Maybe! The back surface has squiggly lines, not individual holes or pores, no cracks. I'm confused but I'll try more research. Thanks...
Hmm, I don't think it's bone as I believe that has visible small holes or pores that go into the surface. I'd have many pieces of bone jewelry...
Seller called material bone but I doubt it like heck. Antler or horn? Smoother front than back which has some somewhat align (along the length...
String looks poorly done and much newer than beads. The elephant beads are oft attributed to Neiger Bros. Nice find!
The maker's mark looks like a scratch to me which would also make sense as it's only one one earrings. I agree with AJ on age.
I love it and I'm sure someone else would be happy to give you a good profit for it if you decide not to have it shortened.
We don't know for sure so your thought may be correct! You're not simple minded!
Hmm, maybe Belize City is a clue. One person did call their eBay listing southwestern but they had no more an idea than the other two. Let me take...
I meant BC, dunno why I said BL. @Roaring20s --I saw all three of those as I noted before I wrote the group. They don't really help narrow down...
Yeh, the material and the dual signatures don't seem like that style. THanks!
Using Google Image search I found 3 of similar technique on eBay with prices from $18-500 and various ID guesses. It is signed "JR BC" and has a...
Thank you!
Thank you! Never waste good old jewelry components!
@kyratango, re your comment: What I see is typical satyr's attributes on both sides of the bars...I appreciate your thoroughness in identifying...
Thanks for your input. I should give the background, they are antique, that's why I was interested inn narrowing down the age to a decade or two....
I recently had repairs done to these Victorian period carved coral and 14K earrings: where there are pearls now there were originally smaller...
Thank you @Ce BCA and @Chinoiserie ! I guess it's not a valuable piece so I will stop researching. You've been very helpful!
Thanks, that may help narrow down the date, assuming they weren't very old when you girls got them.
Thanks @laura9797 , @crowleys , @verybrad and @trip98, now I have several avenues to pursue.
Thanks! Maybe some of our Asian experts will have some ideas.
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