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I bought this necklace at a vintage and antiques market, before quickly realising that it was a handmade piece and possibly Native American in origin. I tried to do some research of my own, but struggled to find example medallion beaded necklaces quite like it. I’d be interested in knowing more about it, my guess would be that it was a piece made to sell for tourism, on account of the sun design possibly in the 90s/2000s given the popularity of celestial and sun & moon designs at the time. I don’t know much about Native American beadwork, so any help or information would be appreciated. As I bought it secondhand and am not Native American myself, I’d also like to know whether it’s culturally inappropriate in any way for me to wear it, and if so whether it’s ok for me to just display it or what else to do with it. It’s very beautiful and I’d just love to know more about it!

Picked this up near the Falaises des Vaches Noires, in Normandy, France. I suspect it’s either petrified wood or driftwood, but just wanted to check if anyone can either confirm or deny? I doubt it’s icthyosaur bone/rib/jawbone, as it feels quite soft and light and the texture looks like wood to me, but I’m not overly confident in identifying bone (other than vertebrae). Any help on identifying would be much appreciated, and thanks in advance! (Tried my best to get a few photos with different lighting and angles)

I have tried to research this starburst brooch and have received conflicting opinions on this hallmark. The general consensus seems to be that it’s an old European hallmark for 900 silver, but I’ve also had someone say that it’s the model number for a vintage brooch dating back to the 1940s. So trying my luck at seeking some opinions here, thanks for anyone that can help!

Would like to know if this brooch is an antique Victorian starburst brooch or just a vintage Victorian revival/imitation brooch, as I’m no expert in differentiating. Bought from an auction house in the UK as part of a lot of vintage and antique jewellery and watches. Has a ‘900’ stamp on the back, and so far researching this seems to point to it having European origins, likely Germany, and being a high silver content metal. Interested in knowing more about its age and origins, and hoping this reaches some people with better expertise than me. Thanks for anyone’s help!

Would like to know if this brooch is an antique Victorian starburst brooch or just a vintage Victorian revival/imitation brooch, as I’m no expert in differentiating. Bought from an auction house in the UK as part of a lot of vintage and antique jewellery and watches. Has a ‘900’ stamp on the back. Interested in knowing more about its age and origins. Thanks for anyone’s help!