Also could be called reclaimed/recycled/upcycled elements necklace. But I'm also having trouble figuring out how it's worn?
Oh I love them! Have yet to find a single decent one. Just not common around here for some reason but I keep my eyes open because you never know!....
I usually just use a polishing cloth on stuff like this, but I don't mind a darker patina.
The risk of them falling into the head and breaking is there no matter what during the shipping. Not much you can do beyond taking the whole doll...
oh the forget me not ring is lovely! And nice haul in general.
Awful yet fascinating!
It almost looks like Blessed Laplan or Luplaa? Or the first part could be Glass or Glassed. Although it seems more likely it would be the artist...
Good point! It could even be a one off artisan piece, they often have an eclectic mix of materials all used on one piece. Whatever gets the...
A diamond can be chipped, it's rare but it happens. It's a nice piece either way for what you paid, and I'm sure the chip can't be noticed with...
Here's a page that looks like it might help. https://www.dollreference.com/patsy-type-dolls-identified/
The reason I say it, is simply law of averages. Almost all turquoise you come across is some manner of imitation. Unless it has significant age on...
Yes, probably artificial turquoise. Could be resin, dyed stone, or compressed turquoise (which is kinda sorta real, but . . .). The other ring is...
Hard to tell without seeing it up close, but it looks like it could be butterfly wing.
Scabby, is that you? I respect the work you're doing with the unions.
The photo is delightfully creepy. And as always, you find the best pottery pieces!
More information and pictures will be needed. They made dolls for many many years, including later reissues of earlier dolls and there were also...
These are really wonderful and, I think, highly collectible. The more realistic the better. I believe they are alabaster.
Nice one! I have collected a few here and there but none that nice. I find something precious about rosaries, though not catholic myself. And I...
Score of the year! I would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous of that one. :angelic:
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