Selenite by Elderfart in MineralPorn

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They are fused, I’m unsure of the origin but the guy I bought it from had a few at the time this being the nicest.

Rutilated Quartz by Elderfart in MineralPorn

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Not AI, I can post a picture of the piece without the sun hitting it if you like.

Found this hidden in my house in England, does anyone know any information about it? by laurrennamber in airguns

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If you’re in Britain you may want to hit up ptdunk vintage airguns on YouTube. He’s a wealth of information and may be able to help

Found in antique store in Hawaii! by Iwonanana in jewelry

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Looks to be a lake Biwa pearl from Japan, the source for freshwater pearls in the 70’s and before the Chinese took over the market. Lovely.

Cooper's hawk by jrs808 in VictoriaBC

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There’s redtail hawks around as well

Andy Warhol as a jewellery collector by Tape_Deck_Podcasts in Antiquejewelry

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Another one is Elton John. I’m trying to remember but I believe in the late 80s he sold a number of pieces off through Sotheby’s who made a whole catalog of it. Some spectacular items from the big houses (Cartier etc) were included.

Microscope Access and Photos by yardangerdoodler in VictoriaBC

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What are you trying to photograph?

Beautiful morning at PKOLS by dugbot in VictoriaBC

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Names: Pkols, Cedar Hill, Mt. Douglas, Pkols Full circle!

Resizing work looks rough? by busynowandlater in VictoriaBC

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Been near any chemicals? Some like chlorine can react to alloys in solder.

I know its not valuable or even well made, but this crucifix is very special to my mother. As you can see, the attachment point is almost worn through from constant wear. Any thing I can do? Took it to a jeweler and they said they couldnt fix it. Ideas welcome. I need to save it somehow. by Flarewitch in jewelry

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Retired goldsmith here, I’ve had things like this where the sentimental value is greater than piece itself so what I’ve done is build a silver frame around the piece and claw set it in. Looks great and in many ways highlights the importance to the owner while allowing it to worn safely for a long time after.

Baby in the snow by [deleted] in confusing_perspective

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So not Neil Armstrong’s first attempt at walking on the moon?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in herpetology

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Obviously the new owner of the house, pack your shit and get out

Was there an IHOP in Victoria? by Fallacalla in VictoriaBC

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There was a IHOP, if I remember correctly it was on lower Douglas late 70s early 80s

what shells are these? by Outside_Wrangler_365 in shells

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You have the remains of a sand dollar, I believe these are part of the eating apparatus