Featured Interesting gold stone/glass bracelet

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by KSW, Jun 20, 2020.

  1. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    I bought a huge box of jewellery for a fiver at the car boot sale. Mostly scrap but a few gems including this bracelet. To begin with I thought it was costume. (obviously whoever put it there did too even though I don't think they had a clue what was in the box as this was in the filth at the bottom) One of the links is covered in verdigris and the metal is deteriorating. I was a bit slow on the uptake to realise that it was only the one link and when I looked closer it has had a bad repair and that one link has been replaced with base metal. All the others are stamped for gold on the rings. There is also a bit of random base metal chain added.
    I am really interested to know about the gems. I thought glass to begin with but now I'm not so sure as look a bit like stone?. Seems a mish-mash of gems. The gold leaf bit seems to be layered on top.
    It is filthy and needs a good clean in order to even attempt to study the hallmarks.
    Any tips on cleaning something like this- do you think it's ok to give it a gentle scrub with dish washing soap and a toothbrush?. When it's clean I will test the gems too.
    Love to hear any thoughts on this please.
    Thankyou :)
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  2. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Appear to be glass.
    Not silver as I see verdigris
     
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  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Agree they look like glass tiles. But all slightly different sizes & shapes, so wonder if they were represented as having an unusual origin, something that way. I see no reason not to give it a wash & brush.
     
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  4. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Tests as gold except for the one with the replacement surround (photographed balanced on the others)
     
  5. popsycat

    popsycat Well-Known Member

    One of the joys of buying a box of items then finding something really interesting hidden at the bottom.
     
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  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I'd give it a vinegar soak. It won't hurt the gold or the glass and it'll get the crud off. I'l lay odds it's Italian.
     
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  7. Gatorsharon

    Gatorsharon Member

    Looks like it could be a real find. I usually soak things in warm water with a little dawn. Soft toothbrush if needed. Would love to see it cleaned!
     
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  8. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Home from work now so I'll get onto it this evening. Thanks everyone.
     
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  9. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Stamp as promised. Looks like a pair of scissors or a small dancing person!. Any ideas please anyone? @DragonflyWink ? :)

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  10. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    @Any Jewelry ,any thoughts on the hallmark please?. I'm drawing a blank.
     
  11. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I think it is a maker's mark, rather than a halmark.
     
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