I would guess chrysocolla based on the style. I had a similar piece and was told the long beads are made from porcupine quills.
First thoughts - sodalite for the blue and some kind of agate.
Thank you everyone. I believe Evelyn got it right and is hero of the day! I found quite a few coral and pearl pieces with this mark. Happy...
Not antique but making me lose my mind so asking anyway . It’s on a coral and 14k necklace. Thanks y’all! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Ah geez. I need to pay more attention.
Clean that green stuff off before it does further damage.
I had something similar I believe was for rooting cut stems. Is it sturdy enough to hold some water?
Aventurine?
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Thank you everyone for the insightful comments and links. Much appreciated. I suppose I will sell it as it causes me too much angst and the...
The responses illustrate exactly why I am torn about this. I don’t want it but as a reseller, what to do?
Not sure what you mean about the stone. It’s just more obvious to me on the scratch test when using the 18k. Shines bright white if sterling.
Don’t blame you. I hate when I find those discolorations or gouges! I find using the 18k acid works better than the sterling.
Interesting! Thank you. I’ve never heard that term before.
I’d be surprised if it’s not sterling. Do you have acids to test it?
Doesn’t make much difference in value I wouldn’t think. I can always just call it floral.
Soooo, I have this WD enamel bag for years and I don’t know what to do with it. Even though it predates the war (20’s I believe) I don’t want to...
Without looking closely I always just assumed it was a rose but I think you are correct. The leaves don’t look right for roses to me either. The...
Thank you Bronwen for your expertise. The cameo is actually the center of a collar necklace. Has a clasp marked 9c. Can anyone narrow down the...
I would carefully clean it in warm water with dish detergent and a soft toothbrush then give it another cloth polish.
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