I picked up these two belts today (online), and I'm trying to figure out more about them. The seller said that he acquired them in Pakistan in the...
One of my most recent finds. I think it is silver, but I haven't gotten around to testing it yet. Hallmarked on pin and back. I saw a similar one...
I've been thinking about buying this item, but I can't tell if it's a genuine Tughra mark or a maker's mark? What do you think? Is it normal for...
It's been a while since I've been on this forum. I hope you're all doing well. I've been pretty busy with things going on in my life, and I...
Every so often, I come across an awesome piece of jewelry I don't even have the words to describe. In this case, it was this huge sterling silver...
I recently picked up this ring. The way the stones are set reminds me of Georgian era pieces I have seen, but I worry that the quality doesn't...
I don't normally buy baskets, but this one stood out to me. The edges of the twigs are burnt, and it appears too well made to be a tourist piece....
I've been searching for a bloodstone watch fob for a while now, and couldn't help but splurge on this fob when it came up at auction. The bezel is...
Now that I'm back in the US, I don't come across the same fun finds that I did in Germany, but every now and then I find something interesting. I...
I picked up these lovely belts over the last couple weeks. One is niello, hallmarked on the back--I found a similar one described online as being...
I'd love your thoughts on this. Is this a silver mark? Sorry, this is the only picture I have at this time. [ATTACH]
Hi everyone. I know it's been a while since I've been on. Things have been kind of tough lately, but they're starting to improve. I picked up...
I bought this British sterling silver brooch. It looks like a coat of arms to me, and with the engraving on the back, I was wondering if it might...
I am in the process of sorting through my jewelry, and have come across these interesting pieces that I am trying to figure out. I'd love your...
I purchased this as part of a lot. I'm trying to figure out the age. What do the numbers on the back mean? I haven't had any luck researching the...
I purchased this bracelet at a flea market in the Czech Republic. It's not hallmarked, but it's signed MC on the hook clasp and it looks an awful...
I purchased this necklace at an antique shop. I paid a bit more than I would have liked, but something about this rings a bell to me... The beads...
This might end up being a controversial thread, so apologies. What are your thoughts on re-purposing *cough* destroying *cough* antiques? Such...
I bought this bracelet for about 5 euros over melt value today, figuring that it looks old enough to be valuable. The circular rose sections look...
Okay, I think I might have a low-key fixation on finding Austro-Hungarian jewelry now. I picked the pendant up for 8 euros today and the brooches...
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