Vintage "diamond" Round And Baguette Double Locking Tennis Bracelet

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Not being mean or anything, but why put "diamond" in the heading if they are rhinestones? Shouldn't it say "Rhinestones" in your title? I have come across a ton of listings like this, also people are putting "Gold & 14KT" when their pieces are "plated". I dunno... Just wondering. It is a BEAUTIFUL bracelet and looks to be maybe from the 1940s...Good Luck! (:|

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Aug 2nd, 2014 at 6:48:58 PM PDT by

I think on this piece and also on other pieces other people have listed it can be hard to say exactly what the stones are... Whether they are rhinestones, colorless gemstones, cz, or in really old pieces there are something called a paste stone and them there's zircon, zirconia, and cubic zirconia... Which are all different. Not everyone knows exactly what those are and the difference between them so diamond is used as a one word universal description to describe any colorless stone because everyone knows what a diamond looks like. I try my best to describe what the stones could be and what I think they are if I don't know for sure in the description portion of the listing. Anyhow I don't mean to be misleading. Personally as someone who bids on a lot of gold pieces on listia I can relate to having to filter through and seperate all the karat gold pieces from all the plated, filled or rolled gold pieces on here but I also know that not everyone knows the difference between those either. So I'm just careful to read all the details and ask all the right questions. And if ever in doubt or there's just not enough known info I just pass on the auction because there are always more to come :) sorry that was long but I hope it clarifies a little. I do know that some people just put that stuff to attract attention to their listing and then give you the old switcheroo later on. I also know that not everyone knows what the letter stamps mean on their stamped gold... They can assume the 10k hgp means that the item is solid 10k gold when really it means 10 karat heavy gold plating. Which is very different. Just gotta read everything and know what you're looking for.

Aug 2nd, 2014 at 9:08:43 PM PDT by

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Jul 25th, 2014 at 5:10:09 AM PDT by

I think I'd be happy with 18,000 credits in this piece... I was half tempted to fix it myself and keep it... I'm a sucker for baguettes!

Jul 25th, 2014 at 12:59:57 PM PDT by

are these genuine diamonds?

Jul 29th, 2014 at 10:23:22 AM PDT by

No they're vintage colorless rhinestones I believe.

Jul 29th, 2014 at 10:01:10 PM PDT by

Can you pls tell how many are missing? Its kinda hard to tell.

Jul 29th, 2014 at 5:12:11 PM PDT by

I think there are about 40 missing. I would have repaired it before listing it but the stones I had on hand were a little too big. They're fairly inexpressive to purchase I think I paid 10 bucks for 100ct that I ordered on eBay a few months ago for a different project.

Jul 29th, 2014 at 9:47:15 PM PDT by

Beautiful! Nice auction! F&W

Jul 30th, 2014 at 10:47:05 PM PDT by

Thank you :) keep an eye out for the necklace I'll try and get it listed today :)

Jul 31st, 2014 at 8:57:01 AM PDT by

Ok bidders, watcher and friends! the vintage sapphire blue and "diamond" necklace listing is up!! shorter listing but be sure to have a look at this beauty!! ;)

Jul 31st, 2014 at 8:07:25 PM PDT by

That was long... Thanks for the luck and kind comment on the piece :)

Aug 2nd, 2014 at 9:09:41 PM PDT by

Thanks for the Head's UP. You are right, I guess most people don't really have any idea what they have. Still new here and learning, It is beautiful! Thanks and GL.! =d EV....

Aug 3rd, 2014 at 1:37:35 PM PDT by

Oh no problem ;) I see you've got some nice pieces up too! I'll be keepin an eye on a couple of them. Thanks for stopping by :)

Aug 3rd, 2014 at 4:08:36 PM PDT by

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