Thanks for the information Bronwen. Just to be clear, I didn't mean to give the impression that I was questioning your expertise in the shell...
You may be right Evelyb. The clasp says Plated at the bottom.
Thanks for the lead Bronwen. I did a search on helmet shell and didn't find a match. But then I came across this: Conch Shell Rounded Tube 3-6mm...
Thanks Lucille and KSW. Celluloid it is. Thanks for confirming. I'm pretty sure the beads are molded, not carved. Both mine and in the listing...
Will do Aquitaine.
Upon very close inspection, the rose beads seem to have seam or mold line around each bead. Also they are hand knotted. Though not so sure that...
It's beautiful! I think between the wars as well. Although it looks a bit like a cross between Egyptian revival and Art Nouveau.
That makes sense.
Perfect. Thank you OBB. Actually I always use white.
Can I give it a vinegar bath? I tried a sunshine cloth on the chain but to no avail. I would really like to clean up the chain if possible. Any...
Hello experts! Hope everyone's day is going well. I am stumped on the material used for these bead necklaces and would appreciate your knowledge,...
Just wanted to share this made in Austria crystal baguette and faux pearl necklace that I got in an auction lot along with some Weiss, Warner and...
Thanks for telling me on what you based your judgement on, OBB. That helps a lot going forward.
Since I have the utmost respect for your opinion and knowledge, I am going to revise my thinking and list it as Czech. I want it to be right and...
Thanks OBB, I am cautious about identification from broad internet searches which is why I ask questions here. I appreciate the reminder. In...
Thanks everyone for all your opinions and knowledge. I think Aznathalie nailed it. Using her example in a search many like glass bead necklaces...
Thanks Owned. I thought Czech and 1920's-1930's because of the length.
They are similar to yours KSW. Your design is more defined though. But I see the same swirl effect on the round beads on both yours and mine....
Hello and Happy New Year to All! I have this 50" (flapper length, correct?) glass bead necklace that came in lot of jewelry I accidentally bought...
Great site! Thanks so much.
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