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  1. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    that's better !!!
    it's a start .....now ya know it's sterling !
     
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  2. thistlespell

    thistlespell Member

    Thank you so much. Turns out both dogs have a touch of colitis. It’s been a rough couple days for them. :(
     
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  3. thistlespell

    thistlespell Member

    Here’s some more real close ups. It’s got some green dirty bits. Definitely needs a gentle cleaning. I’m assuming the gold bits are a gold wash.

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  4. IvaPan

    IvaPan Well-Known Member

    It rules out Imperial Russia as they had different scale of measuring precious metals, but also USSR which used specific hallmark(s) for silver - either worker's head (before 1950s) or hammer and sickle (after that).
     
  5. thistlespell

    thistlespell Member

    Yeah, I really don’t know what to make of it now. The 925 implies that it’s modern, but it looks so old! Maybe it’s the unique style throwing me off.
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    The 925 mark was already used in the late 19th century, but not in Russia.
    I am sorry, I know how they feel. Poor doggies. Are they reacting well to their meds, getting better?
     
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  7. thistlespell

    thistlespell Member

    Oh wow. I thought 925 was only used in the last 50 years in the US?

    And both dogs are doing much better this morning. My bigger girl is a bullmastiff and seems to have shaken it off rather quickly. The golden puppy still has a few days to be 100%, I reckon. Thank you so much for checking in. <3
     
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  8. thistlespell

    thistlespell Member

    I was looking really closely at the whole piece with my loupe last night, and alas there are no other markings. But the sapphire is a really pretty sort of milky pink with a hint of purple. I’m loving the pendant. I almost wonder if it belonged to a bracelet or a larger piece when it was made. IMG_2253.jpeg
     
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  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I am in Europe, so I don't know about US marking history. Maybe one of our US members knows more. But then again, it may not be US made.;)
    Oh wonderful news.:) It is always a worry when they're sick.
    Those two loops suggest a necklace.
    I wonder it could be Arts & Crafts, with those ribbon-like loops.
     
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  10. thistlespell

    thistlespell Member

    Edwardian is my most favorite jewelry era. That and Georgian! :D
     
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