Scored Some Yardsale Gold Today for $0.50

[JimDon]

A neighborhood around the corner from mine was having a community sale. I drove around the neighborhood for 10 minutes looking for a Yard Sale and they were hardly any. I hate it when that happens. I ended up taking a turn down a dead-end cul-de-sac and on top of the hill was a house having a sale. They had a table full of jewelry for $0.50 each. I picked up two pieces that I thought might be gold. One was a beautiful stick pin with a very light blue stone. I could see a 14 mark on the back but wasn't sure. The other piece was a half Moon pin with a bunch of white stones. I tested both and it turns out that moon pin is gold filled. The stick pin tested to 14kt.

 

[Javadroid]

Great eye and great finds! Congrats!!

 

[captain flintlock]

Great finds! I've picked up I think three gold stick pins this year. I also learned that some of these Victorian/Edwardian pieces aren't marked but are gold. Usually 9 or 10k - 14 k. Awesome job JD.

 

[Spartcom5]

I recently started to collect these gold stickpins and throw them on a sweater from time to time. IMO they are still very classy and provide a nice look. Best part is that they can be had for very little! Love that one.

 

[cyberdan]

Good job. Been doing that for many years. Once got a platinum ring for $1.00
My e-book "Stop for Gold" gives away all the secrets. But I have told most on my posts here.

 

[GarageSaleKing]

Nice score. Congrats