We can't see the photos here and a lot of people don't click links. There are instructions on the board for doing it because it doesn't like...
The shop owner here is the same type, but she missed those 18k chains and the 14k earrings. I guess no one ever made precious metal clip-ons!
It could have been assembled in on place from parts from two others. Hard to say. Mine showed up on an unrelated junk chain.
I knew it wasn't the only one; it appears at least artisan made instead of a one-off. I think this one has a blue topaz but it could be glass....
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The ball thing is silver too and it's hinged. The glass ball inside is hollow, probably Venetian although the surround looks anything but....
Went hunting in my usual spots today. At the charity shop I found some beads in need of messing with (not shown) and a sterling pin that's only...
If you're ready to get out, that $400 could be better saved to buy stuff.
It's probably commercial; these turned up for a few years. Probably still do.
I'd think the aquamarine bracelet is somewhere between factory and hobby - some sort of quality artisan work. The one with the British coins...
I've never seen them on anything not made on the Mainland. That said, it could have come from Shanghai or similar.
If you love whatever is being redone and want to use it yourself, and need it in just the right color then it's worth it. For resale? No way.
Auto places powder coat too.
Ghopper needs to go, with a truck!
Everything here moved on line and there is stayed. The prices on those get jacked through the roof on anything I'd buy. In my area the tag sales...
Seconded. I think the OP scored, but get it tested. If it's real 18K those eyes are diamonds with platinum backing them.
My hunch would be the clasp is a replacement.
Hollyblue beat me to it. Bell Trading Post for sure.
It's nice looking, so if it fits in where you want to put it and the price is right I'd go for it. I went looking and found pieces of his selling...
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