I want to put interesting smallish things in a
poison ring that I was given. The chamber is about a centimeter wide (across my finger) and .75 cm in the other dimensions. What can I put in there?
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posted by punchtothehead
on Mar 26, 2013 -
47 answers
I have inherited a watch that was purchased a few years ago for about $2000. It has rarely been worn and I think it has all of the box/paperwork with it (from what I can see from similar watches online), including the purchase receipt. My question is where/how can I sell it? Either by listing it online, but there seems to be so many websites, or in person via a second hand dealer or similar?
I've seen lots of watch websites, but are some better than others? Especially considering I don't have a profile or history on such sites. Thanks
posted by MT
on Feb 9, 2013 -
1 answer
Home for Christmas and my mom has a jewelry question. She tried cleaning the chain of her gold necklace using silver polish, and when she did, it turned silver. Why? And can it be reversed?
posted by EmGeeJay
on Dec 22, 2012 -
5 answers
How should I accessorize this flapper-style
black dress that I'm wearing as a bridesmaid? Seeking ideas on shoes and jewelry (and possibly hosiery or leg coverage).
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posted by sundaydriver
on Jun 15, 2012 -
21 answers
Gold engagement ring has broken a little over 2 years after we had it resized. Is the jeweler to blame, or do these things just happen?
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posted by sportbucket
on Apr 12, 2012 -
5 answers
Where can I find
THIS jewelry hanger? I've Binged, Googled and Yahoo'd enough for a century.
posted by ~Sushma~
on Jan 30, 2012 -
9 answers
What's the triangular piece of jewelry my great grandfather is wearing under his jacket and over his vest?
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posted by brownrd
on Jan 15, 2012 -
10 answers
I inherited a
bunch of
Native American jewelry (several hundred pieces in total) several years ago. I'm thinking about selling some of it, but I'm not sure of the value. Do I need to find a specialist to appraise it? Can you recommend one near St. Louis?
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posted by DaddyNewt
on Dec 28, 2011 -
7 answers
My 75 year-old dad's house was robbed and several pieces of jewelry were taken including his dad's old ring. He's trying to claim insurance on it but they won't pay unless they can see a picture of something like it. My dad doesn't have a picture of the ring, or a computer to look up something similar. I don't live in the area. How can I help him remotely or guide him to someplace in the San Fernando Valley/Los Angeles area where he might be able to find a ring of similar value.
posted by ms_rasclark
on Oct 2, 2011 -
7 answers
Help me identify a type of jewelry (artist or style) which I first saw in Bilbao, Spain.
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posted by oflinkey
on Apr 8, 2011 -
2 answers
how are jewelry brand watches (e.g. Cartier, Boucheron, Harry Winston) regarded among watch enthusiasts? Is it the same as 'designer' watches in that they're not taken seriously?
posted by the mad poster!
on Apr 6, 2011 -
17 answers
I have this bracelet with diamonds that was inherited to me. Can you tell me circa when was it made?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 5, 2011 -
10 answers
Is it irredeemably tacky to wear fancy, vintage rhinestone and sparkly jewelry in the daytime? I have a lovely, large collection that I want to show off. BUT, I never do fancy "evening" occasions.
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posted by Rosie M. Banks
on Dec 10, 2010 -
21 answers
I just bought
this pin on Etsy (
side and
back view). It was listed by a Latvian seller who says it's a vintage Soviet-era item. This pin must have been a mass-produced item, since I saw one exactly like it on Etsy last spring, though someone else beat me to the purchase that time. I'm intrigued by the image of swans seemingly menacing a woman and her child, and I wonder if it perhaps references a Slavic folktale. A friend has suggested that it might be a
Swan Lake reference, though to my mind it doesn't suit the narrative. Your thoughts and best guesses?
posted by orange swan
on Nov 29, 2010 -
5 answers
I am a man and I'm getting married! I need a lot of help picking out a wedding band. I know my size and am looking for a non-traditional ring. Specifically I am looking at tungsten and titanium rings or rings with some kind of pattern.
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Sep 9, 2010 -
33 answers
I think I'm good on the clothing part, but what I've never been able to do is figure out accessories. Help?
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posted by sillymama
on Aug 20, 2010 -
17 answers
So I'm a manly man, sort of, and many years ago I was given a small opal (1cm top to bottom) - I don't think it has any real monetary value, but it's
pretty, and I'm tired of it living in my drawer. Any ideas for what I can do with it? My first thought was tie pin, but that seems pedestrian. Suggestions that include sources for necessary supplies or services would be especially helpful.
posted by symbebekos
on Jul 19, 2010 -
9 answers
I work for a manufacturer looking to sell fashion jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings that sell for appx $5-$20 at retail like the kind you'd find at stores like Claires, H&M, Forever 21, etc) to retail stores. For purposes of this question, we're looking to sell to general retailers like the ones above, NOT to jewelry stores.
We're trying to figure out packaging as it relates to polybags. Most stores, such as the ones above, display their fashion jewelry without polybags i.e. people can touch and feel the jewelry.
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posted by edjusted
on Feb 3, 2010 -
8 answers
You are not my jeweler. We were waiting a bit to get our 10 year anniversary presents and both rings I liked sold out. Please help me find something as good or better.
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posted by Issithe
on Jan 20, 2010 -
8 answers
Help me (a female with basically no female friends to ask) accessorize this red cocktail dress! (hair & jewelry)
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posted by mostlybecky
on Oct 12, 2009 -
29 answers
Anyone know where I can get the silver bracelet Kirsten Dunst wears near the end of 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' when she is listening to her tape...
posted by heather-b
on Jun 23, 2009 -
9 answers
(Several questions in one. Sorry.) We're getting hitched in Vegas, and friends are traveling from overseas. Help us plan out some basic wedding stuff (like location, wedding bands, etc.), as well as how to make our friends' stay enjoyable.
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posted by metalheart
on Apr 26, 2009 -
10 answers
Is there a name for the ring you wear between a mis-matched engagement ring and a wedding ring that serves to adapt the round form of one to the flat form of the other? Where do I get one? In San Francisco, preferably. Bonus if the jeweler specializes in vintage pieces.
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posted by otherwordlyglow
on Jan 14, 2008 -
14 answers
I know very little about Christian gifts. Is there any taboo about getting my Catholic girlfriend a cross necklace?
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posted by Nerro
on Dec 21, 2007 -
22 answers
