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TeresaD
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This is an opal pendant in a glass vial filled with liquid the top rim is stamped Pat 10 . 13 . 31 14k Dose the pat # have anything to do with a date can anyone tell me anything about this if so thank you I found this information if you would like to take a look I now wish I had more
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Hi TeresaD. Seems you found your answer however, I wanted to share with you a book I have found helpful. It is titled "How to be a Jewelry Detective" by C. Jeanenne Bell. It is inexpensive and she lists patent numbers, makers mark symbols and names that have been helpful to me in tracking down jewelry origins. Have fun!
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Did you go to the page I posted they have so much information on it I was so surprised it is very interesting I didn't realize it was from the 30's it's in perfect shape it's like it was just made yesterday I almost gave it away but I took a second look at it and realize what it actually was
I love it when I find thing like this
Dear Teresa,
Hello I would like to inform you a little about the piece of floating opals you have.
I have the attact but double sphere jointed piece of floating necklace.It belonged to my Husband's Grandmother, whiched was pasted on to me. Well this piece was maded around about the "Turned Of The Century". Past Hundred yrs old. Think about it, no one else has seen these kind of "Floating Opals". Very RARE!!
Thank you to everyone for your comments and loves
I'm afraid to wear it I don't wanna break it
It has lasted this many years and I would be the one to damages I no it