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Great info, AJ! Turkey makes sense based on what I've seen in stores recently.
Similar bracelet here, seller says it's Greek: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/861537212/greek-bracelet-synthetic-turquoise
Yes, never put acid on a piece of jewelry!
Am I the first to comment? The yellow one looks older, say, 1920s, based on the loop fringe and large molded beads. The other could be as old but...
I have seen the sister clasp on pieces after the 1960s , even on costume pieces. Very secure!
I'm impressed with the collective knowledge of the group! I would not have seen "HC" in the mark but it matches the Hopi Crafts symbol.
Lovely pieces! They all appear gold-filled to me but a simple acid test would help identify one way or another.
Great picture jasper pendant! I'd wear that!
I'll try it, thanks! But, I am not cleaning up the poop! Done enough of that this week already!:yuck:
Thanks, ladies! I did realize it's Chinese, just forgot to say. So, disc is an acceptable term? I appreciate the input.
This strand is made of cloisonne' disk beads with holes drilled such that each bead lays on the edge of the one before. Terrible description, no?...
Shamster, your collection is amazing! I've never seen so many coral pieces of such variety in one place! And I'm quite intrigued by the black...
Nope, none of the circled areas have marks. There are solder marks on the end of the buckle "keepers" and some file marks here and there. I'll...
Thanks, AJ! I've checked very thoroughly and there are no marks. I'll look into Turkey and Egypt! Google Lens searches came up with China, Tibet...
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