Testing hardness was a good idea, why didn't I think about that myself? :hilarious: Its same hardness as glass. So...how come it is so light...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hello everyone, I thought I had a pretty clear idea about some basic materials. I have been collecting jet and...
Amazing find! I ll keep an eye out for these now :)
[ATTACH] The brooch part would have originally had two strips of gold at the back, so a chain or ribbon could have passed through to be worn on....
Shamster, thanks for the picture. No, gold and silver were both used in the same period. The fact is, anyone can claim something is 18th century...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] so this says mid 19th century
How on earth did I not see this! Wow that is an amazing find. Double find even! The upper part and the lower part match very well, it doesn't...
Evelyb30, thats so hilarious!:hilarious: Yes, I chose wisely to be on the lookout for these as I m in the lucky position to be living in their...
AJ: purity, wisdom, humility, faith, devotion, obedience, poverty, patience, mercy and compassion I dislike most of them. Wisdom, parience, mery...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I had another amazing find this week. Look what arrived today: a real treasure, a Flemish Heart. I...
That red on the cotton bud is a bit bizarre, because to me the beads look like they might be bakelite. These are nice beads! Do they have an...
I dont really see the black dots in these stones...normally they are big and very easy to spot. it wouldn't bother me if I were you Its a nice...
Amazing find! Close enough to Georgian for me! :cat: I have been eyeing a similar one for some months now. Its price is a bit rich for my budget...
I love the bee! i imagine you can replace the pearl yourself but maybe its paws might be something a jeweler can fix if they can keep enough...
AJ oh wow, never heard of that irisation in rock crystal before...i will have to wait a season or two till ever the Sun decides to shine again now...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Ah well...I m just enthousiastic. Here it comes: Silver and (I think) lapis lazuli edwardian...
Omg AJ, you made me test it, and indeed, its harder than glass, so Crystal it is! I would never have thought about that... thanks for the tip!...
Evelyb, thank you! Yes, its one of my favorites too! It had been for sale online for 3 months when I bought it. It was listed as 14 carat gold and...
AJ yes, those intrinsically carved puppets that work with shadow and light They are beautiful. My heron reminded me of those. I was joking about...
Stracci, I know, right! We don't often find these here in Europe
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