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<p>[QUOTE="Marko, post: 4454074, member: 210"]And it would have been something I missed, too. We are always learning, though, and sharing our finds helps all of us.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bear, do they still mine this granite? Is your piece set in precious metal, is it marked or have you tested it? I am seeing most pieces set in sterling.</p><p><br /></p><p>I did research on the Hattie Carnegie piece. I didn't find another one like it. I do have the book on her jewelry, too. I am guessing the piece is circa 1960s made with older stones. I did see a brooch of hers made with peacock glass stones, and a necklace made with foil stones...I did see two of the dimple stones like mine in the necklace sold for $161 on Worthpoint. IDK what the necklace as HC would bring. I think it may be my favorite costume find yet. It's in my curio cabinet so I can look at it every day. Saphiret is a Holy Grail for me. Only you guys can understand. None of my friends or relatives, not my husband, understand my hobby. Nobody gets it. That's why I am so happy to be a part of this group. It's like I found my tribe.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Marko, post: 4454074, member: 210"]And it would have been something I missed, too. We are always learning, though, and sharing our finds helps all of us. Bear, do they still mine this granite? Is your piece set in precious metal, is it marked or have you tested it? I am seeing most pieces set in sterling. I did research on the Hattie Carnegie piece. I didn't find another one like it. I do have the book on her jewelry, too. I am guessing the piece is circa 1960s made with older stones. I did see a brooch of hers made with peacock glass stones, and a necklace made with foil stones...I did see two of the dimple stones like mine in the necklace sold for $161 on Worthpoint. IDK what the necklace as HC would bring. I think it may be my favorite costume find yet. It's in my curio cabinet so I can look at it every day. Saphiret is a Holy Grail for me. Only you guys can understand. None of my friends or relatives, not my husband, understand my hobby. Nobody gets it. That's why I am so happy to be a part of this group. It's like I found my tribe.[/QUOTE]
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