Love it. I presume it is marked sterling or tested? Did you polish it by chance or was it polished by the seller? An interesting combination of...
As @Jaena said, take the stones over to get checked. I am not so sure they are smoky quartz as I see a purple color as well. They appear quite...
My take on it is from experience, unfortunately, I would not use an ultrasound cleaner on antique jewelry of any type. It can lead to disastrous...
My best guess, given I cannot find an example, the heart shape of the stamp suggest finland and within the heart is what looks like a variation of...
lol, I can dream :)
The top held something indeed. So here is my best guess :) Antique french spelter? musketeer inkwell holder missing the inkwell :) Outside of...
Have you removed the cardboard to look at the actual canvas? Seeing the canvas back can possibly help date it. At first glance, based upon the...
I love silver spoons! Nice assortment!
I have not done any looking, but I own enough of the stuff from Mexico that whenever I see crushed turquoise like this, my first thought is Mexico.
I will chime in. In my humble opinion, I would place it as Georgian era. Do not be surprised if the gemstones are real - they would need testing -...
Yes, it is correct, it has the kings mark represented by the lions head, it has the mark of George the 3rd used from 1785-1820, it has the correct...
So, my wife was out of town so I did an online auction. Not sure what I purchased here, just thought it was large and interesting. Really, not my...
That's an interesting question. My wife and I are now officially retired so I guess that makes me a free bird. I have been self-employed out...
You can do what your Uncle did and loan it to a museum to display. This way, you are not having to decide what you want to do with it today. While...
Yes, you are absolutely correct. I remember giving my daughter in law a victorian era bohemian garnet and gold bracelet I managed to pick up as...
I think this is probably not the best way to ask the question. There are lots of places all over the place that have opportunities regardless of...
I believe it is an AE inside of a heart. Is it possible this was someone that worked for another shop, but had their own mark for their pieces?
Nice find, and lovely piece. I would recommend taking it to a trusted jeweler to have the stones reviewed and authenticated. Very much worth the...
I believe this will set you one the right course :) https://www.gioiellivenezia.com/en/gioiello/economic-blackamoors/costume-jewelry-blackamoor-8/
Sadly, the lot sold for a grand total of 22 bucks and I am sitting watching waiting for it to pop up as a closing lot and somehow I missed it :(...
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