Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals/Earrings

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Expert: Bill and Sally Jarrett - 11/2/2009


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Hi , I have a pair of clip on earings a old lady i used to care for gave them to be, They are a pretty shape and have one large green gem and then 3 little pearls above the gem, some of the pearls are missing unfortunately.
They have writting on the back of them a word which i cant make out.
its in like itallic style and appears like jewelo..gph  it may not even say that , its so small but thats what i think it looks like.

i really just wanted to know if there was any history behind them and should i be looking after thm more than just throwing thm in my jewelry box.

Thanks

Answer
Hello Jody and thank you for your inquiry. Your earrings sound lovely. Unfortunately, without more information, I can't really add to your description. If you can make out the signature, we can check for designer production years. If you believe they may be gold, you should have them checked out by a professional. If your earrings are costume, you can replace the faux pearls. Craft shops such as "Michaels" carry repair items. You can clean them up using windex or an eyeglass lens cloth.  Then wear them and enjoy !

Sally
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Bill and Sally Jarrett

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We are collectors, hobbyists and dealers in memorabilia and antiques - especially antique vintage and costume jewelry items. For 10 years we owned an antique shop here in Central Florida but retired and reopened a site on the internet that specializes mostly in antique jewelry and accessories such as perfume bottles, etc. Bill is informed on general antiques specializing in china and silver or sterling tablewares while Sally tends to jewelry and paper/advertising ephemera. We receive a lot of general questions from our site and would be glad to try and answer or give direction not considered for official appraisal purposes, i.e. estate or insurance.

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10 years as antique shop owners 8 years as a jewelry designer supplying designs to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and MGM as well well as other limited outlets.

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JewelCollect Jewelry Ring Collectors Jewelry International

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10 years as antique shop owners 8 years in jewelry design jewelry collector member various forums, clubs, educational organizations

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