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did you leave anything behind...?

are the pearls all legit ?

 

Unfortunately, yeah. Lol. Some miscellaneous jewelry and Trifali jewelry that I should probably go back for...

 

I don't know if the pearls are real. They're surprisingly heavy and knotted between each one. Do you think if I took them to a jeweler, I'd be able to find out if they're real?

 

I have had costume pearl necklaces that were knotted. Run the pearls across your teeth, do they feel smooth or gritty? They may be cultured if gritty, may be real pearls also. I don't know how to tell between cultured and natural pearls, an x-ray? If they feel smooth they are probably costume. Also check the clasp, if it is costume it is likely the pearls are costume.

I love the blue bracelet and the oval pin that looks like moss agate

 

Just one more post to go after this...
I think the belt says Alpaca, but I'm not sure. One says "Made in Siam 50 "

 

If you can, please edit the last photos to be full size

 

Done!

 

Just did I accidentally pressed "Post Reply" before I could enlarge them.

 

I don't think it's a saphiret, but now that I've googled them, I think I saw a saphiret cross a few days ago at an antique shop...The backing was slightly degraded so I didn't buy it for $12. Should I see if it's still there?

 

Holy Moley! You're going to get quite the education in jewelry from this!

Alpaca is a non-silver alloy often used to simulate the look of the real thing.

 

Nice costume bracelet, Art Deco?

 

I'm a little worried I'll damage them if I do that. Do I run them across the tips of my teeth or the flat of my teeth?
One doesn't have a clasp, while the other has a weird one I've never seen before.

One I'm happy to receive.

I just hope I won't get a bad lesson in spending my money. I don't have a lot to spare, so I took a gamble here. And I haven't had much sleep these last few days, so my judgment hasn't been the best...

 

Here's a photo of the necklace clasp. No hallmarks. I have to press a little lever to be able to open the necklace.

 

I'm not sure, but it's one of my favorites It looks like something was dangling by those two small loops once though.

 

The moss agate jewelry is my favorite in the whole lot. Ever since someone posted about their moss agate ring a few days ago, I fell in love with the stone. It reminds me of the forest through fog.

 

I think the black earrings are labelled Schiaparelli.

 

Oh my gosh, Barn Owl! I see hours and hours of great fun there ... with a loupe and a bright light ... and the internet and of course the joolies on this forum. Can't wait to see some individual shots and close ups ....