So I purchased this for $8 because I thought it was lapis but the cabs are glass. They look like porcelain to me. There is an insignia but I haven’t found much about it. I didn’t see the insignia until I got it in the mail. Any thoughts on what this little insignia means? It’s a cool little bracelet that is heavier than I expected.
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Could it be a Sorority or award bracelet from University of Pittsburg?
Or something that was available to buy?
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Stracci, you are good 
I looked and found nothing lol. I’m terrible at that anyways but thank you so much. I appreciate it. I’m in pa too but I got this from a seller in New York. Thanks so much again 
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Thanks so much fernwood 
I’ll look that up too. Thanks again
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@CyanideRose18
I grew up in SW Pa, a bit south of Pittsburgh!
Also, based on the style of the sections and the design of the clasp, I think this bracelet dates to 1920s…30s at the latest
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ecch I wrote a whole thing about the Latin phrase, which is used in several universities and other schools. To me this bracelet looks like Italian-made tourist jewelry, which has Roman/Etruscan inspiration in design. Carry on 
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And that reminds me of a little pitcher my grandma brought back from Italy many, many years ago. It says “in vino veritas” (in wine is truth, or something like that). Makes me chuckle.
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The first thing I noticed was the spring ring closure. That can be helpful in identifying the approximate age of a piece. I agree with @Stracci about the era of the bracelet, and would lean more toward the 1930s. Nice bracelet.
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Thanks again Stracci The coat of arms for Pittsburgh is just like my bracelet even down to the little birds in the little circles. I found some never jewelry with that same coat of arms. Makes sense now that the cabs are blue
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Yep, University of Pittsburgh “Veritas et Virtus” motto is truth and virtue. My late friend’s husband was a dean there. The bracelet is cool, and the pendant classic.
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Thank you so much I don’t think I would have found out what it was without posting it here and Stracci’s good eye
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Thanks so much Stracci, I really appreciate you 
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