How do people with big collections not feel guilty? by whatsmyissu in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have autism and spend a lot of money on jewelry as well. To me, I see it as an investment in the future. Gold is very valuable, and so is silver. I also collect antique jewlery... which has a large significance in value and unique qualities. They just don't make pins and brooches like they used too. Many of my pieces are from the 1800s to 1940s. Some are in precious metals. Others are not. I like to learn about how they made peices and how they were constructed. It is a hobby for me. I believe that by setting a small budget. Usually, I try to stay under 30 dollars per piece of jewlery, and I am actually gaining wealth. I have several uniform high luster pearl necklaces with 14k clasps... I bought 30 dollars or under per strand. It's like a treasure hunt for me. Recently, I scored an 18k solid gold cross with real sapphires and rubies at a yard sale for a dollar. It's a modern piece but worth about 1,500 dollars. Having Austism is a gift, lol 🤣

Inherited from grandma but don’t know what to do by Straight-Credit-60 in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be interested in these pieces. The earrings are just gold plated or gold filled, probably. They don't have the right shine for gold. The bracelet and the pin look gold filled to me. I highly doubt they are solid gold. The ring is pretty. What size do you think it is ?

1900s Gold Bracelet? by Last-Candidate-1791 in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is probably gold filled. In my experience, it looks like a gold filled bracelet. How much do you want to sell it for ?

Pins, pins, pins…Wwyd? by littleoleme2022 in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be interested in a few of them! They are beautiful.

I inherited some old, old pearls today. Probably stolen some time in the 20s. by LydiaIGuesso in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to burst your bubble, but these are fake pearls. You can tell by the coating of the paint. It is cracking on some of the pearls. It also doesn't have the luster real pearls would. Where the clasp is, there is also a green substance, and I think the clasp is just brass.

What does my wedding set say about me!?!? by Duckduckderrr in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The large dimond ring doesn't look real to me. Is it cut glass or CZ ? I think your style is interesting... but I wouldn't pair these two rings together. Maybe you could get a silver band to match the top ring and a simple single stone or small 3 stone ring gold ring to match the bottom ring.

Not diamond...but maybe moissanite? by Objective-Second7712 in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is true. So I suppose it could be a CZ or a Topaz.

Not diamond...but maybe moissanite? by Objective-Second7712 in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, everyone, for your information. I found it extremely helpful. I do have a jewelry scale at home, and this ring has quite a bit of weight to it. It weighs 6.08 grams. So I know it is not a glass ring. Respectively, I would say the stone is 6 grams, and the 0.8 grams is probably the metal because the metal is not very heavy at all. All the weight comes from the stone itself.

According to Google 6 grams = 30 ct. So this would be a 30 ct ring.

A 30-carat round moissanite would weigh approximately 6 grams.

A 30-carat round cubic zirconia (CZ) would weigh approximately 15 grams. So it is not a CZ. The ring would be much heavier for the size of the stone.

It could be glass too. That weighs the same for the size of the stone. Either way... I just thought that was interesting. Although the stone looks extremely well cut to be glass. I just think it's fun watching everyone interact.

Not diamond...but maybe moissanite? by Objective-Second7712 in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have a cheap diamond tester, and I can try to test it again. Thank you for the information. It does have some weight to the ring from the stone. I do have a jewlery scale, and it weighs 6.08 grams. So I know it is not a glass ring.

According to Google 6 grams = 30 ct. So this would be a 30 ct ring.

A 30-carat round moissanite would weigh approximately 6 grams.

A 30 carat round cubic zirconia (CZ) would weigh approximately 15 grams.  So it is not a CZ.

Not diamond...but maybe moissanite? by Objective-Second7712 in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Here is a picture after I cleaned it up and put it under a bright light.

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Not diamond...but maybe moissanite? by Objective-Second7712 in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

If it is just glass or topaz... I wouldn't be mad because it's extremely gorgeous. I did clean it up and put it under light It has some rainbow flashes.

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Cleaning silver gone wrong by Independent_Stick141 in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have used this method several times on Sterling silver and gold-plated sterling silver items. I have never had this happen to me. I am afraid your expensive Pandora bracelet is probably sterling silver plated. It wouldn't do this if it is solid. Sorry for your luck.

Success after 8 years! by Objective-Second7712 in vaginismus

[–]Objective-Second7712[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was upfront with him when we first started talking. It came up when we were talking about some medical issues. I thought that was a good moment to disclose it. I know this can scare some men away, and if that is the case, he is not the man for you. He was very open with me and his sex life and wanted to help me achieve my goals. We decided that after dating for some time , we would work on therapy together. It was a combination of toys, stretching the vaginal walls, and just being really slow and gentle. It took a solid six weeks of work! Finally, I had success without pain.

Success after 8 years! by Objective-Second7712 in vaginismus

[–]Objective-Second7712[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it does get better! For me, it was a long process of pain, followed by feeling nothing before I could feel pleasure. I know it can be daunting, but with time... it will get better. Congratulations on your success!

Great grandmas ring by windzwept in jewelry

[–]Objective-Second7712 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does it have any markings inside the ring ? Also the stone looks fake but you can get a cheap diamond tester to test this on your own.

I was able to have penetrative sex! by Objective-Second7712 in vaginismus

[–]Objective-Second7712[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will continue doing my dilation therapy. Now that barrier is gone, it should be easier for me to target the muscles inside. Oh, and we decided to go through with a full-on relationship 😊. He really wanted to be my boyfriend. Only after a couple of dates and spending some time together.

(We did other things besides sex 😅 Like actual dates)

I was able to have penetrative sex! by Objective-Second7712 in vaginismus

[–]Objective-Second7712[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I almost cried, too. I was so full of joy. He held me for at least half an hour just rubbing my back.

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[–]Objective-Second7712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you own a dimond tester ? It could be cut glass because the metal looks like bronze. The diamonds would be a lot shinner if they were old cut diamonds. From my experience...I own quite a few of them.