I wonder how anyone could put something up for sale with that dirt in the carving! It's like someone modeling jewelry with filthy hands and...
Take a look at these: http://chataboutdg.com/gallery/details.php?image_id=2109&mode=search
Hi Billy, welcome to the club, it's one of the ways we have all learned over the years. Don't worry, you'll probably beat her out on a buy of...
I have a Loetz vase that was bought blank, shipped to a shop the USA and the silver was added by a company in NY and NJ. I emailed back and forth...
WOW, good find SIS, exact same lion!
I am not saying I agree or disagree with the possible law, but... we all know that if it were easy to sell antique ivory when new ivory was banned...
I agree!
WOW! Very, very cool :) I wonder what it was doing in Philly?
That may have worked years ago when DH smoked. No source now, after almost 40 years he gave it up and I have never been happier, I never smoked :)
Same with me, I have a couple of pieces left from lots I bought years ago.
What is everyone's favorite polish? I like Wright's Silver Cream, the foaming stuff, and Maas for tough jobs :)
Thanks bear! Here is a nice article about this style of pin: https://www.trufauxjewels.com/blog/introducing-duette-brooch/
Cleaning rhinestones with windex is a huge problem unless you use an almost dry soft toothbrush or Q-tip. Any moisture that gets on the back of...
SWEET! They are fur clips which always have the long prongs. Dress clips have a flat clip back, like this: [ATTACH] I would not call it a...
OOPS! Sorry!!!!
I'm afraid that is a distinct possibility!
I do not see any wedding cake beads. This is some of what I get Googling Glass Wedding Cake Beads, note they have applied decoration: [ATTACH]
Oh my, that is bad indeed, once there is an agreement it is very bad form to try and lower it more! I have only had one person try that, I...
At 9" that is would be big bottle of wine ;)
I don't mind bargaining at all, but I do mind when someone really low balls me and acts as if I should be grateful for their offer! I will put...
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