Thanks, TallCakes! mmm, I do love me some cake with thick frosting, darn, I'm craving sugar!
[ATTACH] I know who designed them and for whom but I can't find any DP plates sold in order to have a tiny hint of value. One was listed on...
With the 925 mark I don't think it's that old, not period Brutalist...but cool!
They are pretty but not great quality. I bet some/all have that wide C-strap catch for the pin stem. They used old jewelry boxes to add some...
I'd say the beads are agate/jasper/quartz or similar with brass spacer beads. The style looks 1970's to me and I think many call this mixed-stone...
I vote for Jade, too! would love to see it cleaned up!
Yes, perhaps a pendant. However, I don't think it would have laid flat on the body as the basket is sloped downward toward the top and bottom....
The appraiser stated the diamonds were brilliant cut. I'm not sure I can get very close and clear on individual diamonds. That person also...
I first thought this 14K gold diamond & turquoise ring was Victorian due to the high basket setting. But, the appraisal stated the diamonds are...
Love all 3! How does one differentiate between Venetian with roses and Czech with roses?
What fascinating hair picks, tiaras and combs! I imagine a museum of fair size and abundant knowledge could be populated by the collectors in...
Good question as to stone, I'd like to know IF you find out. Don't have a gem tester with you?
No problem, I know what you meant!
Sometimes, it takes a village! I found this site on French jewelry makers, a little info in 2nd paragraph....
As you all realized, the 18K piece is not mine, sigh... @Marote , thanks for the links! I guess gold-filled or heavy rolled gold is likely the...
[ATTACH] I had no luck finding a useful link to anything labeled "ORIA3" as the only text match I got led to an old Pinterest page in French for a...
A good candidate for Labradorite. Have you tried researching the artist to see if they have info on the design and stone?
With the new "kilt pin" search term, look what I found! https://www.rubylane.com/item/1687510-1670/WJ-S-Sterling-Silver-Citrine-Sword
Thanks, Debora! I was thinking it was similar to a kilt pin, just narrower! I think you nailed it! As for whether the stone is original or not, I...
This sterling silver brooch is marked as such along with what looks like "W. J. & S..." so I'm guessing sons? I first though the style was Arts &...
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