Pretty pieces

[Mreader]

Again I’ve discovered two massive antique malls and so many things are pretty. I wish @stracci2000 and @YadaYadaYada were with me! I’m going post some cool pieces and maybe add to it as I find them.

1800s coral stick pin in 10k. $50 yay or nay?



I also like this locket it’s gold overlay and I’m not sure if that’s the same thing as filled or not?

Not everybody’s cup of tea but I thought this ribbon when was sort of cool.



Other pics are not loading on my slow connection so once I get to a faster one I will post those.

 

[stracci2000]

Again I’ve discovered two massive antique malls and so many things are pretty. I wish @stracci2000 and @YadaYadaYada were with me! I’m going post some cool pieces and maybe add to it as I find them.

1800s coral stick pin in 10k. $50 yay or nay?



I also like this locket it’s gold overlay and I’m not sure if that’s the same thing as filled or not?

Not everybody’s cup of tea but I thought this ribbon when was sort of cool.



Other pics are not loading on my slow connection so once I get to a faster one I will post those.

Isn't it fun to find a new shop? I walk into a place like that, and everyone better step aside....Stracci means business!!!! Hahaha

The carving on the stickpin could be better.
The locket is nice! Both pieces are probably 1870s-80s. Rolled gold (sometimes called overlay) is a pretty thick coating. I don't see any opals on that locket. This means that the person who labeled it might not be too sharp!

The ring! This ring is 1950s-60s.
That cross hatch texture is a dead giveaway. Maybe you can get them to knock off 25%.
I like it!

 

[Mreader]

Isn't it fun to find a new shop? I walk into a place like that, and everyone better step aside....Stracci means business!!!! Hahaha

The carving on the stickpin could be better.
The locket is nice! Both pieces are probably 1870s-80s. Rolled gold (sometimes called overlay) is a pretty thick coating. I don't see any opals on that locket. This means that the person who labeled it might not be too sharp!

The ring! This ring is 1950s-60s.
That cross hatch texture is a dead giveaway. Maybe you can get them to knock off 25%.
I like it!

None of the items are anything I am totally considering buying (except for the link necklace I posted earlier which I did get haha) I didn’t know if the stickpin was a good price or not since it’s lower priced than some of the other similar items I have seen. I knew you would have a good eye. I like the locket a lot but they want $168 for it which is kind of high for me but I am kind of a snob about gold filled versus real gold even though it’s typical of the period. I really don’t know what is considered good or fair for filled or rolled . I am finally at a decent Wi-Fi connection so look at the replies because get ready for the mother load. The lady was super sweet about letting me play but I did snap pictures of some things in the case it because I did not want to take all of her time.

 

[Mreader]

Platinum dinner ring. It was HEAVY. $1500



This wasn’t labeled as mourning but reminds me of one.


Need I say more?





This setting was tdf


This Pearl ring said rose cut diamonds but they were clearly old mines (v wonky)





This mourning ring has hair and an inscription with the date of death from 1803




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[YadaYadaYada]

Ohhhhhhh, I love that aqua ring! Of course it is expensive because as my husband says I’m always attracted to the most expensive option

 

[Mreader]

Ohhhhhhh, I love that aqua ring! Of course it is expensive because as my husband says I’m always attracted to the most expensive option

Of course!! Always!

 

[stracci2000]

Really great antique jewels!
Yes, $168 for the locket is just way too much.
My pick is the dinner ring, but I like the two mourning rings, also. And I would demand they throw in the green ring box!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

@stracci2000 is right about getting the ring box with the ring, I have a couple and love them. Although not in that awesome green color.

 

[Mreader]

They were very quick to say that the boxes are not included! Boo!!!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

They were very quick to say that the boxes are not included! Boo!!!

boo hiss then

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

i love the amethyst and pearl pendent thingy
Do you think that was a mourning piece ?

 

[Mreader]

i love the amethyst and pearl pendent thingy
Do you think that was a mourning piece ?

No I don’t think so I think the two rings are. Well actually I know the one ring is but the other dark ring looks mourning to me. My pictures came out weird the first time and I had to edit them. So at first when I posted the caption was incorrect.

 

[Mreader]

Really great antique jewels!
Yes, $168 for the locket is just way too much.
My pick is the dinner ring, but I like the two mourning rings, also. And I would demand they throw in the green ring box!

I actually messaged you on IG @stracci2000 with a question; I hope you don't mind.

 

[Efleon]

I love that dinner ring?
Any idea if it carries an oec?

 

[Mreader]

I love that dinner ring?
Any idea if it carries an oec?

You know I didn't inspect closely bc I was mainly "playing" without an intent to get that one; I zoomed in on my photo and it doesn't look oec (but photo isn't perfectly crisp) but it may be transitional or mrb. If it's mrb I wonder if the stone was replaced. The others are small so I would have to loupe to tell.

 

[kgizo]

Again I’ve discovered two massive antique malls and so many things are pretty. I wish @stracci2000 and @YadaYadaYada were with me!

The PS Antique & Vintage forum is a lot like the third grade - you have to invite everyone to your shopping party . Seriously, great and interesting finds - thanks so much for sharing!