Makes me wonder how people so far removed from each other back then came up with similar ideas without Pinterest.
Even so, it's still attractive. I used to cobble together odds and ends to make one-of-a-kind jewelry for myself.
That is interesting. It probably confirms what Bronwen said about it being rejiggered -- maybe using the brass parts from a 1990's Victorian...
Unfortunately, I think my sense of smell is faulty, although I've never tried smelling brass. I've tried testing bakelite by rubbing my fingers on...
Thank you for the correction, Bronwen, my mind wasn't working. I always carry a little magnet in my purse when I want to check for brass.
Yes, the 1990s Victorian Revival pieces are what I was thinking of, but couldn't think of what to call them. Here's a 1980's pendant by '1928'...
Thank you for posting a photo of the clasp. It looks old-ish, but I can't tell if it's brass with silver plating that's worn off, or silver-tone...
I'm not a cameo expert, but tend to agree with bluumz on the possibility of a 1970s timeframe (maybe even more recent). The scalloped metal bezel...
A girl in my high school painted the tape she wrapped around her boyfriend's class ring with pink nail polish.
Thank you, kyratango.
Thank you so much for your comments, Any Jewelry, Lucille, Dessert, and others who commented--I really appreciate your help. I now have the green...
I like your beads, but I'm not an expert on the type of stone. Here's a similar necklace from India made with garnet beads listed on eBay, which...
Thank you, Cheryl.
I appreciate your comments, but I knew the pin is authentic Art Deco because of the clasp (I should have posted a photo of the back earlier). But...
Thank you NanaB and Bookahtoo--I value your opinions.
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