Featured A simple pair of Sterling earrings with prices ALL over the place?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Aquitaine, Feb 7, 2022.

  1. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    These were my Mom's (WHAT wasn't.....I wasn't a jewelry person!!!), but I thought my niece might want them, so I polished them up, put them on and "no thanks, not really me".....but my real question is WHY is the price SO all over the place???? I DON'T find any identical, but many look the same age! They're vintage, not sure I ever remember seeing Mom wear them, which means they go back to at LEAST the 60's, ....marked 925 and 'BAYANIHAN'....very light in the ear, for pierced, and 1-3/4" long, 11/16" at the widest......with two small dents that are below the curve in near the bottom....not really visible when wearing....THANK YOU SO MUCH for ANY INPUT!!!!

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  2. Aznathalie

    Aznathalie Well-Known Member

    W. Thomas Burns, founder of Bayanihan Jewelry. Founded in 1974 and based in Massachusetts, Burns had worked for the Peace Corps in the Philipines, and named his company "Bayanihan", which translates as, working together.
     
  3. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Those are really unusual with the curve at the bottom. I bet they will sell well.
     
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  4. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Those are beautiful, Aqui! Yes, these will sell easily.
     
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  5. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Wonderful! But why are prices ALL over the place??? And maybe she got them later than the 60's then from what @Aznathalie says! But in searching I saw similar showing at from ~$45. to ~$250.!!! How come----anyone???
     
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  6. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Thanks all....and you know me....I don't do ebay OR other venues.....BUT I just might try the SELL forum here!!! Haven't done that yet!!!:)
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    no rhyme or reason......
     
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  8. quirkygirl

    quirkygirl likes pretty old things

    Love Bayanihan jewelry! Sold their pieces where I worked thirty-some years ago. Very well made, too. Your earrings should have a 14K post. Bayanihan was pretty pricey even at the wholesale level. If I remember correctly, we retailed your earrings at around $100 (+/- $25) back in the early 90's.
     
  9. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Thanks @quirkygirl, nice to hear!! Noot sure I'd look to go that much as they DO have those 2 small dings in the one that I pointed out....and the posts do have a gold tone to them....guess that's why!
     
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  10. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Have you looked in the sold listings on eBay? I use that quite a lot to know if prices being asked are realistic or not.
     
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  11. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Yes, @KSW, I did, and that's where I saw such a wide range, as well as on Etsy and Ruby Lane!!
     
  12. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Good luck with selling them!
     
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  13. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Thanks....haven't posted them yet, but I will!!
     
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