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<p>[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 352322, member: 51"]Not familiar with the company Camee, but that Ebay auction I linked above seemed to know a bit about the maker and stated that country of origin was the Czech Republic. Same auction also stated that originally selling price was $125 for the necklace. If correct, I have to think "selling for $125" probably means last 30 years or so.</p><p><br /></p><p>People define vintage as many things, including things that are 1990's, it could be that old.</p><p><br /></p><p>If the necklace truly sold for $125 when new, probably won't have stones falling out. The Chinese counter parts can sell new for 1/10th that.</p><p><br /></p><p>I agree that the Czech Republic has some of the most beautiful glass in the world. No question. Who knows what kind of glass they have stockpiled and what would be used in a piece like this. It is positively not the 100 year old Saphiret you see in a piece like Marie's, but maybe something interesting just the same. I'm not so familiar with Dragon's breath, maybe others will comment, or follow-up.</p><p><br /></p><p>Maybe a little more research in the company would make sense as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>Best of luck![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 352322, member: 51"]Not familiar with the company Camee, but that Ebay auction I linked above seemed to know a bit about the maker and stated that country of origin was the Czech Republic. Same auction also stated that originally selling price was $125 for the necklace. If correct, I have to think "selling for $125" probably means last 30 years or so. People define vintage as many things, including things that are 1990's, it could be that old. If the necklace truly sold for $125 when new, probably won't have stones falling out. The Chinese counter parts can sell new for 1/10th that. I agree that the Czech Republic has some of the most beautiful glass in the world. No question. Who knows what kind of glass they have stockpiled and what would be used in a piece like this. It is positively not the 100 year old Saphiret you see in a piece like Marie's, but maybe something interesting just the same. I'm not so familiar with Dragon's breath, maybe others will comment, or follow-up. Maybe a little more research in the company would make sense as well. Best of luck![/QUOTE]
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