Featured Attic find Jewelry? Fun to try finding out though

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by ulilwitch, Feb 15, 2019.

  1. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    My house is about 150 years old. I have 3 attics. I was going through some things the other day and found this small box with these two odd looking pieces in it. My first thought was very old earrings but they are heavy. Might pull your lobes to your shoulders. Ha ha. I have no idea what else they could be. Any ideas?
     

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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Those are rhinestones that have fallen out scattered beside them? Do they have any kind of findings attached? Previously cuff links?
     
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  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

  4. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Please show the backs :)
     
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Rhinestones for sure. 1960s or 1970s from the way things look. Beyond that, no idea.
     
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  6. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Do they have a hole at end? Dangles for a string (purse, lariat necklace...)
     
  7. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    Yes Bronwen, they are loose stones from the pieces but too large I believe for cufflinks also. They are almost an inch long and 1/2 inch wide. The top of the teardrop looks
     

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  8. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    Extra photos. Here you go. From the top and the side.
     
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  9. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    No holes or attachment rings.
     
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  10. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Without any attachment possible, being decorated all around... a total mystery left for further generations:joyful:;)
     
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  11. Kimbert

    Kimbert Well-Known Member

    how strange! Let us know if you figure it out!!
     
  12. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Someone trying to disguise some gold?? If they’re that heavy......just sayin’...........that seam is also intriguing.........!!! Maybe have the metal tested?? Or try prying that seam open!!!!!!!!!!
     
  13. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    Yay! I never checked lariat necklaces until Kyratango mentioned it. Thank You Kyratango. I kept searching and I believe that this is what it is. Here is the photo I found of the necklace.
    Vintage Tear Drop Rhinestone Lariat Necklace. Overview:Vintage item from the 1950s
     

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  14. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I was thinking kyratango's suggestion was the best, because those necklaces require weights at the ends. Just couldn't tell from photos if/how your pair ever attached to anything. As much as komokwa gets hopes up, don't think they have any monetary value, although kyratango would probably be happy to add them to her spare parts inventory. :)
     
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