I'm a member of the cheap girls also! Shopping at flea markets and yard sales has ruined me for retail shopping.
Nice vase, the design on your vase is cut and polished, not etched :)
LOVELY! It's amazing how dirty they become over time and how much better they look once cleaned up :)
Yep, I almost fell over when they handed them to me! They are set in unmarked 14k gold, before I sold them I trashed those brass ear wires and...
This is a pair of micro mosaic earrings I had a few years ago. My neighbor, who gave them to me to sell, thought the scenes were painted :)...
I like it! Could it have been done as a book or magazine illustration? That white area could have been left blank for type. Edit: Great minds...
Can we see the clasp please?
I have to keep an eye on my jewelry at our local flea market. I have caught people trying to take photos of my pieces, one group was very...
Welcome! Isn't she pretty, can you show the back please?
With those upturned noses I think they are 20th century. The first 2 mounts have tube hinges and rollover clasps, so I would date them to the...
I was thinking fire opal.
I don't know what it is ether, but it sure looks promising!
I have an older model, have had it for years, I think it paid for itself within the first 6 months I had it. Yes, there are so e things it doesn't...
I gave up on my digital camera last year, we still have it but I find my iPhone takes much better photos!
No help here, just wanted to say this is a fascinating thread :)
You may be right, it may be a monogram for whoever owned it. It could also be for the maker of the clasp, not necessarily the necklace.
She's beautiful, and they also did a wonderful job on the frame!
This is a little wax angel ornament I have had for over 30 years. She's a little worse for wear but I still love her and hang her on our tree...
I know someone who has a vintage clothing shop, she actually has three shops, two vintage clothing and one vintage bridal. I see her shopping in...
I tried contacting Rago's once, never got a reply. It couldn't hurt to try, he probably has staff to handle email inquiries.
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