Posted 2 years ago
thriftfan
(125 items)
Not really sure what this is, but thought it was interesting. It looks like shards of something within the stone (or whatever it is!). Help please!! No markings on this one either to give me a clue.
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I will give you the same advise that a very dear friend who was an antiques dealer gave me on buying: " Buy what YOU like, if you buy with resale in mind you will lose, so buy what you like, you may have to look at it for a while" sage advice I've never forgotten and I keep at hand when ever I'm tempted by something I don't know about. The othe thing is, educate yourself, know what you're buying or you could get stung really bad even at garage sales.... The web is a good plaace to serch for things ---------ENJOY the hunt !
I actually only buy what I find interesting and have no desire to resale anything. Was just hoping for a kick in the right direction..all of the info out there is a bit overwhelming but maybe I have not found just the right sites yet :) Appreciate the advice though!
You are awesome, thanks so much for the info! I feel a little better now that my hunch is confirmed--I had figured out the mother-of-pearl but am so new at this, I did not trust myself (Dang it!). I loaded the shots you had asked for, and again, thanks so much!