Looks an awfully lot like Carnelian, and garnet for the smooth beads. Those carved beads are beautiful. I don't know how the tester works but do...
Wow! Read the description and it sounds good. I am always looking for a podcast to listen to at work.
It's possible she has been restored (repainted and redressed) but if its this hard to tell then they did an excellent job on the repaint. She just...
I don't know but I am jonesing for the start of yard sale season around here. Which should be any weekend now! I do think it is a hit of dopamine...
Both appear to be hobbyist pieces from the 80's -90's when a lot of people took doll making classes. Could also be head to toe repaints of older...
I'm not sure of the exact placement of the center piece (right down the center front of the dress?), but the others are definitely cuffs and a collar.
stunning earrings! I hope they are not too heavy to wear because what a great statement piece on a formal occasion!
I would have had no idea what that was but even I could see it was beautiful! Great find! Wow
As much as I really love snake jewelry, I think the turquoise is my favorite too! SO striking. I would wear it in a heartbeat.
The arms are also replacements.
An old form of protest. The suffragettes chopped them limb from limb. Edge from Edge? Before that there was little to no security at the galleries.
Love love love! So cute.
Flat out adorable little guy! Love these kind of carvings.
Really cool! A lot of detail and a great conversation piece
Also could be called reclaimed/recycled/upcycled elements necklace. But I'm also having trouble figuring out how it's worn?
Oh I love them! Have yet to find a single decent one. Just not common around here for some reason but I keep my eyes open because you never know!....
I usually just use a polishing cloth on stuff like this, but I don't mind a darker patina.
The risk of them falling into the head and breaking is there no matter what during the shipping. Not much you can do beyond taking the whole doll...
oh the forget me not ring is lovely! And nice haul in general.
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