Nice vintage necklace, JMHO, it’s neither Deco nor Nouveau in style.
Probably not silver, but I have seen slightly fancier ones in silver.
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They do look like Rice Krispies :D
I don't think these are blown glass, I think they are lampwork :)
There looks to be a good one on Friday in our area - but I can't go :mad:
The only way to know for sure is to have them tested.
@Rec I have circled the tube hinge. If you go to this link you will see some examples of tube hinges :)...
It always dies down here in the winter then picks up in the spring :)
@TallCakes
Looks like rolled gold or gold filled, late 19th from the tube hinge. Sweet, I would have nabbed that!
I agree, not Impressionist, but nice, quick, watercolor sketch :)
That's what I was thinking also, a modern cameo placed in an old setting. As far as "poor", JMHO, she isn't very old and is fairly common. The...
The spring inside would be steel no matter what the rest of the clasp is made of :)
Here is another good site:...
Don't get any vinegar on the pearls, it will eat the finish!
They look like they were in the sun too long :(
Who is the seller? A friend, a dealer? If a dealer , what does he usually sell? I would ask him if he had the stones tested. If not, and he has...
I see "SILVER" on the back of the necklace clasp, is there a maker's mark?
BUMMER! I think it's a really nice pattern :)
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