jewelryquestions

Hello. I was wondering if anyone knows this necklace? I cannot find another like it. I have even emailed EA customer support and they have no clue, which leads me to believe it is, in fact, vintage. Does anyone have any information on this necklace? When and what the 'wood' pieces are made of...

Hi, want to get the earrings, but not sure if they are original. Would gladly appreciate your opinion. Thanks!

Hi, I'm still a bit stucked. Might anyone share their ideas on their style? 1. I'd say Art Nouveau for the gold ones. Any other fit? 2. How or where would you classify the green ones with the pearl? I have been searching online but didn't find very similar ones. Thank you

Hi everyone, I am hoping someone can help identify some copper and brass pieces of jewellery I have. Again, I have had these for some time and I just cannot seem to verify whether they are in fact, older pieces or more modern. A brass cuff bracelet with what looks like an Art Nouveau design? A...

Hello friends! I need help! I am recreating Edith Head’s black velvet mermaid gown, designed for Rosemary Clooney to wear in the 1954 film “White Christmas” Carousel Club scene. The gown will become part of the Rosemary Clooney House exhibition, so I’m wanting to make it as accurate as...

Hi everyone, I am needing help with the Christan Lecroix necklace, it is beautiful. Any help is much appreciated. Sincerely, Janice. On the back of this necklace it has his name and it also says Made in France

I have a trio of costume jewelry brooches that I believe are paste stones set in pot metal (the silver/blue), and brass (gold/purple and maybe also the gold/green). The gold/green has a C-clasp, the gold/purple has a different sort of safety clasp than I've seen before, with the tiny tabs that...

Hi, I recently bought a lovely pair of vintage lever back earrings. I was happily surprised to find a stamp on the inside. I have researched but cant seem to find any info on it. It says OV 19K. My research has led me to believe they might be Portuguese but I really don't know. Any...

Hi everyone, Could someone please help me identify whether this is a genuine Cartier brooch or not? I was told it is authentic but I am not sure of the maker's mark on the reverse. Thank you!

Hi All, I acquired from an estate this necklace and earrings set with a loose Crown Trifari tag in a Trifari box but there is nothing imprinted on the metal clasp. Also I would like to know the material - is it plastic? The lilac stone seems genuine but the other beads not. I could not find...

Hello I'm Kevin and i received some vintage costume jewelry after my grandmother's passing and I really don't know much about it at all. Some pieces are signed, some are not and I'm not sure where to go from here. Was wondering if anyone can help with dating, designer and or Value.Thanks!

I am hoping someone can help me date a necklace I found in France. Modern or vitage I like it anyway. The cream figure of eight links may be bakelite, can't see a seam. Tried rubbing these and flower drops - no smell. The other links and toggle closure are a dark brown metal. The bottom drop...

So I recently acquired an assortment of costume jewelry which I have a range of questions about depending on the item. The jewelry I have been able to give tentative dates for seem to indicate most of the jewelry falls in the 70's to early 90's range but there might be an oddball or two in here...

Hi All!!! I have noticed a lot of sites popping up with vintage clip on earrings. What do you think about wearing them or having them fitted to posts for pierced ears? I have been sifting through the styles and they seem to have really good craftsmanship compared to costume jewelry now. I...

Hey everyone. I have some pieces of jewelry I received from my mother. These were my grandmothers when she was alive and well. My first impression was that they're from the 1950s but I'd like your opinions as well. Thank you for your time.

Greetings everyone. I found a couple of ifems at my local thrift/antique shops in the past couple of days. I was told by the seller that this brooch was worn by Chanel employees at Holt Renfrew in the 1980s. If anyone has further information on this I would be thankful. I appreciate any...

Hello everyone, you know what this EO incision that is located on the bracelet. It is a vintage BRACELET Loris Azzaro. Thank you

Hello! My mother bought a collection of vintage rhinestone brooches at an auction here in Sweden and I sponsored her a bit because I'd like to be able to look at them too, they are very sparkly and interesting and remind me of my grandmother who always wore a brooch. It's hard to make a photo...

Hi everyone, I have this brooch and have researched Hanae Mori only to find that she is a renowned designer of clothes and perfume.I saw only one brooch on Etsy but the hallmark was different.Also there are some real gold necklaces out there. But very few pieces of jewelry.It is large,3 3/4 in...

I recently found these earrings at a thrift store. They are signed Schiaparelli on the back. I wondered if you could give me an approximate date. I read that she designed mostly in the 30s - 50s but some pieces were designed in her name in the 70s as well. Thanks for your help! See below for...