They do not measure astigmatism as an optometrist/doctor uses a Phoropter for the exam, modern basic check is an autorefractor.The optometrist...
It looks a little like a "Square Broach Tool".
Damascus steel was a coined/trade name to make it sound exotic for a pattern welded process.Real Damascus steel was something they were trying to...
@ springfld.arsenal I like Bruce Bump's modern made pieces with a touch of antique/fantasy and a more affordable price....
I guess it's a matter of perspective ........... the Little genius is flying toward the central figure who has his arm raised in welcome.
Without knowing the age and history of the ring,the condition of the prongs means nothing.Many so-called bench jewelers at jewelry stores have...
College art project/Renaissance fair with fantasy,D&D,mythical theme.Doubt they were a craft kit,the red"wax" appears to be chasing pitch and the...
Can you post a photo of the "wax" on the reverse side"?
You are out of touch with reality ..........
Why would it be marked?Many NA silversmiths never marked their products and then there are the thousands of NA/southwest type made by hobbyist and...
It looks die stamped and not engraved.
Nickel/German "silver" and Alpaca the same material..copper,nickel,zinc alloy sometimes with a bit of tin.Jewelry grade is usually 18 percent...
It's not a Dendritic Agate ,looks more like a random river tumbled jasper of some type.
Are you talking about the sheet metal heat shield?
This type has been made from at least the 18th century,impossible to date.Today they are sold by a number of companies in complete form and kits....
Materials which can change turquoise to green ....... https://nativeamericanjewelrytips.wordpress.com/2010/12/30/what-makes-turquoise-change-color/
With the visible inclusions they look natural and not glass.
Put a small drop of water on the blue part,if the stone is natural the water will soak into the stone like a sponge.
In the photos the stones look like they are resin stabilized ,it was probably made after the late 70's.
Crudely made Gothic/steampunk knife/blade ring.
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