They were probably holding torches. Could be the flames were of a different material, glass perhaps, that has not survived. For candles? Bases...
If the holes in the beads are small, so that you would be using a finer gauge of silk, making small knots, I'd go with white. If holes are larger...
Sound like they hate you as much as you hate them. ;)
I'm doubtful about tourmaline. I love the mineral for its many colors but can't recall ever seeing it in white/colorless. Had to Google to be...
Mount is definitely early 20th century. It still looks older than the cameo to me. Think maybe 'tube hinge' was for 'trombone clasp'?
I never understand things like this. Think it just supports my contention that most jewellers to day know little to nothing about cameos, & this...
You could do worse.
The marks opposite the 21K definitely look like Arabic, but not like the Arabic for 21; maybe maker & date year. Not consistent with Egyptian...
They were growing corundum crystals then, but originally it was small rubies used in watch movements. Getting big & getting blue both took longer.
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Yep, conch shell. Should clean up well. Feel I've seen her before but can't put an ID to her. She reminds me of the figure of Liberty on...
Kokomo appears to be no longer a member.
These have an Amish flavor for me.
1stDibs is more like a very upscale eBay. But sometimes sellers both offer an item on one or more sales platforms as well as through an auction...
I don't know the first thing about buttons, but the ones that look like a millipede curled up are kind of cool, creepy & distinctinve.
Love the vivid green brooches.
Flora & Diana, as I'm sure you know. Newer, but pretty. Do you wear them?
They'd be filthy if they've been exposed since the 1800s.
This seller doesn't know either: https://www.ebay.com/itm/114849896745 If they're a couple, my only thought is Rama & Sita, but that's not...
You've already got the answer to real vs molded from evelyb & OBB. Suppose it might be 1960s, when both Victorian & gypsy looking jewellery were...
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