That Ebay link is a bit wrong with the description.The Hmong did not plate their pieces,they used French Indochina coins with a 680 silver...
They are not springs,just a wire wrap making the 2 loops and takes very little time.
It is "tribal"....https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1244676103/big-hill-tribe-necklace-silver-tone...
The gold design on the front is either 22K or 24K gold foil.People say the design is inlaid,but it is an overlay and many have no idea how the...
More examples........
On the Damascene piece is the rose raised above the surface of the Damascene?Never mind I looked it up and many were enameled like yours....
The bubbles are not part of the vines/grape clusters,it was poorly cast. [ATTACH]
You should have posted this ring photo to start with,most replies were from the other ring.The ring in this photo appears to be poorly case with...
They don't appear to be foundry repairs,a different type of bronze was used.
People may call them Gypsy set,but the op's ring is bead set with a bright cut and star engraving. Gypsy set stones are gypsy/flush mount ......
It is not Gypsy set unless a Gypsy made it.
Looks like a spilled oil stain on the inside bottom.
It's a cut coin/medallion.... https://twistedsifter.com/2013/03/cut-coin-jewelry-art/
Looks like bakelite,test it.
It's missing the original attaching hardware which was in the center of the piece. It is also missing the replacement hinge and pin pieces which...
Grossular garnet can have similar spots,but testing is the only way to be sure.
It looks like Labradorite.
Impossible to date without a maker's name,this type has been made for at least the last 100 years.Even with a maker's name some of the companies...
Looks like the hole has cutler's resin in it,can't see how long the hole is.
Baby oil is 98% mineral oil.
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