The construction gives it away. That's a costume clasp, but the construction is really good. Those wires on the ends are an indication that...
The fake might be more stable, and comes in precut pieces and sizes to make it easier to work with. Lots of modern jewelry is made of lab opal...
Can't say I'm too surprised, but I was always under the impression that traditionally silversmiths out that way were the males.
!!!!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek::D:D:D:D:D Obviously hadn't checked the price of silver lately!
Uhmmm.... wheeeeee? That's about $288 worth of silver at the last posted price. I'm not sure even want to know what you paid, but I'm guessing a...
A modern silversmith might, if he or she (but it's generally a He) liked the colors. (and got the stones dirt cheap in an auction lot or something)
Really old stuff would be better marked. Then again I have a heavy Chinese sterling bracelet that's just marked "sterling silver" in Chinese and...
Blue lace agate, to be precise. It runs from a light periwinkle to the blue-gray. I'd check the very end of that clasp inside where it comes...
I can't read it either; the fact that it's only half there doesn't help.
No idea, but YEP! The trays are scrap metal, and those teapots are recycling, but that bowl is ready to roll.
I see fake designer stuff around sometimes, but generally not priced as legit. Then again I've also gotten precious metal here and there priced...
That stuff. What she said. :-)
I use an electric, a 60s Singer a few years older than I am. Straight stitch is for regular sewing. Zigzag is for knits or fray-happy fabrics....
Those aren't just silver dishes; I bet those held Communion "bread" or they were used as offering plates. Generally offering plates have fabric...
I'm not even sure I'm seeing an owl.(LOL)
That lamp would make one heckuva night light!
Decorative resin or something similar?
Welcome! That's a wide swath of interests. I'm primarily a joolie, but also get into textiles, transportation stuff, and ... I'm a magpie with a...
You can sit some ketchup on the green parts but keep it off of the shell. Wipe with a damp cloth. It's an old costume jewelry trick.
Terry ... OOPS! :woot::woot::woot::woot::woot: I went to an estate sale today and spent $75. The show runner said there wouldn't be much jewelry...
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