Authenticate This! jewelry or Seller!

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Originally Posted by lesparkley

a couple of my tiffany snap button pouches have "made in china" tags on the back partition of the pouch and they are NOT fake (as in, they were purchased at tiffany stores). just throwing that out there for people trying to self authenticate. having a "made in china" tag is not a deal breaker. i don't have a huge tiffany collection, but my necklaces are the one's with the tags. the earring pouches do not (which makes sense since you need to use both partitions for the earrings and having the tags there could scratch it).

Hey all, I wanted to update this to keep everyone informed. I just recieved an item I ordered from Tiffany's online store (Tiffany.com)- so these are absolutely authentic materials. They have made some changes to thier packaging. The pouch (drawstring) is a tad lighter in color, a bit smaller, is stiffer than the previous suede pouches (I cannot tell if it is even suede, but def. NOT velvet!!) and it DOES have "pouch made in China" tag inside it. Padding inside box is a bit stiffer than before, and box is NOT square, but rectangularish, with writing across the LONG side, parallel to the SHORT side- very different! I will take pics and post for those who are interested. Something to keep in mind!

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Originally Posted by nenner

Is this bracelet authentic? Does anybody have reviews on this seller? Thanks~ http://cgi.ebay.com/CC-Skye-Gold-Scr...ht_4201wt_1064

I am not familiar with seller, and not familiar enough with that brand to say. Maybe someone else here is, though.

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Originally Posted by jpg0150

It's authentic.

great, thanks!

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Originally Posted by nenner Is this bracelet authentic? Does anybody have reviews on this seller? Thanks~ http://cgi.ebay.com/CC-Skye-Gold-Scr...ht_4201wt_1064 I am not familiar with seller, and not familiar enough with that brand to say. Maybe someone else here is, though.

I cannot find any info on them, so hope somebody knows! Thanks!

[ness36]

I really love reading all the informational threads about pearl jewelry, and I am starting a very low budget collection bit by bit. Eventually I may get some Freshadamas from Pearl Paradise, but first I like to see how much I actually wear this kind of thing. I also like to collect vintage jewelry.

I know it is hard to tell from the pictures, but can anyone tell me if these are really freshwater pearls, or faux pearls. Is the price reasonable?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=33609465

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=33610629

Thanks in advance. : )

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I bought these two pieces mesh heart collections.
I just notice that one side of my necklace have 10chains but another side have 9.is this abnormal?
both side of my mesh heart bracelet have 10chains.

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Originally Posted by ness36

I really love reading all the informational threads about pearl jewelry, and I am starting a very low budget collection bit by bit. Eventually I may get some Freshadamas from Pearl Paradise, but first I like to see how much I actually wear this kind of thing. I also like to collect vintage jewelry. I know it is hard to tell from the pictures, but can anyone tell me if these are really freshwater pearls, or faux pearls. Is the price reasonable? http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=33609465 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=33610629 Thanks in advance. : )

I am also a pearl collector, love them! I cannot, by pictures, tell you if they are freshwater or faux. Many sellers on Etsy (I do buy from there, Ebay, and Ruby Lane, etc.) seem not to be able to tell real from faux even with necklace in hand- I have ended up with more than one strand of high-end glass pearls that the seller assumed were real. That being said, freshwater pearls that do not carry high-end designer names are very affordable, so price is reasonable. Keep in mind that "heirloom" does not mean vintage. Most vintage freshwater pearl items are not as good quality as newer freshwater pearls, which in recent years can compete with akoya's and saltwater pearls in quality, and can surpass them in endurance. Ask the seller if they are returnable should they be faux pearls.

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Originally Posted by applecheek

paragonpieces.com/ebay/11294/11294b.jpg I bought these two pieces mesh heart collections. I just notice that one side of my necklace have 10chains but another side have 9.is this abnormal? both side of my mesh heart bracelet have 10chains.

That link is not working for me (even cutting and pasting). The seller is very reputable, and I have bought from them myself, always authentic. I know which Tiffany pieces you are referring to, as I have both the heart and the disc toggle 10 chain sets. However, both sides should have 10 chains. It sounds like a chain has been lost/broken somewhere along the life of the piece, which does happen sometimes- the chains can get caught on things.

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Originally Posted by jpg0150

That link is not working for me (even cutting and pasting). The seller is very reputable, and I have bought from them myself, always authentic. I know which Tiffany pieces you are referring to, as I have both the heart and the disc toggle 10 chain sets. However, both sides should have 10 chains. It sounds like a chain has been lost/broken somewhere along the life of the piece, which does happen sometimes- the chains can get caught on things.

Thank you for your answer JPG,I bought quite a few things from her after my first purchase been verified by you,she is a great seller! I do love those necklace even though she is not perfect...

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Thanks so much for the answer, Jpg0150. I am glad to here from someone who buys the same sort of items. : )

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Hi guys, what are your opinions on this Tiffany Metropolis pendant? TIA!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_3178wt_1022

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Rare Vintage Tag Heuer Ladies 200m Automatic Red Black


Thanks so much in advance!

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Originally Posted by overgrower

Hi guys, what are your opinions on this Tiffany Metropolis pendant? TIA! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_3178wt_1022

Looks good, though I would have liked to have seen the clasp.

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Originally Posted by xthenewyear

Rare Vintage Tag Heuer Ladies 200m Automatic Red Black Thanks so much in advance!

No red flags, but I would need to see more closeups to give a good opinion.

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Thanks JPG! I'll post pictures of the clasp when I receive the pendant next week.