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I found this in the 1980's at a thrift shop. Since then bracelet link broke and some rhinestones fell out. No markings on the back. I'm thinking it might be Czech. I'm also not sure of the era. Any ideas? Thanks for looking.
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Very Pretty, I love it.
Thanks bratjdd, I love them too. I would like to get the bracelet repaired and the rhinestones replaced one day not sure where to go for costume jewelry repair though.
The kind of cool set you dress around! Get her fixed then hit the town!
Lol AmberRose, Will do! Thanks AmberRose, Bellin66, Vetraio, and FineLines!!
Hey, a gals gotta shine! Pictures required when you hit the town.
@ AmberRose - I'm inspired!
Thanks for the love Thriftfan, Vintagemad, and Manikin!!
Gorgeous pieces wolcott !!! Can't wait to see the pics ; )
Thanks agoodworks! Thanks Hedge, glad you like it ;)
Thanks Scandi :)
Gorgeous. I'd like to see them in reality!
Thanks Colaltcobold!
Thanks Budek!
VERY BEAUTIFULA ND VERY STUNNING , NO OTHER WORDS CAN EXPLAIN THESE BEAUTIES:) THANKS FOR POSTING WOLCOTT1:)
Thanks Bellin68! You are too kind :)
Thank you Hedgewalker mwah!
Nice to see these beauties coming back up to the top !!
love'm would go with a harem outfit
Haha Oz, who's harem?