Thanks Hollyblue...I was trying also to remember the name of that design feature!
I have several times put this necklace in a pile with other necklaces to sell as a lot (haha...if I ever get to that). But for some reason, the...
This double 'knop' brooch is 1 3/4" by 7/8" and tests as silver (I have not nailed down the fineness). The knop design is similar to but not...
Welcome to the forums sassafras! There is a thread especially for getting help with translations:...
Yes, good possibility, I was surprised by it.
Thank you for all your thoughts and insights AJ and kyratango! This has been a lot of fun and very informative!
OK, I broke out my (admittedly inexpensive) diamond tester and read the instructions for the second time; I think I got it in an amateur kind of...
Wow, those earrings are very, very close, including the overlapping loops the stones are set in.
I'm not convinced they are stones either, they do appear to be sort of glassy in real life. In any case, this one is a keeper. It goes perfectly...
I keep looking, but so far I haven't found any marks. I did gently clean it up and nothing further was revealed.
The clasp is very secure. When the 'trombone' part is pulled out you still need to push the pin down and out to the side to free it.
Oh my!!!!...that is the first one I've seen with rubies!!!
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and comments! I did get this checked out. All the gold parts are 18k and those are indeed tiny rubies in the...
This does test as silver. Using 18k acid, the scratch test turned a bluish color. The gilding seems to be very thin.
The focus great but here it is with black light [ATTACH]
I was assuming gilded silver as well (also referred to as vermaille?). Haven't tested it or cleaned it up yet. I am a little concerned about...
@kyratango I checked with a black light and they glowed a deeper richer color. Is that what you mean?
Thanks! And I did not consider the construction of the hinge! Now I have one more piece of info...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I purchased this brooch on the same foray that I found the necklace I just posted. Although a bit distressed...
Hi folks, I am wondering about the origins of this very pretty necklace. Also, I think the cabochons are stones but unsure of what kind(s). Am I...
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