crack? Also, was this a good...
Bought this set for $45. I couldn't pass it up when it was presented like this especially at a pawn shop of all places. The box could be original...
The carbon spots may indeed be dirt, haven't cleaned it up and the gunk is thick. Thanks holly for the info, I'll see what kind of a quote I can...
Thanks! I'm really excited about this diamond haul. Basically bought all about scrap. These were the two ring of the bunch that are in very nice...
Interesting holly. Is this something that can still be done today? As in I find a diamond and they can set it in and it looks identical? I was...
Next we have a HEAVY 14k belcher set diamond. Seems and looks like an oval diamond?? I can't tell? Definitely not as old as the two above but...
Picked up 4 rings today for $180. Gotta say these are stunning. Most were up for scrap but I picked them up before that could happen. The first...
Oh well lol I'll clean her up and post more pictures. The white stuff is gunk and cleans off. I can see coral lines as well. Got to test for gold...
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