A very easy way to identify real or faux pearls in a necklace: Just rub two pearls together, and if they feel gritty, they are real. If they feel completely smooth against each other, they are faux.
Hey rusty, thanks for your videos! I'm new to your channel so I'm going to have a lot of videos to enjoy. BTW, the colored pearls with the SS class are made by Swarovski. They are custom pearls but the more expensive ones. They have more shine to them (or chatoyancy). I spotted those when you pulled them out of the jar! Also, look at the clasp again, notice it's their logo ...a swan.
Thanks for the upload! Believe it or not my 19 year old son and his friends wear real pearls, short strand though. I think there is a rapper that got them going as a style for young guys right now or something lol. I always look for knots in between each pearl like you and the clasp. Both together can tell a lot about authenticity. On the first bracelet, it appeared to have a little age, be made well and having a safety chain often can be a sign of a better piece but not always. I agree about lotting them when they are not marked and have missing stones that are not easily replaceable. I have been selling for quite a while and jewelry is one of my niches as well however, I always learn something new from your videos so I appreciate you being here on RUclips! It was impressive to see someone staying humble and not doing it to get popular but to share the love/ knowledge of reselling these unique vintage and antique items! Again, thanks Rusty! 😊
About the two girl scout pins the first would have been worn by the junior girl scouts who are a little older though still elementary school age. The second pin was worn by the youngest group of girl scouts they are the Brownies which is what the figure on the pin was supposed to represent. In folklore the Brownies were tiny people who would come in and secretly do helpful tasks in the homes which was to encourage the young girls to look for ways to be helpful at home and for others. But in fairy tales Brownies can be naughty and mischievous if you talk bad about them or don't show appreciation by leaving treats or goodies for them to thank them sometimes.
I can tell right right away if the pearls are real….if I’m antsy/in a hurry, I’ll clean a couple stones right away that are next to each other so I have enough room. Then I lightly bite them/very easily scratching with my teeth the outer layer up and down like I’m try to bite it. If it’s nice and smooth, it’s plastic or glass. If it’s gritty-like, it’s a genuine pearl! I wish I was watching this live so I could have had you try it in front of everyone! Lol
Oh no you were in my area.🎉.well. Dec❤atur. Was at goodwill on w, perimeter on Sunday. Got a lot of pottery smalls. Would have been fun to run into you!!.
You are so informative that I'm hooked! Watching all your videos to learn as much as I can. I have a booth in an antique mall bit I'm a total newbie. I'm an eclectic and sell things that are different, unique, and old. A little bit of everything. I'm have been adding jewelry, currently I only have some bakelite and lucien. But love brooches!
Hello Rusty, I am really enjoying you channel. Just FYI the circle and bar clasps you are seeing are called toggles - a very ancient style of clasp dating back to the use of a metal circle with a bone or wooden cross bar to hold plaids or skins. Also, I wonder if 'the lines' which are driving you crazy, are an attempt to suggest the patina of gentle aging 😊.
I absolutely agree on the lines on the back of a piece of costume jewelry... It was explained to me and you have a Coro piece where it's in cursive. And I believe that is a older Coro vs the other Block font Coro. And many top designers used to put that line work on the back of a piece. Until the lower quality costume jewelry makers started doing it to mimic the higher end designers. As soon as I see those lines I pay very close attention to the rest of the piece looking for a Hallmark of any kind lol if I can't find it I leave it Unless for some reason like it grabs me like it's a unique piece of real stones or gems.
Great video. Some of the stones that you were calling plastic are glass lol. From my experience most vintage costume jewelry is glass not plastic even the painted back gems Can by glass but very easy to tell just film the stone glass is normally cold like a real gemstone.
Hi Rusty loving your videos! The brooch marked AK is Anne Klein. I'm curious to know more about the pearl necklace. I picked up a similar one at a thrift store for $2...nice heft, knotted, quality clasp. Have you concluded yet whether you have real pearls? Are you listing separately or in a lot? For how much?
@@RustyTheReseller Debie...I noticed Goodwill stopped selling their bags of jewelry. I asked about it, and they are getting a bit too sophisticated. They have a Goodwill store near me that just sells jewelry and accessories. There is also a seller here on RUclips who buy bags of GW jewelry online. I've watched her unpack a few and she had a ton of jewelry for about $50. A lot was garbage, but she definitely did get her money back.
Mariam haskell, rusty,the dior bracelet you call it, is to wear on your tie. It's not a bracelet The top hangs on a button of a mens shirt. And the chain holds the tie down. Allco is logo 1st time I've seen. Thanks for sharing
Why would he need a magnet. He aleady owns the jewlery. He can just acid test it and know for sure. Magnets are okay for checking in a pinch but not the tool you would use at the bench nor would you rely on them for resale. I have never seen a fake marked magnetic piece of jewlery. I have seen marked, non magnet, jewlery fail the acid test quite often.
I would say that, in almost all cases, everything that you see being sold, has been inspected and sorted before being put for sale. Saying it is unsearched is simply a way to entice a buyer. Is it possible that there are people selling stuff that they haven’t sorted, I suppose it’s possible. I think that it’s highly unlikely and I doubt that it would be very profitable to purchase those lots hoping to find a treasure. It would be much better going to local consignment, shops, thrift stores, or yard sales if you want to find something that is not well researched ahead of time.
it's one of the many ways to help you date things, however it can be tricky because older pieces break at times and newer clasps can be put on an otherwise older piece...
If you have a piece of plated, gold or silver rub between your fingers, and then smell your fingers, you will smell the metal alloy that’s underneath. Also, if you’re brave enough gold has a sweet taste, you can definitely taste fake or plated. One more pearls rubbed on your tooth, will feel gritty, I really like your videos very informative. Thank you.
Thanks for your channel. It is diversified and the effort you put into providing the jewelry information is very appreciated. However, please note re the mother-of-pearl star: It is the Star of Bethlehem, traditionally believed the star that had announced the Birth of Jesus and not the Star of David, which has 6 and not 5 points and is the symbol of Judaism….😊😊 16:30
Ilana....I'm so glad you pointed that out. Also...it did not look like mother-of-pearl to me. MOP usually has an iridescence to it like an oil slick. Not just frost white. I could be wrong, but that star looked more like plastic. It would be a festive piece on a sweater in the winter....even if it turns out to be inexpensive.
@@swissuz It is created all over Israel, in places like Nazareth, and other Christian villages and towns and also in Bethlehem which is no longer in Israel but in the Palestinian Authority. Along with holy water and Christmas theme carvings in olive wood, it is made primarily as a memento of the trip to the Holy Land. Those I saw and touched were not plastic but a shell. Glad to help…
@@RustyTheReseller haha! Of course you did. Where else do we shop? Lol. Well, if it’s a good one, can you tell me what kind it is? I’ve had a heck of a time finding one that doesn’t make me feel sick or coo coo after looking in it for a spell. I even bought those glasses on Amazon with the two lenses but… 👀😱😂
@@RustyTheReseller pretty sure you must know about using a magnet when you are checking out your finds. Atleast you can quickly see what’s not gold, etc. Copper doesn’t magnet so it can get tricky but from your videos I’m pretty sure you test your metals, at some point, to be sure. God bless!
I wouldn't. They can cause glued cabochons to come off, or wear off finish, or just break pieces. I wouldn't submerge them at all. Damp cloth if a piece is really dirty should work.
@@possumfriend2335 I agree. However, some questionable jewelry could be used as a tester. If it falls apart, I wouldn't have wanted to sell it anyway. I personally don't like the use of glue by a manufacturer, even if it initially looks nice. I wouldn't care about a glued piece either. I think the best answer is to ask oneself if it would be considered a significant loss if it is damaged.
What's your thought on cleaning stuff when you get it out of the jar? Obviously not pearls or turquoise, but anything that can go into the ultrasonic cleaner. I had a mixed box and a necklace that was filthy - had to run it through 4 or 5 times - turned out to be Dior.
Cleaning is a great way to make something look better for resale, but for really vintage or antique items, it may be better to leave them as is. Lot's of collectors prefer the tarnish or patina. Also, those polishers can get expensive, so most people won't want to commit that kind of money..
I agree...mostly because of an eye disorder. If your camera was on a table top tri-pod it would be static and easier for you to handle the jewelry with two hands. Just a suggestion you must already do. I've seen you do it both ways.
I disagree… Pearls are BACK & BIG in older teens, college, & 20-30’s, well, all of us! I’m gathering my mothers, grandmothers & Great grandmothers pearls, broken or intact! …Pearls are always simple class!!! I ll take your pearls off your hands!!!
ALLCO is the trademark for A. L. Lindroth Company. The company was in business from 1896 to 1937 in North Attleboro, Mass.
16:28 It is not a Star of David. It’s a 5 pointed star. But very pretty brooch.
A very easy way to identify real or faux pearls in a necklace: Just rub two pearls together, and if they feel gritty, they are real. If they feel completely smooth against each other, they are faux.
THanks- I like this better than the tooth test.
Hey rusty, thanks for your videos! I'm new to your channel so I'm going to have a lot of videos to enjoy. BTW, the colored pearls with the SS class are made by Swarovski. They are custom pearls but the more expensive ones. They have more shine to them (or chatoyancy). I spotted those when you pulled them out of the jar! Also, look at the clasp again, notice it's their logo ...a swan.
Not custom pearls but costume pearls.
Pearls are totally in right now.
Yes they are, and they don't need to be expensive. A lot of younger adults are wearing them!
Exactly. And finding nice loose pearls to make jewelry is becoming more difficult for some reason. Also the prices have skyrocketed.
If it's Coro or Trifari the metal is considered brushed to have those grooves, a standard.
Thanks for the upload! Believe it or not my 19 year old son and his friends wear real pearls, short strand though. I think there is a rapper that got them going as a style for young guys right now or something lol. I always look for knots in between each pearl like you and the clasp. Both together can tell a lot about authenticity.
On the first bracelet, it appeared to have a little age, be made well and having a safety chain often can be a sign of a better piece but not always. I agree about lotting them when they are not marked and have missing stones that are not easily replaceable.
I have been selling for quite a while and jewelry is one of my niches as well however, I always learn something new from your videos so I appreciate you being here on RUclips!
It was impressive to see someone staying humble and not doing it to get popular but to share the love/ knowledge of reselling these unique vintage and antique items!
Again, thanks Rusty! 😊
I've noticed MLB players are wearing pearls these days 🤷♀️
I love it! “Get out of here with those lines, people! You’re not fooling anybody!” 😂👍🏼🙌🏼 You’re the best!
I think that Dior thing is a tie bar or something like that. I could watch you do this all day.
I was thinking that too. The bump hung over a tie tack
Rusty!! Always glad to hear and see your videos...on jewelry, gems, postcards, etc.
Thank you for such awesome content.
"Anne Klein' perhaps for the gold tone butterfly brooch?? The 'GS' pin is a Girl Scouts pin.
Hi cousin
I'm new but I have learned soon much. You make it easy to understand. 😃
About the two girl scout pins the first would have been worn by the junior girl scouts who are a little older though still elementary school age. The second pin was worn by the youngest group of girl scouts they are the Brownies which is what the figure on the pin was supposed to represent. In folklore the Brownies were tiny people who would come in and secretly do helpful tasks in the homes which was to encourage the young girls to look for ways to be helpful at home and for others. But in fairy tales Brownies can be naughty and mischievous if you talk bad about them or don't show appreciation by leaving treats or goodies for them to thank them sometimes.
That Dior is a tie chain not a bracelet, the loop goes over the button on your shirt. AK is Ann Klein.
Great info!
Dior chain is a mens tie chain, the loop slips over the button on your shirt and chain goes around the front of your tie.
Rusty i love your videos just started in this business thanks for the education and what to look for.
Just found your channel. Wow, you have a wealth of information that I was wanting on jewelry. Thank you for sharing 😊.
You are so welcome!
I can tell right right away if the pearls are real….if I’m antsy/in a hurry, I’ll clean a couple stones right away that are next to each other so I have enough room. Then I lightly bite them/very easily scratching with my teeth the outer layer up and down like I’m try to bite it. If it’s nice and smooth, it’s plastic or glass. If it’s gritty-like, it’s a genuine pearl! I wish I was watching this live so I could have had you try it in front of everyone! Lol
You are very informative and I enjoy watching. Thanks Rusty.😊 I just started watching You.
Oh no you were in my area.🎉.well. Dec❤atur. Was at goodwill on w, perimeter on Sunday. Got a lot of pottery smalls. Would have been fun to run into you!!.
Love your channel Rusty! Love learning about jewelry!
You are so informative that I'm hooked! Watching all your videos to learn as much as I can. I have a booth in an antique mall bit I'm a total newbie. I'm an eclectic and sell things that are different, unique, and old. A little bit of everything. I'm have been adding jewelry, currently I only have some bakelite and lucien. But love brooches!
Sounds cool!
New to your channel . I'm learning a lot from you on jewelry. It's something I want to get really good at. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Welcome!
Very interesting - thanks!
Thank you for your videos.. very informative
Hello Rusty, I am really enjoying you channel. Just FYI the circle and bar clasps you are seeing are called toggles - a very ancient style of clasp dating back to the use of a metal circle with a bone or wooden cross bar to hold plaids or skins. Also, I wonder if 'the lines' which are driving you crazy, are an attempt to suggest the patina of gentle aging 😊.
I was told the rhinestones can darken due to water having been under it or moisture due to having been stored improperly.
I absolutely agree on the lines on the back of a piece of costume jewelry... It was explained to me and you have a Coro piece where it's in cursive. And I believe that is a older Coro vs the other Block font Coro. And many top designers used to put that line work on the back of a piece. Until the lower quality costume jewelry makers started doing it to mimic the higher end designers. As soon as I see those lines I pay very close attention to the rest of the piece looking for a Hallmark of any kind lol if I can't find it I leave it Unless for some reason like it grabs me like it's a unique piece of real stones or gems.
The gold Girl Scout pin is actually a Brownie pin. A younger age group of the Girl Scouts. Kind of a Jr. Girl Scout.
Just happened onto your channel.... Fascinating!! ( yep, liked & subscribed!!)
I like your descriptions and information of these pieces of jewelry, would you please include a price range of what these pieces may sell for?
I always learn something new from you!
The second scout pin is from "brownies"... beginner girl scouts
Great video. Some of the stones that you were calling plastic are glass lol. From my experience most vintage costume jewelry is glass not plastic even the painted back gems Can by glass but very easy to tell just film the stone glass is normally cold like a real gemstone.
Do you ever do follow up videos showing how much your items sold for? Thanks so much!
Yes, In fact the next video that drops either later today or tomorrow will show some!
@@RustyTheReseller Cool beans! Thank you.
Hi Rusty loving your videos! The brooch marked AK is Anne Klein. I'm curious to know more about the pearl necklace. I picked up a similar one at a thrift store for $2...nice heft, knotted, quality clasp. Have you concluded yet whether you have real pearls? Are you listing separately or in a lot? For how much?
Cultured pearls. Selling with a lot, but not listed yet.
Girl Scouts! The open one is a Brownie Girl Scout pin.
Can you talk about cameos, how to tell if it's sellable.
Yay I loved this. This was really insightful and helpful thank you!!
Glad it helped!
The Coro piece looks vintage. Look at the clasp.
Where do you even find jewelry jars anymore? All the thrift shops I go to stopped selling them.
there are a few places here and there that still do this, but the prices have gone way up, and the quality has gone down....big bummer.
@@RustyTheReseller Debie...I noticed Goodwill stopped selling their bags of jewelry. I asked about it, and they are getting a bit too sophisticated. They have a Goodwill store near me that just sells jewelry and accessories. There is also a seller here on RUclips who buy bags of GW jewelry online. I've watched her unpack a few and she had a ton of jewelry for about $50. A lot was garbage, but she definitely did get her money back.
Mariam haskell, rusty,the dior bracelet you call it, is to wear on your tie. It's not a bracelet The top hangs on a button of a mens shirt. And the chain holds the tie down. Allco is logo 1st time I've seen. Thanks for sharing
Hello! New subscriber here. Very interesting and informative video, thank you.
Welcome!
Do you have a tutorial on cleaning costume jewelry?
I just started watching your videos and like them very much. I do not see you using a magnet to check metals. Is there a reason for that?
Why would he need a magnet. He aleady owns the jewlery. He can just acid test it and know for sure. Magnets are okay for checking in a pinch but not the tool you would use at the bench nor would you rely on them for resale. I have never seen a fake marked magnetic piece of jewlery. I have seen marked, non magnet, jewlery fail the acid test quite often.
Girl scouts! Collectible for some.
my late husband bought a string of pearls from the jewelers about that size for $500. canadian. they are worth a lot
Hi Rusty, what are your thoughts on purchasing “unsearched” jewelry from places like EBay? It’s hard to know if what’s being advertised is the truth
I would say that, in almost all cases, everything that you see being sold, has been inspected and sorted before being put for sale. Saying it is unsearched is simply a way to entice a buyer. Is it possible that there are people selling stuff that they haven’t sorted, I suppose it’s possible. I think that it’s highly unlikely and I doubt that it would be very profitable to purchase those lots hoping to find a treasure. It would be much better going to local consignment, shops, thrift stores, or yard sales if you want to find something that is not well researched ahead of time.
@@RustyTheReseller Thank you very much!
Don't trust the words "unsearched" and "untested")). Every seller inspects their stuff.
What are your thoughts about analyzing the clasps in order to date a piece?
it's one of the many ways to help you date things, however it can be tricky because older pieces break at times and newer clasps can be put on an otherwise older piece...
You should have a magnet. It will tell you if the base metal is ferrous, which is probably junk. Better metals won’t stick.
I always have a magnet, a loupe, and a small measuring tape with me!
That hand painted button with the serene scene of the woman on it looks as though she might be doing something unseemly. 😬 😄
If you have a piece of plated, gold or silver rub between your fingers, and then smell your fingers, you will smell the metal alloy that’s underneath. Also, if you’re brave enough gold has a sweet taste, you can definitely taste fake or plated. One more pearls rubbed on your tooth, will feel gritty, I really like your videos very informative. Thank you.
Hey rusty...what about testing the pearls on your tooth? That's what I'd been taught a hundred years ago...
Miriam Haskell
Thanks for your channel. It is diversified and the effort you put into providing the jewelry information is very appreciated.
However, please note re the mother-of-pearl star: It is the Star of Bethlehem, traditionally believed the star that had announced the Birth of Jesus and not the Star of David, which has 6 and not 5 points and is the symbol of Judaism….😊😊 16:30
Ilana....I'm so glad you pointed that out. Also...it did not look like mother-of-pearl to me. MOP usually has an iridescence to it like an oil slick. Not just frost white. I could be wrong, but that star looked more like plastic. It would be a festive piece on a sweater in the winter....even if it turns out to be inexpensive.
@@swissuz It is created all over Israel, in places like Nazareth, and other Christian villages and towns and also in Bethlehem which is no longer in Israel but in the Palestinian Authority. Along with holy water and Christmas theme carvings in olive wood, it is made primarily as a memento of the trip to the Holy Land. Those I saw and touched were not plastic but a shell. Glad to help…
How do you skan the price to check it ?????😢
I love your loupe! Can you share where you got that?
A thrift store!
@@RustyTheReseller haha! Of course you did. Where else do we shop? Lol. Well, if it’s a good one, can you tell me what kind it is? I’ve had a heck of a time finding one that doesn’t make me feel sick or coo coo after looking in it for a spell. I even bought those glasses on Amazon with the two lenses but… 👀😱😂
@@RustyTheReseller pretty sure you must know about using a magnet when you are checking out your finds. Atleast you can quickly see what’s not gold, etc. Copper doesn’t magnet so it can get tricky but from your videos I’m pretty sure you test your metals, at some point, to be sure. God bless!
How best to clean costume jewelry? Are those ultrasonic jewelry cleaners safe to use for these?
I wouldn't. They can cause glued cabochons to come off, or wear off finish, or just break pieces. I wouldn't submerge them at all. Damp cloth if a piece is really dirty should work.
@@possumfriend2335 I agree. However, some questionable jewelry could be used as a tester. If it falls apart, I wouldn't have wanted to sell it anyway. I personally don't like the use of glue by a manufacturer, even if it initially looks nice. I wouldn't care about a glued piece either. I think the best answer is to ask oneself if it would be considered a significant loss if it is damaged.
What's your thought on cleaning stuff when you get it out of the jar? Obviously not pearls or turquoise, but anything that can go into the ultrasonic cleaner. I had a mixed box and a necklace that was filthy - had to run it through 4 or 5 times - turned out to be Dior.
Cleaning is a great way to make something look better for resale, but for really vintage or antique items, it may be better to leave them as is. Lot's of collectors prefer the tarnish or patina. Also, those polishers can get expensive, so most people won't want to commit that kind of money..
Pearls are in fashion with young males ie.rappers ,footballers...probs thanks to Harry Styles !
I got dizzy trying to watch the jewelry while you were moving the necklaces back and forth. The information verbally is good but I can't watch.
I agree...mostly because of an eye disorder. If your camera was on a table top tri-pod it would be static and easier for you to handle the jewelry with two hands. Just a suggestion you must already do. I've seen you do it both ways.
AK is Anne Klein
GS is girl scouts.
Gs girl scout pin
I disagree… Pearls are BACK & BIG in older teens, college, & 20-30’s, well, all of us! I’m gathering my mothers, grandmothers & Great grandmothers pearls, broken or intact! …Pearls are always simple class!!! I ll take your pearls off your hands!!!
Thanks for sharing!!
I enjoy your finds! Thank you for sharing your adventure!!… it’s HARD to not join in!! Lol…
AK mark possible Anne Klein
AK. Anne Kline.
@4024 mens tie chain
A K Anne Klein
Mariam Haskell.
AK = Ann Klein
Your hands move to much at times lol.
great video and information
totally underrated!👍 appreciate your content!
Thanks for the kind words!
Allco is one of the earliest costume jewelry makers
The m bracelet in this video was clearly marked 10k and you skipped over it.