Yep. Excellent sterling silver too can be made these fine makers.

I've seen tarnished items at estate sales/ resale shops for near nothing in price. A good shine-up and you have a nice item. And yes Avon use to sell some very good silver items.

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...As far as costume jewelry, look for makers marks and do a little research beforehand. Eisenberg, Hobe, Miram Haskell, Weiss, Coro are sought after and of better quality. Also Trifari, Sarah Coventry even some Avon.