Are these glass or garnet or???

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Mill Cove Treasures, Oct 2, 2021.

  1. Mill Cove Treasures

    Mill Cove Treasures Well-Known Member

    I'm not sure what these are made of. Cold to the touch. A bit on the heavy side. Depending on the light, appear as a deep red or have a slight violet hue. I took several close-up photographs under different lighting. 20211002_142856 (2).jpg

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  2. Ce BCA

    Ce BCA Well-Known Member

    Are there air bubbles inside, looks a bit like it from the pics?
     
  3. Mill Cove Treasures

    Mill Cove Treasures Well-Known Member

    I'm not sure if those are bubbles or imperfections. I did not see anything until I saw the photographs. I just magnified the photo that is directly on the light. I still can't tell but, that could just be my old eyes. magnifiedpost size.jpg
     
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  4. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

  5. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Garnet chips, I've seen a fair few.
     
  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Same here. No question. I've seen tons of them.
     
  7. Mill Cove Treasures

    Mill Cove Treasures Well-Known Member

    Thanks everyone. I'm finally tackling the armoire and closet that is full of costume jewelry that I inherited several years ago and this piece was in there. I did find some 14K and 18K gold rings and necklaces so, I thought I would double check before I decide which pile it goes in. I didn't realize garnet chips were so inexpensive. That was a bit of surprise. Thanks again for the help. :)
     
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Another one here who has seen many of them.;) Always this nice depth of colour.
    They are from India, and they aren't cut, which makes a difference too.
     
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  9. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

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