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Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Marko, Jun 20, 2021.

  1. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    I purchased a lot of jewelry for $20, and this was in it. It is very lightweight, and I am seeing amber. Does anyone know what type? Thanks for your help.
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    Marko, Jun 20, 2021
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  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Looks like your classic Baltic amber from here.
     
    evelyb30, Jun 20, 2021
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  3. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

     
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  4. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Good question. No idea. Not antique - 1970s or later. Beyond that I'd need to see the clasp.
     
    evelyb30, Jun 20, 2021
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  5. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    Thanks. No clasp, just on broken string. Any worth to them or should they go in a craft jar?
     
    Marko, Jun 20, 2021
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    They're not junk; I'd restring them by themselves, probably knotting as I went.
     
    evelyb30, Jun 20, 2021
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  7. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I agree, decent modern amber beads.

    Caveat.

    ALL amber is of course millions of years old.
     
    Ownedbybear, Jun 20, 2021
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  8. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    IMO SCORE!
     
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  9. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    Thanks all. I am spending hours sorting this $20 lot into yard sale jewelry, keep/ vintage jewelry, and craft jars. Filled two pickle jars and a big Peach jam jar. Holding on to the amber.
     
    Marko, Jun 20, 2021
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  10. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    If I found those in a craft jar I'd make off with it as fast as I could get my money out!
     
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  11. MT Vessel

    MT Vessel Well-Known Member

    What an amazing find!
     
    MT Vessel, Jun 21, 2021
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