shaani
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posted on March 30, 2001 09:04:49 PM
Many of the earrings that were made for pierced ears in the early 1900's seem to have a different quality of gold than the ones they make today. Some are an almost pinkish gold color, very beautiful.
This site has some interesting history on ear piercings (as well as other kinds).
http://www.bodypiercingshop.com/info/pierce_info_historyofpiercing.htm
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rarriffle
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posted on March 31, 2001 04:12:03 AM
jadejim, you are quite right about book prices. some people think they should get exactly what it says or more.
does anyone who uses the mag visor wear glasses? i own 4 or 5 loupes but have a really hard time focusing with my glasses and can't see a thing without them.
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packer
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posted on March 31, 2001 05:42:44 AM
Good Morning Everyone,
rarriffle,
I wear glasses, but I find that when I'm using the mag visor I often times don't need them. But you can wear them while using it.
With a loupe you really have to get the piece close to your eye, and a lot a times its a strain trying to get it focused with the right light on it.
I have another question:
What is a parure & demi parure?
I see that team used alot but can't tell what sets them apart from everything else.
For those who want to know when I list I will be happy to inform you. 
I'm still taking pictures and trying to organize them into groups.
Thanks for all the great replies, you've helped me alot.
packer
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saabsister
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posted on March 31, 2001 06:40:50 AM
A parure is a matching set - such as necklace, bracelet, earrings, and pin (and sometimes a ring). A demi-parure is a partial matching set - such as necklace and earrings or pin and earrings.
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geminspector
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posted on March 31, 2001 10:26:15 AM
Rarriffle -- Many people have the tendancy to close one eye when using a loupe. It makes focusing much more difficult and the eyes strain much faster. Keep both eyes open when viewing through the loupe, hold the loupe approx. 1" from the eye and bring the item to the loupe until it is in focus.
Packer -- A good "in the field" technique I have used... Glass beads will feel cool to the touch while plastic will feel warm. One of the most sensitive patches of skin is the top of your upper lip. Touch known glass and plastic items to this area and you will see what I mean!
--Brought to you by MHO Productions--
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packer
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posted on March 31, 2001 11:42:44 AM
Hi,
I have another question:
I'm getting ready to assemble a "jewelry lot".
I have several very nice pieces that could probably stand on there own.
Should I try and sell those seperately OR would I be better off putting them in my "jewelry lot" to intice bidders?
I plan to "feature" this auction so I want to make it as desirable as possible.
What would you do?
saabsister,
Thanks for the info about the "parure".
packer
[ edited by packer on Mar 31, 2001 11:44 AM ]
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snuffie
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posted on April 1, 2001 08:33:11 AM
How do you experienced jewelry sellers ship/mail your jewelry? Say just a few pairs of earrings or a couple necklaces. Does Priority Mail seem expensive for that. Do you use 1st class? Bubble mailers? How do you keep the merchandise from getting squashed? Are there tiny, tiny boxes that would be o.k. to put into an envelope? Do you insure if the bid was under, say, $20.00? Thanks a lot in advance!
Snuffie
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Libra63
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posted on April 1, 2001 09:42:40 AM
I have the book unsigned beauties along with many other jewelry books and I felt this book wasn't up to standard. I felt that the pictures were substandard and didn't show brilliance as in the other Schroeder books. Maybe it is just me, but I was disappointed in it. Of course living in the midwest we seldom get good prices for unsigned jewelry let along the signed ones but then again the prices of jewelry on ebay have gone down also. For example: A year ago a Napier Chinesse lantern Bracelet sold for $150.00 and today nobody bids over the reserve price. I don't have a loupe but I do have a really good small magnifying glass that I carry with me. Has Packer started putting his jewelry on. I haven't been into the costume jewelry lots for quite a while. For Mailing I use a small bubble envelope and wrap in tissue paper, put in plastic zip lock bag then put more bubble wrap around that and then mail 1st class with insurance for $2.25. Yes I feel priority mail is to expensive to send jewelry unless you pay quite a bit for the piece. But then again I don't pad my mailing price so maybe it isn't to expensive.
Packer, it depends on the expensive piece. If you have some junk jewelry you would like to get rid of that won't bring much money but can be used for repair put a couple of expensive pieces in it. Not a lot of them unless you put on a reserve. I price my jewelry according to what I pay for it and that is where I start my auctions. At least I know I will get my money back and more and the rest is gravy. Good Thread
[ edited by Libra63 on Apr 1, 2001 09:51 AM ]
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saabsister
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posted on April 1, 2001 03:54:20 PM
packer, if I were going to spend the money to feature an auction, I would make sure that it would bring a high enough price to recoup my money. That would probably include putting a couple good pieces in it. When I buy a jewelry lot, I'm looking for the work of a particular designer that I hope the seller and other buyers won't recognize - so the lots that I bid on are usually priced low (sleepers). I'm hoping for a bargain!
snuffie, I usually sell bakelite or hard plastics and offer the buyer an option of first class (bubblewrap in a padded mailer) or priority mail. On more expensive pieces I require priority and insurance. I offer the option of insurance on first class.
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packer
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posted on April 9, 2001 07:43:49 AM
Good Morning,
There on!!
I listed the "EYECANDY" last night. For those of you that look maybe you can let me know how the pictures load.
Thanks again for the help.
packer
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mildreds
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posted on April 9, 2001 10:08:28 AM
Hi. Great job on the auction. I loved the way you did the pictures. That was a great idea!!! I opened two windows and then I could click on a series of pictures and load two different groups at a time.
Hope you get high bids. How many hours do you think it took you to put this auction together??
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packer
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posted on April 9, 2001 10:41:56 AM
WhoooWeee,
Mildred, Thank you for such a nice compliment. Quit frankly it took me weeks to put this together. Thats why there are
so many different back grounds.(I took and re-took many pictures) I would work on it till I got sick of looking at it, then give it a rest. But I have to tell ya I hit it hard the past 4 or 5 days just to get it
all put together, I ended up with a Blood red eye from eye strain of looking through the jewelers loope. This is only half of what I have from that estate. But my provider only alots me 10MB of free space and
these pictures here took near all of it. So I will be listing a second lot, but maybe not anytime soon. Got to give the eyes a rest.
Once again, thank you for the kind words...it is truly appreciated.
I'm rather thrilled at how the auction is going so far
I'm so glad the pictures are loading good.
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joanne
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posted on April 9, 2001 11:01:19 AM
Dang, that stuff is GORGEOUS... unfortunately I'm sure it's going to go waaaaaay beyond my miniscule pocketbook!!
Great job on the pics, and GOOD LUCK!!
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rarriffle
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posted on April 9, 2001 01:14:01 PM
I never use bubble envelopes for shipping jewelry and get upset when my jewelry comes packed in one of these. All it would take is a heavy book or package at USPS to drop on it to break my jewelry.
I package in the plastic container you get sandwiches in at the deli, you can usually talk your grocer out of a couple or they will sell you a few pretty cheap. I make sure the jewelry is packaged tightly in this, it then goes into another box to be shipped. Of course, I usually sell jewelry in lots.
saabsister, How do I identify a piece of bakelite? I have a necklace that I am pretty sure of but still want to test it.
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saabsister
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posted on April 9, 2001 04:25:30 PM
packer Nice presentation. Good luck with your auction.
rarriffle I usually only send the tough stuff wrapped in bubblewrap in a padded mailer. I wouldn't send anything delicate or with stones that way. Sometimes I 'll send lighter plastics that way if another dealer requests it.
Karima Parry, author of "Bakelite Bangles Price and Identification Guide", has info on bakelite tests on her website:
http://www.plasticfantastic.com
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rarriffle
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posted on April 9, 2001 05:03:48 PM
saabsister, Thank you for the link. Very helpful.
You would not believe the pieces I receive in padded envelopes, dirty, torn and taped, reused padded envelopes.
Bought a beautiful bracelet that came in 3 pieces due to the packing, no bubblewrap, nothing but a padded envelope. Seller had "no refunds" in his TOS so guess who loses.
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misscandle
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posted on April 9, 2001 05:20:50 PM
Packer:
What a treasure trove! How lovely these pieces are. The former owner must have been a very interesting lady.
I wish you much success with this auction. Alas, my circumstances do not permit me to bid......unless you are willing to take children as payment. Didn't see that in your TOS, so I guess not. Still, I will watch the progress of the bidding and cheer you on!
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Lisa_B
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posted on April 9, 2001 06:09:29 PM
I sell jewelry almost exclusively and offer my buyers a choice of first-class or priority. I agree that priority gets expensive, particularly when you are shipping relatively small items, or inexpensive items to begin with.
For first-class, I use brand new cotton-lined jewelry boxes I buy in bulk from B'Sue Boutiques. I have a couple sizes that will accommodate most items. The item first goes into a plastic polybag to protect it from moisture, then into the box, then into the bubble mailer. I have shipped hundreds of items like this and it is very safe and secure. Only one item had to be turned in for an insurance claim and I think that package got caught in the grinding machines or whatever USPS uses! I charge a flat rate of $1.50 (or sometimes $2 for heavier items) and since most items ship for .55 or .77, that covers my supplies cost.
Nothing I hate worse than sellers who charge outrageously for shipping! I recently had a seller try to charge me $10 to ship a $26 tiny cameo after her auction stated "actually shipping charges only." I balked on that one!
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Libra63
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posted on April 9, 2001 07:42:17 PM
Quite an exquisite display. How wide did your eyes get when you saw that. I think there are many vintage jewelry sellers that would have liked to come across that. I would have a problem though I wouldn't be able to sell it. Every piece is beautiful
I mail most of my jewelry 1st class with insurance in a new bubble envelope, but first I wrap in tissue paper, put it in zip lock bag. Wrap that in bubble wrap so that the wrap goes around at least twice sometimes even three times and then I put it in the envelope. Haven't had any problems yet. If I have a costume lot that I sold I will put that into a box but then the mailing price is higher. I always offer either 1st class or priority and let the buyer decide how I should send it. My jewelry never goes into the mail unless it is insured. My S/H price is actual and always includes insurance but I think that that is another thread. Good luck with your auction. I also will be watching.
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chenillec
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posted on April 9, 2001 09:24:11 PM
Hi, All, Thanks for the intereting discussions on vintage jewelry. I learn a lot by reading AW. lol
I sell jewelry myself, but not vintage. Now, I have some knowledge on vintage jewelry. Thanks all.
chenillec
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packer
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posted on April 10, 2001 10:02:54 AM
Hi Libra63,
Your quit right about wanting to keep all the pieces. I do love it all, but I can't wear most jewelry as I'm alergic to metal. Besides I'm from the generation where this sort of stuff wasn't worn anymore.
I work at our local VFW Club and you wouldn't believe what some of the WWII vets wives wear. They are loaded down with that stuff, but it really looks good on them, they sure know how to wear it.
I have a favorite auctioneer that I am always watching for his auctions. He is about 45 miles away in a small farming community. He mainly auctions off rich farmers estates. But what I like about him is he sells things in "lots" not piece it out. When this jewelry came up to be auctioned it was in beer flats and they were pretty full. It was choice on the flats..I won the first bid and he said how many do you want...I TOOK THEM ALL. Just about everyones mouths dropped. I had people following me out the door wanting to buy specific pieces. I declined. It took me quit awhile to go through all the treasures in the boxes, it was SO FUN!
I want to thank everyone for your support on my auction. I'm glad you think I done good. It means alot to me.
packer
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joanne
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posted on April 10, 2001 10:27:19 AM
Wow, I wish I lived where you live... there's an auctioneer I like here but he tends to do choice on EVERYTHING. About a year ago I did get lucky on some costume jewelry and got four good-sized lots - which included some Occupied Japan, several designer pieces such as Monet and Weiss, lots of rhinestones, etc. - for $14 total. I was shocked, I'd never seen him sell jewelry in lots like that! It was an estate sale with mostly tools and equipment, I guess there weren't many people there looking for "smalls" which was okay by me
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rarriffle
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posted on April 14, 2001 01:21:25 PM
Okay Packer, I am too dumb to figure out your ebay Id. How is the jewelry doing. Give me a $ amount so I can find it.
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joanne
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posted on April 15, 2001 05:12:57 AM
I've got the auction on my watch list - it's currently at $308.03! Like I said before - waaaaaaaaay too much for my little pocketbook (sigh)
Email me at [email protected] and I'll send you the number.
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packer
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posted on April 15, 2001 05:11:49 PM
HAPPY EASTER EVERYBODY!!
I just returned from a weekend out of town and my EYECANDY is up to $340.00...I'm THRILLED!
3 days to go
I watch that category pretty close lately and I just don't know how sellers can feature and re-feature and not have their "reserves" met.
When they re-list do they get their "feature category" fee back if it sells the second time?
I sure don't see where it pays off for them.
They get what I think is really good bids but their "reserves" still aren't met.
Thanks for watching with me
packer
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packer
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posted on April 18, 2001 12:22:49 PM
EYECANDY
I'm excited...6+ hours to go.
I'm going to supper and not going to look till I get back.
packer
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joanne
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posted on April 18, 2001 02:20:08 PM
OMG!OMG!OMG! Packer, CONGRATULATIONS... your auction is skyrocketing... I had no idea it would go this high, now I KNOW I can't afford it LOL!!!
I gotta get my hands on some lots like that!!! 
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wisegirl
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posted on April 19, 2001 08:59:05 AM
Congratulations, Packer, on your auction! I know how much hard work went into preparing the listing - it was beautifully done and you more than deserve what you got for those lovely pieces.
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brie49
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posted on April 19, 2001 12:35:29 PM
Congrats packer!
I think it was worth all the hard work though, way to go!
Wondering if anyone from the AW community bought this treasures?
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packer
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posted on April 19, 2001 01:30:02 PM
YEEEEEEE HAWWWWWWW!
That was more fun then a barrel of monkeys!
I thought for sure there was going to be a last second SNIP, as I had a gal e-mail me about 1 hour before close and wanted to know that if she was lucky enough to win if she could have and use the pics.
I told her absolutely.....you buy the jewelry you get the pics.
Ended up she didn't even bid.
Oh well...what great fun that was. It has given me some incentive to work on the other half of this stuff.
Thanks everyone for the great suppoert.
packer
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