Oh, just realized what you were getting at... I wasn't implying that they were originally sold as individual beads for a jewelry maker. I just...
Are you familiar with bogwood? It develops after a piece of wood (pine, yew or oak) has laid in a bog/marsh for many years, so it's a natural...
It is not exceedingly long, but long enough to fit over your head without need of a clasp (it's about 26"). It is strung on what looks like...
I'm just posting this in case anyone else comes across some Bogwood and doesn't know what they are looking at. I was going through my SA jewerly...
Very very true! Like my ratty chain with 14k pendant mentioned above. I have a conglomeration of a necklace I've been meaning to post to get...
Thanks Bronwen. Just went to pull out my pendant, and I seemed to have misplaced it. I'm sure it will show up though. :)
A few more, sorry if already mentioned. These are not 100% reliable that the item is a good piece, but at least deserves a second chance: Open...
Same here! I wonder if SeaGoat is near anyone here who could do a quick perusal of the jewelry. Not that any of us would find every great piece...
Use magnets to do quick checks for gold. Don't forget earring backs (the little things you put on to keep them in place). I've found plenty of...
Just wanted to say that this is a lovely picture - shows the color and shape very well.
Aaaaahhhhh, look at that baggie of bakelite bangles! Where's the jealous icon? Nice haul!
Hmm, another master (or mistress) of puns. You should fit in quite well here. ;) Welcome to the forum.
Wow! Lovely finds, quirkygirl (as well as your last finds at the SA). Great ivory pieces!
Here is your mark, from gotheborg.com... [ATTACH] Here's the link if you want to look at it there:...
Their faces are so shiny (like plastic) that it made me pause, moreotherstuff, but I know so little about ivory that I didn't want to question it....
Love the detail on these. I *think* they are okimono...unless they have holes in the back, then they would be netsuke. Very cool. I'd love to...
Love it!
The chain doesn't look sterling. I think the ring looks like Zuni, but without a maker, that doesn't mean much (at least on ebay, that is).
Welcome Matt! I hope you'll share pictures of some of your creations along the way. I love to see repurposed items; I wish I had the artistic...
Thank you figtree. I need to take out the brooch and take another look at the mark.
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