r/Vintage_Jewelry

I recieved this with some old jewelry, and can’t figure out what this chain is for. Maybe it’s missing a part or some screws? Any ideas? Thanks so much!

Hi could anyone help me out with any information as far as my ring. All I've been able to find out is that it is vintage and it's 14 kp NOT PLATED KP stands for pure gold

Sterling and nice weight. And little warped but I think it adds charm. Nice antique British piece saved from scrappers !

One of my favorite pieces I inherited from my grandmother, I believe it to be Victorian due to the snake, Etruscan revival style and ruby cuts. There is one mark but I cannot make out what it says. I assume it would be Italian origin as my family lived there.

I tried using Google lens but I can't find anything similar. The back is a very smooth obsidian (could be black onyx but feels a bit obsidian-like to me). Front is a beautiful mosaic of other gemstones. Anybody seen anything like this before? Just looking for more info like a style, region, time period, etc. He may be interested in selling but haven't decided yet. Happy to hear your thoughts! (:

The only thing inside is 14k

Several years ago I bought this from a fine antique store with booths. I know it’s not real and I honestly don’t remember what I paid for it.

Can anyone tell me about this piece?

Thank you very much.

I inherited a lot of jewelry from my mom. This is a vintage cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold with star sapphires and rubies. Yes one of the rubies is missing. My dad was stationed in Vietnam from 1969-70. When he would go in leave he would go to Bangkok. He bought a lot of jewelry for my mom there. Comes in it's original box from Charlies reliable jewelers in Bangkok.

Bought this about 25 years ago from a old lady.

I think it's native American, but ho old it be?

Thank you for your expertise.

Bought these at a thrift store, I love them either way I’m just curious if anyone knows what type of metal and gems are in them. I have rather sensitive ears and they didn’t bother them at all that made me more curious. Let me know thoughts. Thanks!

does anyone know what this is? I did some research and figured out it has a sister hook and its too small to be a bracelet. it could be a bag charm or something like that but i dont know for sure

Found this cutie at the thrift store today. Does anyone have any info on this piece?

my mother in law has been holding this ring over our heads since the wedding. she gave it to my wife on our wedding day with a whole speech about how its been in the family for 4 generations. how her great grandmother brought it from italy. how the stone is a genuine ruby and the setting is gold and its worth "at least five thousand dollars."

she brings it up constantly. "are you keeping it in a safe?" "you should insure it." "dont wear it to the beach." she once got upset because my wife wore it to a barbecue. a barbecue.

my wife treats this ring like the hope diamond. separate jewelry box. doesnt wear it most days because shes scared of damaging it. we actually looked into insurance for it.

i recently started learning about gems. got a loupe. been reading a lot. looked at the ring last night.

the "ruby" has bubbles in it. bubbles. its glass. red glass. the "gold" setting has a greenish tint where its wearing down which means its brass or base metal with gold colored plating thats coming off.

4 generations of family mythology built around a brass ring with a glass stone.

now what do i do. my mother in law built her entire identity around passing down this "priceless heirloom." she tells the story at every family event. she told my wifes friends. she told OUR friends. she probably told her dentist.

if i say something i destroy a family story and my mother in law will never forgive me and my marriage will suffer.

if i dont say something my wife is going to pay for insurance on a ring worth less than the box its sitting in.

i showed my buddy and he said "take this to your grave." but my wife is literally getting insurance quotes right now. for a glass ring. in a brass setting. an insurance company is going to appraise it and the truth is going to come out anyway and then everyone will know and theyll also know that I knew and didnt say anything.

theres no winning here. every option ends with my mother in law crying and me sleeping on the couch.

4 generations. of glass. in brass. with a speech.

I bought this bracelet today and I’m curious about the design/engraving, markings, and age. The only mark I recognize is “925”. I appreciate any info!

Saw this at a trade days in Texas. Wondering if these are worry dolls and how old the piece might be. Thx

18k gold with 4 diamonds with 3 beautiful opals

Made with Sterling silver, turquoise, lapis lazuli, and coral gemstones. Such a statement piece!