Who wants to see my haul from today?

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I found this pretty ormolu jewelry box at a thrift store today for $5.00
It has angel babies as feet!

When does the extension go on your house to fit all this wonder into?
You are a magnet for the most beautiful and intriguing collectables

 

[stracci2000]

When does the extension go on your house to fit all this wonder into?
You are a magnet for the most beautiful and intriguing collectables

I'm not a hoarder, I swear!
I have an overflowing china cabinet, a small display case and a side table in the living room to show off my best pieces. I'm trying to keep it livable in this house!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I'm not a hoarder, I swear!
I have an overflowing china cabinet, a small display case and a side table in the living room to show off my best pieces. I'm trying to keep it livable in this house!

I beleave you
its the minimalists i don't trust

(I have a china cabinet in the guest bedroom )

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I adore those little angels @stracci2000, what a beautiful jewelry box

 

[autumngems]

I found this pretty ormolu jewelry box at a thrift store today for $5.00
It has angel babies as feet!

I love your collection! I have some Wedgewood pieces I found but I couldn't tell you where I have them stored

 

[stracci2000]

I stopped into a pawn shop, and jewelry was
30% off. So I got this Egyptian revival sterling stick pin for $6, and this huge Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring , probably Navajo.

 

[stracci2000]

Who can resist silver spoons?
The Geneva spoon has German marks and is 800 silver with gold wash, about 1923. The Cleveland spoon is marked sterling. It dates to about 1900.

$1.00 each.....how could I say no?
Obviously the seller didn't check the marks.

Thanks Aunt Julia!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Who can resist silver spoons?
The Geneva spoon has German marks and is 800 silver with gold wash, about 1923. The Cleveland spoon is marked sterling. It dates to about 1900.

$1.00 each.....how could I say no?
Obviously the seller didn't check the marks.

Thanks Aunt Julia!

I see you have some nice bling on today in the reflection in the spoon

 

[stracci2000]

I see you have some nice bling on today in the reflection in the spoon

Haha! I always have bling!!

 

[stracci2000]

Guys!!
At the thrift store today.......
Sterling silver bread plates, eleven of them, $1.00 each! Total 826 grams of sterling.
These stores don't check the marks!

 

[SparklieBug]

@stracci2000 That is crazy to pay $11 for all those silver plates!!! Crazy-good, for you. I love these kinds of stories! You are the Queen of Great Vintage Finds!

 

[stracci2000]

@stracci2000 That is crazy to pay $11 for all those silver plates!!! Crazy-good, for you. I love these kinds of stories! You are the Queen of Great Vintage Finds!

Thank you for the nice compliment! I'm pretty excited about them!
I think some people who work in these stores have no idea what "sterling" means.
Scrap value over $500!

 

[Lookinagain]

Thank you for the nice compliment! I'm pretty excited about them!
I think some people who work in these stores have no idea what "sterling" means.
Scrap value over $500!

That's a great find. Those plates are selling on Replacements for over $100 each!

 

[stracci2000]

That's a great find. Those plates are selling on Replacements for over $100 each!

I know!
What are the chances that the 12th plate shows up in that store?
Its just not a proper set with only eleven!
I'll try stopping back there this week.
I really need #12! This set is selling for 1k!

Matching Set Twelve International Silver Lord Saybrook Sterling Silver Bread and Butter Plates H413 For Sale on Ruby Lane

For Sale - Vintage Sterling Silver from Penny Candy Antiques on Ruby Lane - This is a beautiful set of 12 matching sterling silver bread and butter plates in the Lord Saybrook pattern by International silver. They are marked on the back “International Silver H413”. They have all been hand...

www.rubylane.com

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Thank you for the nice compliment! I'm pretty excited about them!
I think some people who work in these stores have no idea what "sterling" means.
Scrap value over $500!

Are you going to eat off them ?
I had a work mate who was into Colloidal silver
Its very intetesting to read up on the history of the health benefits off eatting off silver

 

[stracci2000]

Are you going to eat off them ?
I had a work mate who was into Colloidal silver
Its very intetesting to read up on the history of the health benefits off eatting off silver

We will just serve cookies or bread on them occasionally. I'm afraid a fork or spoon will scratch them, so no cake or pie!
I seem to remember some years ago a man turned blue from eating silver!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

We will just serve cookies or bread on them occasionally. I'm afraid a fork or spoon will scratch them, so no cake or pie!
I seem to remember some years ago a man turned blue from eating silver!

He must have eatten or drunk an awful lot !
Lucky you bought them so they won't become scrap
i wonder where the 12th is ?

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Sharing my birthday present and an extra something too

First up, I bought this antique sapphire and old cut diamond ring for my birthday. The sapphire is blue in all lighting and has a wonderful glow to it. The setting is 18k and platinum. I had this favorited on Etsy forever, it does need to be sized but life has been busy lately, also sorry if these come out huge!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Then quite by accident I found an amazingly cut transitional, it was not listed as such so it really was like finding a needle in a haystack. Up until now the transitional diamonds in my price range have been around 1/3 carat, this one is around 60 points! I nearly passed on it because there is a small chip near a prong but glad I didn’t because it is not at all noticeable in person. First is the seller’s photo:

 

[stracci2000]

Then quite by accident I found an amazingly cut transitional, it was not listed as such so it really was like finding a needle in a haystack. Up until now the transitional diamonds in my price range have been around 1/3 carat, this one is around 60 points! I nearly passed on it because there is a small chip near a prong but glad I didn’t because it is not at all noticeable in person. First is the seller’s photo:

Mmmmmmm! Yummy sapphire!
And the transitional is TDF!!
They are both exceptional, because you have the best taste and a real talent for finding hidden treasures!
Have a great birthday!

 

[junebug17]

@YadaYadaYada, both are beautiful!! Love the color of the sapphire, and the transitional diamond is gorgeous. Great finds, enjoy them and Happy Birthday!

 

[MamaBee]

The sapphire and diamond three stone ring is so pretty. The color of the sapphire is such a gorgeous blue! I LOVE the transitional diamond ring! Happy Birthday @YadaYadaYada!

 

[PreRaphaelite]

Amazing! Great finds!!!!!

 

[bling_dream19]

Wow - I love both of your rings @YadaYadaYada and I wish you a very happy birthday!

 

[lala646]

Ooooh, I love them both, @YadaYadaYada!! Happy birthday, indeed!!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Happy birthday @YadaYadaYada
wow ! What a find (plural)
You have a great eye.

 

[Calliecake]

Then quite by accident I found an amazingly cut transitional, it was not listed as such so it really was like finding a needle in a haystack. Up until now the transitional diamonds in my price range have been around 1/3 carat, this one is around 60 points! I nearly passed on it because there is a small chip near a prong but glad I didn’t because it is not at all noticeable in person. First is the seller’s photo:

Sharing my birthday present and an extra something too

First up, I bought this antique sapphire and old cut diamond ring for my birthday. The sapphire is blue in all lighting and has a wonderful glow to it. The setting is 18k and platinum. I had this favorited on Etsy forever, it does need to be sized but life has been busy lately, also sorry if these come out huge!

This stack is gorgeous!!!! I also love the sapphire ring with the gold stacker band. Just beautifu!

 

[Mreader]

Sharing my birthday present and an extra something too

First up, I bought this antique sapphire and old cut diamond ring for my birthday. The sapphire is blue in all lighting and has a wonderful glow to it. The setting is 18k and platinum. I had this favorited on Etsy forever, it does need to be sized but life has been busy lately, also sorry if these come out huge!

Wow that sapphire is TDF! Happy Birthday! And the pattern on the transitional diamond is amazing

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Sharing my birthday present and an extra something too

First up, I bought this antique sapphire and old cut diamond ring for my birthday. The sapphire is blue in all lighting and has a wonderful glow to it. The setting is 18k and platinum. I had this favorited on Etsy forever, it does need to be sized but life has been busy lately, also sorry if these come out huge!

This makes me drool

and also hate my pitifully tiny mall jewler 3 stone just a little bit mote