Featured So is this glass or ? Beads. Question about mark.

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by patd8643, Jan 29, 2019.

  1. patd8643

    patd8643 Well-Known Member

    These beads on this necklace, bracelet and earrings are cold when held in my hand.
    They are not all the exact same color - little variations.
    The fitting/catch is marked silver even though it is gold color.
    They are knotted between each bead.
    Thanks again and again for your help.
    Patd

    All f 1.jpg ERs Close F 1.jpg Knots 1.jpg Mrk 1.jpg
     
  2. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    Maybe rose quartz?
     
  3. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    Looks like Chinese late 1960s. I think they are rose quartz.
    greg
     
  4. sch3gsd

    sch3gsd Well-Known Member

    The beads look like rose quartz to me.
     
  5. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    And, now you have a bouquet!
     
  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    And one more rose... quartz. And Chinese. Very pretty.
     
  7. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Rose quartz, absolutely.
     
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  8. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Rose quartz, 1980s or later from the hardware. I'd say Chinese too. It may well be dyed, especially since the findings aren't gold. If there's a blue-ish or purply tint to it in full daylight, definitely dyed. They've gotten better at it, so with newer pieces it's harder to tell.
     
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  9. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Totally agree.
    Was working the costume jewelry counter in 1987 for a major department store. This style was very popular. Rose quartz, tiger eye, black onyx, and other similar gemstones.
    Round ball matching earrings were a must.
     
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  10. patd8643

    patd8643 Well-Known Member

    Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate your taking the time to help.
    Am still trying to figure why the gold is marked silver. Maybe a China thing!
    Patd
     
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  11. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Gold plated fish hook clasp,the Chinese are making many of them.
     
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  12. patd8643

    patd8643 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Holly. Solves that question. Even in the '80s they were deceiving!
    Patd
     
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  13. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Not if it is gold plated silver.;)
     
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