The Rubin Museum might help: https://rubinmuseum.org/
That there would be a better chance of success with pictures.
A jeweller who also works with watches will have the right little tool to prise open the back. It may be over wound now.
There is coated wire for beading that might serve as a replacement. Sure takes me back to the 70s.
Black coral?
My first thought was Shiva because he is dancing.
Does the 'spout' swivel or is it fixed in that position? I'm wondering whether it is complete as is or whether there is something else that goes...
Garnets are as hard or harder than citrine, which is a quartz.
This is what can happen if you're not careful with your cupids. [ATTACH]
You keep cupids in it. [ATTACH]
From the findings, early 20th century.
If the setting is that quality, it is probably not glass. Stone is dark in photos, but looks like citrine. Most citrines like this are heat...
Seizing something of your enemy's as a trophy is an ancient practice.
Welcome, Kittie. First, have to point out that Bronwyn is a different member; I'm Bronwen. But if the subject is cameos, I'm on the scene. How...
Think the experts will tell you the second, porcupine one is NA. Don't know about the first.
Thought he was Alois Schicklgruber before he was Hitler. Or was Hitler a name he took as an artist?
Collectively, we're an expert. :D
This distinction is especially important when selling something that is merely ivory colored.
And @Debora
Really don't know why this thread has been overlooked by other jewellery regulars. I'll try calling out again: @kyratango @Any Jewelry...
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