I love how it looks in that necklace! I would have never guessed how you made it!
@Bronwen nice detailed review! Maybe wont be prioritizing reading that one in that case! I speak french though I'm not used to doing any heavy...
I'm going to keep my eye out for a used copy of one of Tardy's books on hallmarks! Antique jewelry from Yemen is something I've never read about...
I'm just running out the door, will write a more full response later! Just wanted to say, you're absolutely right, I meant antique and vintage,...
I searched around a bit for a similar topic but surprisingly didn't find it! the online sources are awesome and handy though! Yes you're right, by...
Though my interest is great, my knowledge is sorely lacking! It's very hard to cohesively gather the scattered information on the internet!...
thank you! good to know that no marks points to being from US! Canada, seller was US though so that would support Any Jewelry's assertion! thank...
Not marked! Wasn't really looking for an appraisal of quality here specifically, I mentioned that I can't afford "mint" quality on many items so I...
stuck it in an album here if you want to see =) https://www.antiquers.com/media/albums/victorian-bangle.385/
thanks, I could upload a pic later, maybe I'll put it in an album =) Totally understandable that you'd want to disclose everything in great detail...
I agree, do not open it! You might disturb the way the hair is sitting there nicely coiled/ wouldn't want any loose hairs falling out!
^Good Idea! I wonder how hard it would be to track down an appropriatly sized jet bead. If it were me, out of anxiousness to wear it, I'd...
it's GORGEOUS! I'm sure something can be done about it, a piece definitely worth rescuing, maybe someone handier on here might have some ideas
me too!! feel free to post it here Barn Owl if you are inclined to share, dont worry about thread hi-jacking!!
ah ha thank you!! I hadn't looked into the little WH mark on there "Co-Star jewelry was manufactured by W&H Jewelry, a Providence, Rhode Island...
aw that's too bad! Is it still wearable? I bet it's still a very special piece!! I love jet but I've been to hesitant to buy a jet piece online...
I bet it would look great over a long sleeve top, thanks for the tidbit! I'll try it out- I like to wear bangles this way (as you can see in my...
How beautiful, thank you for sharing! too bad about the chip, though I can't even see it! Sometimes hardly perceptible flaws are a blessing...
I hope you bought it!! so cool!
thanks for the link! No mention of "co star" but still a very informative post! she says these range from 1900-1960s- I guess my best bet for mine...
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