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  1. Sarah V

    Sarah V Member

    B27B99E6-CBBA-4269-B93D-CB870E0DF2F6.jpeg I bought this at an estate sale- where it was sold as part of a collection of vintage coral. Now I’m not sure if that’s what it is, because the striations are different from anything I’ve seen in coral beads. The beads measure about 11mm.
     
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Did you forget your photographs, Sarah? (Not to worry. Happens with lots of new members.)

    Debora
     
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  3. Sarah V

    Sarah V Member

    Ugh lol, I finally figured out how to attach it!
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    To my eye, they appear to be dyed stone. But someone who knows more than I will be along shortly.

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  5. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Looks like dyed travertine/Mexican onyx.
     
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    ya, I'm thinking an onyx type stone also......
    I'll bet they're heavy....heavier than coral would be....
     
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  7. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Welcome Sarah!
    Pretty necklace :)
     
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    From length and clasp, I'd think 1970s.

    Debora
     
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  9. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I endorse all of above. Coral colored, not coral.
     
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  10. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    "Coral colored." An important distinction.

    Debora
     
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  11. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    This distinction is especially important when selling something that is merely ivory colored.
     
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  12. Sarah V

    Sarah V Member

    They are indeed quite heavy.
     
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  13. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Maybe dyed rhodochrosite?
     
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