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All signed Alice Caviness. I'm wondering what they are made of, feels like light weight wood or heavy paper. Any suggestions on material? I would also like to know the value and possibly when the set was made. I have lightened some of the pictures, they are a very dark Black.
Category
Jewelry and Gemstones
Medium
Not sure. The metal is Gold Tone.
Distinguishing marks
Signed Alice Caviness
Condition
Excellent
History
I really know nothing about the background except Caviness Jewelry was very sought after in its day.
Price Paid (If known)
The set was given to me.
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Re: Alice Caviness Pendant, Brooch and Earrings
A thermosetting resin, also known as a thermoset, is petrochemical material that irreversibly cures. The cure may be induced by heat, generally above 200 °C (392 °F), through a chemical reaction, or suitable irradiation.
Thermoset materials are usually liquid or malleable prior to curing and designed to be molded into their final form, or used as adhesives. Others are solids like that of the molding compound used in semiconductors and integrated circuits (IC). Once hardened a thermoset resin cannot be reheated and melted to be shaped differently.
Thermosetting resin may be contrasted with thermoplastic polymers which are commonly produced in pellets and shaped into their final product form by melting and pressing or injection molding ALICE CAVINESS was a lovely petite blond with a southern drawl and a dynamic but feminine personality. Beginning her career as a fashion and glove model, she decided to widen her horizons and move into the jewelry business in the mid- to late-1940s. Jules Junquerra, her husband and a second generation Spaniard, had been in the lamp and shade business, but as the jewelry business began to grow, he joined her there instead. From the very beginning, Alice Caviness' feminine charm and sense of quality showed in every piece she made
Prices for her stuff is all over the place...is there any markings of silver .925 or Gold markings? $20.00 to $200.00 ? hard to price this one. you don't see much use with Theromostet....
I am in no way an expert, I do love looking stuff up.. good luck
Re: Alice Caviness Pendant, Brooch and Earrings
I thank you so much for finding that for me! It is not shiny but is thin and feels like wood. I look up the Thermoset and see if it can look like that. Thank You