aintrichyet
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posted on January 12, 2008 06:52:09 AM new
item 170184174439 jewelry
Art Deco Flapper Earrings
http://tinyurl.com/2w2v4s
[ edited by aintrichyet on Jan 12, 2008 06:54 AM ]
my tinyurl link doesn't work..., so I guess
just go to item item 170184174439 if you
want to see it. 
[ edited by aintrichyet on Jan 12, 2008 07:05 AM ]
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on January 12, 2008 08:06:08 AM new
Cleverly done. That's a lot of work. Her talent is wasted on a minor piece.
The problem with the auction is that these earrings aren't vintage and aren't Art Deco. They are contemporary.
One of the things I love about people who sell a little bit of everything is that they tend not to look at the item and ask it tough questions, like: If you're from the 1920s, how come it is you're still bright and shiny, with no dead or discolored stones and in perfect condition with absolutely no sign of wear?
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TheFamilyBiz
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posted on January 12, 2008 09:14:53 AM new
They don't ask those questions because they (delivered with the volume and passion of Jack Nicholson) "can't handle the truth!"
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on January 13, 2008 08:28:49 AM new
The link worked for me.
I don't have a clue how to do that but I bet it is allot of work for no money.
I also love the photos with no background at all. How do they do that????
[ edited by ladyjewels2000 on Jan 13, 2008 08:29 AM ]
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CBlev65252
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posted on January 13, 2008 10:06:00 AM new
Fluffy is so right. These are new earrings and the ad is totally misleading. A classic case of KWS, IMHO. The effect, however, is not hard to do. You photograph your items on a white background. You use your image program (in my case, Paint Shop Pro) to remove the background. You put them into a picture. It's easy, but too much work for an auction. How does one know they are the proper scale?
Cheryl
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on January 13, 2008 10:25:39 AM new
Late last night I was also wondering if there's a copyright infringement issue here with the photo of Louise Brooks. Maybe photosensitive would know.
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zippy2dah
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posted on January 13, 2008 10:50:33 AM new
Did you see the ASQ?
"Q: No doubt the best looking auction I've seen on eBay & I've been buying & selling for nine years. So clever & such good pictures. If they had a contest you would win hands down. Jane Jan-12-08
A: Thank you so much for your kind comments. My husband is a graphic designer and he does the photos. He thanks you too. Eileen"
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photosensitive
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posted on January 13, 2008 12:01:05 PM new
The photograph of Louise Brooks might well be in copyright. I assume it is from the 1920 which is right on the edge of work that could still be covered under US copyright renewal. 1923 is the rule of thumb date usually given. This is by no means a sure thing since it also could have come from a book or collection that is under copyright. Still it may not be likely that anyone would come after her for this use.
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Maholy-Nagy, Vision in Motion, 1947
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hwahwa
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posted on January 13, 2008 01:20:58 PM new
Do vintage or old jewelry have to be old and worn and tarnished and broken or missing a stone?
We all have jewelry we dont wear often or worn once or twice,go to ASPIRE auction and see some of the older pieces -platinum and diamond engagement rings,brooches etc.
The Duchess of Windsor had some very nice jewelry which look like new.
Who is that woman movie star married to Ron Perelman,she auctioned off some of her jewrly he bought her! and they are like new.
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Lets all stop whining !
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[ edited by hwahwa on Jan 13, 2008 01:38 PM ]
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CBlev65252
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posted on January 13, 2008 03:04:44 PM new
Certainly it doesn't have to be tarnished or missing stones to be old. However, the construction of a pieces tells a lot. These are new earrings and, IMHO, not even Deco style at all. She may not be trying to deceive and may very well believe these are old. At least, that's what I'm hoping.
Cheryl
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KarenMx
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posted on January 13, 2008 05:58:43 PM new
Ellen Barkin. Note that QUALITY old jewelry, even the costume stuff, such as that purchased by bazillionaires and Princes of the Realm (even those in disgrace) is less likely to fall apart, and more likely be skillfully repaired if it does.
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