Thank you for the info @Bdigger ... but these are Natural Ceylon sapphires, yes the Star sapphire has a diffused star.. It is purplish red but...
I too was surprised with the price.. :wideyed:
I think they are mother of pearls.. "a hard, iridescent substance that forms the inner layer of certain mollusk shells, used for making buttons,...
I really appreciate it, keep up the good efforts... :happy:
Thanks Any Jewelry for the info.. you have been answering all my questions since i started posting on this forum.. :happy: Can also be called a...
Hi all, An old Star Sapphire ring in 22k gold... No makers marks but is it possible to guess which era it belonged to based on the design? All i...
Yes possibly, because the links look quality but the bezel setting is bad..
Thank you Any Jewelry... :) that's what i wanted to confirm.. not an aged piece but a bad setting...
An old Star sapphire silver bracelet from Sri Lanka. Judging by the design is it really old or just bad craftsmanship? Would like your comments...
Thanks for the info... :)
Hey all, Would like to know more about this tiny Roamer watch belonged to my grandmother. I'm guessing the year of manufacture could be 50s-70s?...
I have not thought about it. I guess it suits more to be set as a pendant.. :cool:
Yes you are correct :) that's exactly how it is.. Front is domed and the reverse is carved/molded with paint or something that has an opalescent...
Thanks all for the info. @Bronwen Yes the top is flat and the bottom is carved in to. So must be a reversed carved glass intaglio. Yeah I think I...
Thank you Any Jewelry, Yes it looks like glass.. but doesn't feel heavy like glass.. I wasn't certain about the representation either... now i know..
Hey Joolies... Here is another mystery piece to me.. i think this what you call an Intaglio? I just know that this is an old piece, but not sure...
Thanks Any Jewelry. Yes indeed.. i wish i had known him, could have learned a lot from him.
Thank you everyone for the comments :) I guess i forgot to mention that my grandfather was a Gem merchant, so he used to collect antique jewelry...
As the ring is from my grandparents, it should be before 1960s at least. Regardless of the age how much would you think a ring like this can...
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