Nicholas, you may find that family stories can be exaggerated. For example, one day my sister asked me if I had the photo of our father taken...
Had to Google Sindy since I am in the US :)
AB Rhinestones were invented by Swarovski in 1955.
@Hi2022 there are some clues to what some of the stones are like how they are set or like this one, the reflective finish tells me it is an AB...
I can't help, and I think I've said it before but - DANG! You take wonderful photos :)
A few goodies this week... Carved bone pins: [ATTACH] Sweet celluloid pins: [ATTACH] And a silver, turquoise ring: [ATTACH]
OK, so here is what I bought. As I thought, 99% of the lot was junk but I like this ring, and the price was so low it made sense to give it a try...
BUSTED!!!!!!!!!
Even I can translate that reply :p @Hi2022 welcome, I am so glad you found another Dutch person to help you!
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Some yellow and green Depression Glass was made with uranium in the mix, and it glows an eerie green under black light, like this: [ATTACH] The...
That is a beauty!!!!!
I still garden, but I have never seen shrimp plant :)
"How can I tell a real antique porcelain vase from a new one or a copy - there are no marks on bottom of either." Unfortunately, there is no easy...
KSW, amethyst is purple quartz just in case you didn't know :)
I bow to a greater authority :)
Sorry to be a bummer, but the only way to be sure is to have the stones tested. Otherwise you are just guessing :(
Ho sorry, yes. There are a bunch on UTube, I picked the one that was the shortest and to the point. I love that movie, the best part is when Ms...
Bellflower yes, but those blooms are also in the shape of Lily of the Valley. They just stacked them rather than the way they really grow which is...
[MEDIA] :)
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