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@elizat OooLaLa what a lovely ring!
 
@dk168, that’s the nice thing about PS, lots of inspiration, it can be dangerous at times!

@Bluemuse, I don’t frequent RockyTalk much either but mainly because I don’t know anything about ideal cuts so don’t really have the knowledge to contribute anything meaningful.

@MMtwo, Hangout was so much more lively before the ban but some interesting things get posted there so I still stop in. The pearl forum has taught me a lot, like I never knew there were “gem quality” pearls, I just thought a pearl is a pearl.
 
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@dk168, that’s the nice thing about PS, lots of inspiration, it can be dangerous at times!

@Bluemuse, I don’t frequent RockyTalk much either but mainly because I don’t know anything about ideal cuts so don’t really have the knowledge to contribute anything meaningful.

@MMtwo, Hangout was so much more lively before the ban but some interesting things get posted there so I still stop in. The pearl forum has taught me a lot, like I never knew there were “gem quality” pearls, I just thought a pearl is a pearl.
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Right? Those gem pearls are something else. I cannot afford to buy some of the finest necklaces and so on, but I sure can appreciate them!
 
Unlike most I have little inclination to buy “new” or “create”. Maybe it’s because I’m tight fisted!
I have always adored a good buy, I have always adored the craftsmanship in antique and vintage jewellery. To me the quality of the gems is secondary to the intrinsic beauty of an older piece.
I dont mind at all a wonky cut or a few little chips or abrasions to stones due to living wear, they add to the history.
Mostly I mourn the “falling out of favor” of watches. Thanks to mobile phones, who needs a wristwatch!
Back in the day, receiving a watch was a momentous occasion. Perhaps for a 21st or wedding, very often as a retirement gift after decades of service. It was a special and valued gift to receive as It was practical as well as potentially a glamorous piece of jewellery. Hidden watch faces, diamond sprinkled, intricate engraving, mixture of metals, enamel, precious gems, even “tricks” to amuse.
I have a large collection of ladies cocktail watches which I treasure and am thankful that I saved them from the melting pot!
so yes, I love the antique and Vintage threads.
 
@Bron357, you have an amazing collection and I know you have gotten some fantastic deals but you also have helped so many people navigate buying on EBay. We would be lost without you!
 
@Bron357 --I know you love watches.
Did you see my Georgian watch parts necklace
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Show me your mechanical/automatic watches

They're my daily watches and thank you! there's something about those midcentury faces that really speaks to me. I stalked the Thinomatic on eBay and actually woke up at 2am to bid on the auction :lol-2: I love it. You're a lady after my own heart. It's worth a 2AM money battle. I really like...
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I will work on it!

I will drop this photo for now. It's not done yet and I don't yet have it. We are finalizing some finishing on it.

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WOW!!!!!!! Who is doing that for you? Omg it’s so beautiful.
 
I feel like the antique posts overlap with show me the bling since gorgeous old cuts deserve a place in show me the bling. Also questions about settings etc. could go in Rocky Talky. So basically there is a lot of overlap. Anyway @elizat that piece needs to be seen!!!!! I want to know more about it!
 
I'm late to this but still wanted to answer. I actually love this section very much. I just don't generally participate much of anywhere except a bit in fashion jewellery and some hang out or to ooh and ahh in other peoples threads. I don't have much expertise in any of the different sections so so I prefer keeping my mouth shut generally and sticking to oooh-ing and ahhh-ing and stuff lol. The antiquing threads are some of my favourites to look through. You guys find some much awesome stuff!!
 
@Mreader, I gotta say that I’m really glad I started this thread because out of it Elizat’s thread was born! Now we get to see all her treasures!

@MMtwo, that’s how I feel about Rocky Talk! I have no clue about ideal cut parameters and what angles compliment each other. Old cuts are easier :)
 
I discovered antique jewelry through PS a few years ago and have loved it ever since but I am a lurker mostly . You can see some of my pieces in the preloved forum (I get bored easily & love hunting treasures ). I visit this forum first daily and get exited if I see a new post .
 
I spend 90% of my time in CS because that’s where my interest is, and what I consider myself to mainly collect. But I do adore antiques and lurk here a lot. Some of my early buys were small pieces billed as being from the art noveau period, but the problem is I am not knowledgeable enough to know if they are repro or not. In any case, my items are pretty modest.

Besides here, I will watch the SMTB and the Fashion Jewelry forums. I am very seldom in Rocky Talk, Lab Diamonds, Hangout/Cafe (unless an interesting thread shows up on my screen), and I never go to Pearls (I’ve tried pearls and they are not really for me).
 
@jeweln, boy do I hear you on getting bored, plus it’s so fun to treasure hunt. We went to the pawn shops yesterday and my older son remarked that he was surprised I didn’t buy anything as I always seem to find something :)

@peacechick, I’ve been fooled by a reproduction before, not that I’m an expert. I enjoy looking at pearls but to wear? I don’t think they go with my daily uniform of sweatpants and hoodie. Love your avatar photo!
 
I go to preloved first (I've missed some amazing pieces!!!!!)

Then to this forum

then colored stones

Most of my pieces are great buys, antiques and colored so it fits with my collection.
 
I love this section but seldom have anything to contribute. I just check whatever was recent. I do have a few old cut threads bookmarked but they are in SMTB or RT.

Someone made a good point earlier that we all seem to love old cuts at the moment but not antique jewellery.

I was recently looking at upgrading my engagement ring and while I would have absolutely loved an antique setting, it was hard to find a decent centre stone.

Maybe we could give this forum a bit more love and keep it more active lol I've got some wish list items.. maybe an antique diamond half hoop or similar and will definitely remember to post here.
 
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