I Use THIS TOOL To Inspect Jewelry, and YOU Should too.

[@slwtgf]

I like that you make time to tell the most basic of facts, things I should probably know already, but don’t. It’s no doubt because I’m a newbie to vintage costume, but I definitely appreciate your content + presentation style! Thank you .

[@rickjames7576]

Love love love you and your channel Rusty. Your comfortable, down home personality is so welcoming and genuine. Also, I'm learning tons from you, and I thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@chrishammack9320]

Rusty , I freakin ' love your self effacing humor ,which takes a lot of guts . your the best .

[@OICUR12]

Some of you are so critical! If you don't want the FREE lesson he's giving, swipe past the part that bugs you or go to another channel!🙄 Or better yet, hire someone to come to your home and do exactly what YOU want.

[@RustyTheReseller]

haha. we appreciate it. You can't make everyone happy. Hope we help somebody out there...

[@Kim-cq5gk]

I agree!! ❤

[@cathyp]

Haters are everywhere. Just ignore them. I bet they can dish it out but not take it

[@dawndixon402]

​@@RustyTheReselleryour helping me. And I have only seen 2 episodes. Having just found your site, within the last 12 hours. Blessings to you and your's.

[@Timotheos-td7mq]

You sound narcissistic trying to control another person's freedom of speech, moved to North Korea they have no freedom of speech.. Karen

[@desertedenblooms]

You and your channel are a hidden jewel among a sea of mediocracy ! love the acrosome!

[@jeanettewilson4591]

Your channel itself is addictive. I can’t decide if it’s because of your cool sense of humor, the sheer amount of education you provide, or the fact that you and I share the same the vocabulary and expressions from both being in the mountains. This channel is on its way to the top.

[@RustyTheReseller]

That is very nice of you to say. We are glad you are here Cousin!

[@vellasbellalife292]

Yes my feelings exactly. Cracks me up Cousin. 😂

[@marlaandrews8344]

The heart pin is a Mother's pin. The colored stones are birthstones of her children.

[@lisafeck1537]

Oh, Yeah! I can see that now. Well done mentioning that, thanks. It seemed to have some hidden rhythm or reason.

[@stamps4fungin]

yes, my sister's pin (or was it a ring?) was stolen during a home robbery. She never got it back sadly.

[@lemontree5788]

Thank you for that observation. That makes sense, why it's not expensively made.

[@dreamarcher4018]

And he just broke the topaz coloured stone out of it lol!

[@heidineatherlin1807]

Just watched about 4 of your videos back to back very very informative. Thank you for sharing

[@DebbieAndKyla]

I worked at Ball Foster those numbers on the bottom of your jars were mold numbers so they could know what mold they came out of if they were not a good one on the glass pour they would throw it away until the mold was fixed.

[@alihuebner9086]

I'm sitting in the dining room watching this video and my husband walks by when you say your fav tool is crack. He goes to make coffee and overheard you mention crack a few more times, a little confused but says nothing to me about what I'm watching. I'm smiling because now I know he's curious. He makes his coffee and walks by slowly trying to catch more info from your video. He then goes to HIS comfy chair in the living room and turns the tv on. Adjusts the volume real low so he can still listen to this video but at the same time pretend he's watching TV not listening to what I'm watching. I realize this and turn my volume WAY down so he can make out your voice but can't hear what you're saying. He slurps his coffee down in record time (less than a minute) and goes back for a second cup. Still says nothing to me about what this Crack business is all about. I'm laughing out loud but silently to myself at this point because after 26 years living with this man I can tell he REALLY wants to ask me what in the hell I'm watching but.....won't. By now he realizes I'm watching him and I stop the video and plug my headphones in and adjust my chair so he can't see my monitor. We lock eyes. He shoots me a look and cocks his head. I raise my eyebrows and go back to watching my Crack video. I can see him going back to doing his coffee thing, putting sugar in and stirring the cream in and he walks past me slowly with his head turned to me the entire time as if he's expecting me to close my laptop and explain. But no...I'm typing this instead, smiling ear to ear. HA, Ha, ha. Sometimes you have to create your own fun within the days of marriage. Thank you for entertaining our family this morning with you completely benign acronym of CRACK. I don't know if he'll ask me about this incident today but if he does I'll just tell him that I have no idea what you are talking about and keep him guessing. Why? Because it's an innocent way to entertain myself.

[@professortoni726]

Hilarious! Where do I subscribe to get the next episode!! 😉

[@LongueDuree]

Clever!

[@vjmarak]

He deserves your stealth.....😉

[@ItIsYourMom]

LOL!!🤣

[@HRTsAFyre]

❤

[@justincosby2258]

Oh and another hint for you and your viewers, get a good wuality uv flashlight. If you come across something with red stones hit em with uv and rubys will glow, theyre fluorescent. You can also tell real rubies vs lab created that way ( but that takes much more training and a good eye ) uv is a great tool for some stones.

[@justincosby2258]

@k.l.manring2083 Im a rockhound and thats why I bought my uv light lol. I have a spot where I find a ton of fluorescent agate and chalcedony that fluoresces orange to purple. 😁

[@nicoleblaylock4929]

Great tip!

[@SugarplumFairy01]

There are other stones that will glow too

[@edgecitytraders5498]

2:30 I bought some black faux suede to use for display background. I wanted something that is durable, easy to clean and not a magnet for dust and hair.

[@Eclectista]

Thank you for all the work you put into passing along valuable information for us! We appreciate you. We also get a chuckle from your humorous interludes.

[@sylvaossosova1219]

I'm pretty sure that garnet ring is from Czechoslovakia, made cca 1950-1970. Gold over Silver 900/1000, Bohemian Garnets (our national stone) and probably garnet-almandine in the middle. Gretings from CZ, Central Europe ❤🇨🇿

[@angelous7774]

Yes I agree, I recently found a bracelet with very beautiful red sangria glass beads in a shape I have never seen before but the search appointments to Czechoslovakian vintage glass?

[@m.5748]

Great Video, again, Rusty! 🙂 I learn so much from you! Your gentle, calm way of teaching, and sharing your years of experience, is very helpful for me, and all your viewers! Thanks!

[@dianafleming5042]

Love your videos! I usually don’t have patience for the filler, but you guys are hilarious! So the 900 red-stone ring us bohemian garnets made in eastern Europe and MANY collectors want. The 900 (and 800) is a European silver standard, so *likely* gold plated as these almost always are but there are examples of just gold or just silver

[@RustyTheReseller]

Great info!

[@dianafleming5042]

Great tool!!

[@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach]

Yes the bohemian garnets are selling very high right now!!!❤

[@lizziesangi1602]

Pins and broaches are things I wear. My mom born 1917 was a pin freak and I always wear pins and brooches. A clear cut stone could be a MOISSANITE, a lab made "diamond". Moissanite is super non expensive. 1 carat is $30. They're harder than a diamond and will register as a very low grade diamond. They sparkle every color of the rainbow which a diamond doesn't do. Even cut colored glass will sparkle like crazy and to the naked eye can look like a gemstone - light blue cut glass can look like a light blue sapphire. With a soft brush and ammonia or toothpaste, those stones can be cleaned and they will sparkle and a soft silver polishing cloth is a must. In a small thrift shop I bought a larger heart shaped ashtray, $0.50. It was/is heavier. When home, it turned out to be made of Peuter. Your channel shows so much - love watching as it's right up my alley. Just found you 🥰

[@aknalb15]

Here is a quick rundown of CRACK or QRAC: 5:16 Q - Quality: Any precious metals or stones? 11:00 R - Rarity: Is it unique or common? Does it have a special type of clasp? Is it mass-produced? 15:37 A - Age: Was it limited edition? Who is the manufacturer? Are they still in business? Are the stones synthetic? That can be a clue to when it was made. What type of clasp does it have? What is the style of it? Mid-century? Art Noveau? 25:14 C - Condition: Is it pristine? Is it uniform? Does it have nice color? Does the clasp work well?

[@RustyTheReseller]

@aknalb15 thanks!

[@lizziesangi1602]

MOISSANITE was discovered in 1898. It was only found in meteors which accounts for the rarity. It was then found Moissanite could be be made under lab conditions by a fellow named Moissan. Moissanite is harder than a diamond and will register as a low grade diamond which is why another test must be performed on them. Moissanite is not expensive but its' sparkle is off the hook - which can give it away. Personally, I like it and have a small Cross Pendant of Moissanite. There are holes behind every stone and as the stones are encased on three sides there are holes on the bottom and either side. Thanks for your informing videos 🥰

[@peacenik4168]

Hi Rusty, new Subscriber here! - really glad to have found your very entertaining, informative and unique video. Love your method of determining value :) I also appreciate your filming, articulate speech but mostly you would be fun to 'junk' with...thanks for sharing your finds and ALL the stuff you've taught yourself with us. There's always a Hidden Treasure waiting for you in that 'next purchase!'

[@TheDimocedric]

Great Video! The ring at 29:30 h is a ring from the first half of the 20th century, set with Bohemian Garnets (Pyrop).

[@Poppyblue-o4p]

Thank you so much for all your channels. I inherited quite a bit of jewelry and you have helped me so much with identifying all this stuff. You give a lot of information that has made me feel more confident in trying to identify these pieces. Thank you for doing this . I'm greatful

[@oneoftheninetynine3953]

Hi, I can tell you for a fact that sapphire and diamond bracelet was a QVC item back in the late 90's to early 2k's, my mom gave me the ruby version as a gift, otherwise identical. The clasp would catch on everything and pretty soon got bent out of shape so it wouldn't stay closed. Ashamed to say I sold it for a lot less than it was worth because it scuffed up and the annoying clasp, and one of the stones didn't match the others, and the internet was new and things like that were hard to research. Just the value of the synthetic rubies would have made it worth quite a bit more, if I'd only knew!

[@miax1402]

Very helpful ! I love this page for educational purposes. Thank you Rusty

[@IngeLyck]

A garnet stone is a very hard stone, therefore they are often made with 9 k or 8 k. Gold. You will Especially see this in older pieces Great KZbin channel 👍👍👍

[@amyh.2020]

Wow that 900, Garnet (I’d say they’re Rubies) ring was a spectacular treasure find! 100% real and antique!

[@dianeshelton3511]

Lots of great info! I am learning so much from your videos. Thanks for taking the time to teach others!

[@RustyTheReseller]

You are so welcome Cousin!

[@maryannneff]

Great info thanks

[@sandrabekele2758]

The cufflinks' mark says 10k (which was common in mid century); it's harder and takes wear pretty well, therefore good for wrist & hand wear.

[@beverleyellis1869]

What a challenging business you have. Fascinating! So many peoples' lives entwined with the objects they used and collected. A true tapesty of history.

[@caroljones151]

On georgian jewellery the paste stones predominantly have closed backs, open back didn't really become a thing until the Victorian era. Also a lot of real gold and silver pieces prior to 1870 didn't necessarily have hallmarks. An absence of a hallmark in a ring could be due to the ring being resized too. The final ring looks to be bohemian garnet, probably Czechoslovakia circa 1960s. The design of the rear of the ring is classic for czech jewellery of that era. In general, uniform small holes to let in the light and the oval, very sturdy construction. They were quite commonly set in low-grade gold referred to as garnet gold or gold gilt, more recent pieces are gold vermeil on silver.

[@sheribrogden9247]

Rusty, I really appreciated the video. Please be careful when doing things by yourself.

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

I use my old antique earrings to clip on scarves, on necklaces, and actually around rings, and clip on purses and shoes as decorative clipons. Had so many compliments. I bought some beautiful large cameos and had each earring made into two rings.

[@LoveLivingLoveNow]

Rusty, please let us know where you resell your goods. I only see a few items on ebay. Thanks!

[@merrydavis3227]

Me too. I only found postcards and no jewelry.

[@angelairenaable]

you did a good job of covering up the stone you broke of on the heart brooch!

[@RustyTheReseller]

Ha! Well, My point was that it was cheaper.....and, yes, you caught me. It broke off. No big deal. Hilarious that it's that obvious. Probably should have just talked about it.

[@angelairenaable]

@@RustyTheReseller haha…yes to me it was …just thought it was funny…I hope didn’t think I was criticising ….you were trying so hard to hold onto it….and yes it would have emphasised your point just how inexpensive and the lack of Quality it was

[@lisafeck1537]

Very interesting, I did not catch that. Now that you've mentioned it. No criticism, I think most reasonable people would appreciate seeing the mistakes made, to learn from, well and to see it just happens, life goes on.

[@nicholastanton8404]

I thought he was just trying to hold the stone in place.

[@samanthasimental3788]

An idea use a black pillow case to display items or for pictures. Put a piece of cardboard or Plexi glass inside. Just an idea.

[@cindykarr8878]

My Great grandmother had canning jars like those. I did enjoy the jewelry lesson, I knew some of what you demonstrated, only because I had a sister that worked in a jewelry store. It was a good show.

[@RustyTheReseller]

Thank you so much!

[@nedrahundley8288]

I've noticed that cheap/weak prongs are usually pointed.

[@vickiebailey5261]

I REALLY APPRECIATE THE KNOWLEDGE YOU ARE SHARING WITH US , COUSIN . THANK YOU .

[@merrydavis3227]

Me too!!

[@stephanienelson566]

I appreciate every video of yours that I watch. Not that I want to be a reseller, but I have so many pieces of jewelry from my Mom that i want to learn about. Thank you.

[@cristinesajewelryjunky1198]

The bracelet shown at 24:13 Hallmarked N is Nadri, sold at Nordstrom, very nice costume jewelry.

[@aprilerudd8877]

I LOVE this channel. Definitely one of the best and most entertaining, informative channels on KZbin.

[@bluezinnia847]

What a fun job! Thank you for sharing your expertise, it's appreciated and fun to watch! I have a fairly big collection of jewelry, I inherited from my mother. A lot of Monet costume, and real silver, etc. My grandfather was a German Watch Repair jeweler, and he gave away real rubies & emeralds...thinking blue white diamonds were the only thing worth having! Some of my jewelry was stolen when I lived in New Orleans..as my condo was robbed in broad daylight. they even took our TV! I love collecting antiques & collectables.Thank you for sharing!

[@merrydavis3227]

Sorry for your robbery - I had happened to me years ago. Have to figure Karma will do it's job.

[@melodyclark4347]

Good Lord man. First view of your channel. I'm trying to learn for myself, as I have several hundred (close to 500) pieces. I've been collecting vintage and costume jewelry from the 1920's to 1960's, for 45 years. Guess I'd better get a jump on it. Thanks for all the info you give. I have glass and crystal, and ceramic collections as well.

[@8ch_pea]

I've just found your channel and this is the 1st video I've watched ... thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot! Thank you 🇬🇧 from across the pond 👍👌

[@RustyTheReseller]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kathypaaaina3953]

Aloha hugs Rusty you have so much energy give me some MAHALO Valuable INFORMATION

[@jackiehawkins6701]

The Vintage Emerald ring as beautiful. I wish I saw this a year ago. Exactly what I'm looking for. Its a custom made.

[@susieroy8565]

I absolutely love the emerald ring. Al2ays wanted one since it is my Birthstone. Each level of le mount is wonderful. I would love to know how much. It looks old.

[@msbratt55]

VERY good info. I have inherited, been given and bought a lot of vintage jewelry. o, I'm learning a lot from you and even taking notes!! Thanks and pls continue to share your expertise!!

[@Disarrayable]

This is the first time I've seen a video of yours, KZbin recommend this as I've been learning to repair vintage jewelry. Hearing you talk about crack hecking sent me!

[@alysooter2209]

Hi Cousin! 😁 (That makes me smile every time. Lol) What a helpful and entertaining video... Thank you so much for sharing! I was recently blessed with an opportunity to pick up approx 150 lbs of jewelry and I JUMPED on it! Going through ALL of it now and when feeling overwhelmed your sense of humor in your videos helps me stay positive and just keep moving forward to get things done. Thank you Rusty! You help in so many ways! 💖 😊 Aly

[@RustyTheReseller]

You are so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to drop such kind words of encouragement.

[@karenabrams8986]

My grandma LOVED that lab sapphire style bracelet. She got me one with garnets. I thought it was ugly as sin but I’m 48 now and it’s grown on me. 😂

[@mariannebrown9590]

In the truck was a blue agate roaster with a concave top. That roaster could be over 90 years old and the best roaster I have ever used. I am 75 and my grandmother got it as a wedding gift and she died at 62 in the 60s’s and we used it at ll the holidays until my mother died 8 years ago. I saw a new one 40 years ago for $125.00. 50:05

[@neverneverquit2726]

I love that lamp at the front of the haul . Thanks for you videos.

[@elnorahernandez6412]

Lol , I thought you were going to say when you’re on crack, you work better. Lol You are very well versed in jewelry.

[@suzannedawson6330]

That little shell bracelet with the barrel clasp would be impossible to put in without help. Plus it looks like it might be too big. An ankle bracelet maybe?

[@StaR-uq8uf]

Too funny 😂🤣 I love it Rusty!! Tell me more 🤠

[@RustyTheReseller]

Deal!

[@releasingendorphins232]

I have been told to display jewelry on maroon velvet. It should show up well.

[@sherievans2617]

Very interesting Good summary and insights! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@AMBELLINA77]

That rolled gold bracelet is awesome. I would sell it alone, but adding it to other lesser valued jewelry will raise the value of a lot. If you sell a handful of items, buyers will mentally average out the values. So if you add a 1$ item to 4 other $100 items, people will see 5 $50 items (not good as you go from $401 to $250). But if you add a $100 item to 4 $1 items, people will average those to 5 $50 items (much better going from $104 to $250). Super great video. It always amazes me how little people know about jewelry (better for us though right lol) but they really should. My aunt just told me how she threw away all her broken gold chains...because they were broken. Uggggg!!!! I try to educate all my loved ones on identifying the CASH MONEY that jewelry actually can be. Good video, great narration, good camera. Subscribed. A+ P.S. the "14k Italy" fooled me as my first lesson in jewelry many years ago (no money was lost, just the sale). I have since learned that if it is from Italy, it will have boxed or oval with initials and numbers, a star, and/or metal content. It will not ever say "14k Italy."

[@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach]

My eBay is on vacay. Shipping is not working for me here on the island. It’s rough as the thrifts are jacking up all. Thank you kindly for filming.

[@ThrifterPickerShipper]

Ohhh you have the mason jar #5! It's worth $500 on up! Those old zinc lids are awesome! Also Atlas jars are valuable!!

[@joephilly6488]

No theyre not. More like $10-$20

[@lisamanrique1770]

I'm glad I discovered your videos but yet I hate watching them!! It just makes me want to find more in storage room auctions which I just can't do any more - because I dont like selling things! 😂 I refuse to have my husband call me a hoarder - but i like shiny things! Your videos are great but the jewelry is fabulous!

[@kathywiseman7944]

You might want to check out the difference between a swung vase and a pulled. I think you have a pulled one rather than swung.

[@marymango8365]

Agree

[@TyOtis]

40:43 I think the glass thing is to put over small delicate mantel clocks, perhaps to keep dust out of their mechanisms.

[@laurabobovich5724]

It can also be a cloche, which I use in my garden to protect plants

[@BlueMorganna]

Great Educational and entertaining video. Thanks so much.

[@lisafeck1537]

I can't believe, how much I like you Rusty. That may sound really rude, but there is so much C.R.A.P. on KZbin, I just never expected to like you so much. You are a funny character, you don't take yourself too seriously, no putting on airs, yet you are not making a fool of yourself...true to yourself, I think. You have a great disposition, perspective, again character with different meaning this time. Thank you for the journey of this buy, and the broach video. The broach video was my "take a chance, see what your channel is about". Very impressed. Not just the subject, but the way you do what you do. I can tell you really love your craft, you enjoy it, and you share it with a teacher's heart. Well done. I am decluttering, my recently deceased husband's stuff, and stuff I have dragged from Virginia to Kentucky and back. Mostly trash, very little of value, perhaps I'll learn something from you, and find a treasure, something, hopefully a few things of value to sell to help with gas, groceries & keep the mortgage paid. Every little bit helps now. Thank you again. I hope to prepare my home to make money for me, small town airbnb. The idea may be a pip dream, but there are no decent places to stay in this rundown town.

[@annfromhalifax1421]

"what she said!"" jeanette wilson nailed it - fabulous fabulous fabulous!!!

[@sherrycatanese4312]

The “n” on the rhinestone bracelet might be for Napier. Just a guess, but enjoying learning from you.😊

[@kristinamiller8369]

Just found your channel….so glad I did! Thank you!

[@melsfabfinds]

Just had you pop up today and this is super informative! I stay away from jewelry because it is so hard to know so this is nice. Also I love the humor!! New subscriber!

[@RustyTheReseller]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rxanmurray]

Rusty, I just stumbled across your channel.. can I say .. I absolutely LOVE IT❤. I loved the broaches on the silver platter one, I previously viewed. I love old rings and things too. Such appreciation for the items of our past. My son had the boy version of Polly pocket, I forgot the name of him. But, I remember the mini guy came inside a fold up volcano .. he had it from the early 90’s when he was about 5yrs old I got for him❤

[@luvslagos]

KZbin recommended your channel today. Not sure if it’s intentional but the Napoleon Dynamite vibes are awesome (it’s my favorite movie!). ❤

[@CarlottaHall]

7:25 Rusty, that is a Mother's or Grandmother's pin. It's not cheap, it's full of love! ❤ It's PRICELESS. 😂😂😂

[@bubgum00]

Cheap in price.

[@SugarplumFairy01]

The numbers on your ball jars are the number of the machine they were made on. The number 13 is the most rare because during probation when running illigeal liquor, the men busted the #13 because they thought they would be bad luck to use. So you don't find as many number 13 jars!

[@jbg6550]

How did you find this collection and I’d love to know how much you paid for it!!! Great information

[@Molly-pb2yb]

RUSTY! Where have you been? Just found you on tube! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@VondaInWonderland]

Thanks. Who knew glass is worth so much? I'm in love with those cufflinks 🕊️

[@missysmuses]

where do you find soldd comps for jewelry?

[@Yolandamaria100]

Oh Gosh! I wish you could come to my house!. Used to collect all sorts of antiques, old books, jewellery, old mirrors, old pottery, old pictures…. Wish someone in England did this 🎉🎉🎉

[@RustyTheReseller]

Interesting, I was just talking to Peaches today about beginning planning a UK work Trip! We would do some filming for videos, sourcing, and some Mudlarking around the Thames if we can find a good spot...Thoughts??

[@guyboulton3269]

Holy Moses, man you're something else! blowing my mind. Kinda feel like i missed the boat on some of this stuff. really interesting!

[@janegrametbaur817]

New to the business. Trying to learn .You made my day!!

[@joelgraviton5014]

I don’t understand the whole crack thing, but your videos are entertaining and informative. Thank you. Back to the crack, I had a friend who inherited 2.5 million dollars in money and property. He found crack aboit the same time and a year later he was broke, so, I’d personally say no to crack, but that’s just me. You rock rusty

[@RustyTheReseller]

Hey Cousin! it’s an acronym QRACC- Quality, Rarity, Age, Condition, and Comps

[@Yourenotreal7]

Glad to see I wasn’t the only one hearing… things are better on crack😳

[@christinebean7932]

You all crack me up 😆 lol ! My son is trying to start something like this and I had to watch to make sure the crack wasn't the drug and then I thought 🤔 ( I read somewhere that crack the drug was good for something like lupus . Just big pharma kinda p-s me off and just don't know what to believe). I know I pretty much held my breath tell I remembered Rusty said acronym 😂 . Then I thought a crack addict could be really BS ing us all & thinking he might be trying to start something 🤔 Oh well guess it's safe to show my son 🤞

[@christinebean7932]

And a little while later I remembered that in Ireland they'll go to a pub and have a little crack not the hard drug but just a little laugh😊. Like I said in my first comment " you all crack me up " = you all make me laugh ! Lol I didn't realize how Irish I might be he he he

[@beckyd712]

The numbers are mold numbers depicting where that jar was on the manufacturing machine(multiple jars were made at once).

[@wellnecessityoflife3744]

Did the yellow stone break of? Just asking as it was looking kinda loose and you kept a hold of it.

[@evilsbirth9917]

Looks like it came completely off and then he tried to hide it with his thumb.

[@dawnmorning]

Love ur videos. Fun and informative. Happy reselling. Amazing Allex Cuffs

[@jeanclemens4636]

The green glass might be slightly radioactive. The vase that the camera then pans over might be moonstone, also, slightly radioactive, but less so.

[@susanboyter9034]

The seven stone silver ring looks like a ring I got from jewelry television that is actually extremely faint light tanzanite.

[@Beadknotafrayed]

Rusty you are great! Taught me so much....see you at the top!

[@RustyTheReseller]

Great to hear!

[@kathycronin3571]

I am learning so much watching your videos. Have jewelry from grandma and mother have been looking at

[@michellegregersen9107]

Love your style! Cousin, I have a question, does GE mean gold electroplated? And how valuable is a piece that had 14k or 18k electroplating versus filled?

[@vickiolson1198]

25:56 I'd bet that rhinestone silvertone bracelet might be Napier.

[@beverleyellis1869]

I have a ring exactly like the garnet cluster ring. Mine is vermeil (gold plated sterling). They are true garnets and the origin of the ring is Austria. Hope this info helps. Your ring appears to be in excellent condition with the stones very well secured.

[@JewelsNcrime]

Don't dismiss jewelry because of weight because a lot of gold jewelry is actually light in weight specially if it's hollow. It can feel cheap and get dismissed. When it feels light in weight, it motivates me to inspect more. Custome jewelry is usually thickly casted with base metals and can be fairly heavy in weight compared to 14,18 and 24 KT gold.

[@maybee...]

True, earings could be very heavy if solid gold, added weight pulls on the ears an can be uncomfortable.

[@judyc9380]

Glass cloche, covers detailed ceramics or carvings from dust.

[@cmatt8592]

just found this channel I love it.. I'm sure you probably don't have those old blue mason jars .. old very neat remind me of my grandmother's old cobwebbed fruit cellar when i was a kid... bluegreen jars of canned tomatoes everywhere and one lonely can of pickled pigs feet..lol... very interesting channel thank you for sharing

[@shirleyclanton2730]

Just found you, enjoy the video. I’m wanting to purchase costume jewelry to use in mixed media arts and crafts. My question is there some kind of sealer to put on costume jewelry that will help keep the stones in place. This is all new to me and can’t wait to make something. If I should get lucky and sell something I want to make sure the stones stay in place. Thank you!

[@jenniferbobennifer6164]

if you start using a glue to hold stones in place it will start altering the look of the stone because it will block light and that light makes your stone sparkle and itll start making the stone look foggy.

[@patriciaacker7169]

Zinc lids . The ones with the wires on top are the oldest. Blue jars are best. Pop bottles show dates on bottom. And condition is everything.

[@maryedwards2627]

Hi rusty☺ I'm new video watcher , came across your channel 😀 and it's very interesting, I ❤️ love jewelry .those old pieces my style. Yes brings back memories on Polly pocket. My daughter had them all. Anyway enjoyed it man. Great 👍 video

[@RustyTheReseller]

Thanks and welcome

[@Clintscollectiblez]

Good video im learning alot and i thrift and goto estate sales kinda new at identifying jewelry but i know the stamps of England and all that but unstamped is tougher.

[@prettybird1978]

Rusty, do you still have that sapphire bracelet? How do i get a hold of you if I am interested in a piece?

[@thetreasurehuntingboomer]

The ruby/garnet ring looks like one I have it's sterling German vintage tho. do u have a Presidium to test the stones ? Interesting hearing about Crac pieces I'm.jealous of your huge haul lol

[@RustyTheReseller]

We do have the ability to test. We are getting another load this Saturday. Peaches will be helping this time. Should have another video update on it next week!

[@psych-out]

The read garnet ruby ring I was looking for o line..Om sure it sold?

[@RustyTheReseller]

yes it sold.