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Warpy

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4. Artist's initials. They're often searchable

Reply to Raven (Original post)

Wed Aug 28, 2013, 04:15 PM

Aug 2013

so you can find out where the artist lives and what other work s/he has produced.

I prefer semiprecious stones to bling and all my good stuff is marked this way.

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A question about Squash Blossom necklaces. [View all] Raven Mar 2013 OP

Probably the initials of the artist that made it if it's a real Native American piece. sinkingfeeling Mar 2013 #1

That's my guess also. SheilaT Mar 2013 #2

Signed work especially if it is an heirloom piece handcrafted by the first people dramatically mtnester Aug 2013 #3

Artist's initials. They're often searchable Warpy Aug 2013 #4