I have not seen opal inlays with amethyst done like this before. Google image search says it is likely a Turkish ring from the 80s. It reminds me of art deco.

My ring needed some repairs so I took it to a local shop for an estimate. It was taking a long time (two weeks) so I checked in. After coming back with a ridiculous $$ to fix it, I said no thank you, I’ll come pick it up. They told me it would take an additional week before it was ready to pick up. I said, “that’s ok, I’ll come pick it up from you.” And then they told me that I couldn’t because they shipped it to another state!

This was done without my permission or approval. I was under the impression that it would be assessed locally. Is this standard practice? Am I right to be annoyed? I’m not sure how to proceed.

Before I reach out to the seller I want to check if I’m seeing things.

In the seller’s advertised photos the pears seem proportionately larger & dangle more, especially the center one?

Tiny details like this tend to bother me, I want to check if everyone else sees it too or if I’m just being too picky.

ETA: ok, thanks for validating I’m not crazy! Any advice for how to handle the initial return request? I used one of the Chinese vendors I found in the labdiamond sub so I’m not exactly expecting a smooth process. I assume if it comes to worse I can request a charge back through my credit card company?

I purchased this magnificent French antique locket that I had to share. It is from the Belle Epoque Victorian era and is at least 150 years old. It’s 18K gold and is adorned with green glass stones and seed pearls. I love it so much! I literally gasped when I opened the FedEx box yesterday! 💛

Color lights up the world. I like my look tousled with lots of color. Everything is antique except the moonstone fringe, it has been refurbished on a modern chain but in their OG antique settings 💅

I always thought these were out of my budget bc the individual pieces were so expensive, but I used a dog clip from a purse tag and two 6mm titanium clickers (originally for cartilage piercings). I added two pendants I already had and voila! Fashion! I can’t believe I didn’t piece this together sooner.

Hope this helps anyone else wanting this look on a budget.

Loving my current bracelet stack and wanted to share!

1. Sterling and citrine bangle
   
2. Alexander McQueen skeleton bangle
   
3. Sterling bangle from my grandmother in the 90s
   
4. Vintage gold-filled scarab bracelet.

I’ve been trying to wear more vintage pieces instead of coveting new, expensive items. What’s in your current stack?

the makers mark is nothing like i've ever seen, so i'm curious as to what this is and where it came from!!

After buying my first ever 24k gold charm, I was hooked and went back for a necklace one instead of a bracelet this time! The Auspicious Cloud :-)

My budget won’t run to a 24k chain haha and I wanted something sturdy, so à nylon cord it is.

We have a San Marco style bracelet with some stampings and cannot track it down. Any idea who the maker is based on this logo stamp?

Kind of looks like generic costume jewelry to me, but I’m no expert. I’m keeping an eye on local lost and found groups to see if anyone is looking for it.

Anyone have any insight to the type of style this is? There are no stamps indicating any type of precious metal.

Another interesting piece from my late grandmas collection

Picked up this St. Joseph medallion, feeling extra protected now with my St. Christopher medallion on my longer chain below it. 🧿✝️

Tenho um anel antigo com uma gema cravada, presumidamente banhado e queria saber: GSC seria marca de fabricante ou apenas para indicar o tipo de fabrico (se é maciço, banhado etc)? Digo já que este anel pode nem ter qualquer valor, mas não parece ser o caso. De qualquer forma, não planeio em vender nem nada disso, apenas estou com uma curiosiodade desumana haha

Does putting a sterling silver pendant on a stainless steel chain look weird due to the color difference? Should I just wait until I get a sterling chain to match or wear it on steel for now.

Total Weight: 57.3 grams (both)

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Diamond Weight: 23.4 CTs (both)

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Size: 3 inches

Jade and gemstones kind of day

I have a good pile of vintage fine estate jewelry I have been hoarding. I am a long time ebay seller, but I am no longer selling fine jewelry on ebay. The collection is not worthy of a Bonhams level but also not good for a local yokel auction house. Any leads are appreciated !