Featured Amber or...? (and other finds)

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Barn Owl, Feb 17, 2019.

  1. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    Sorry for the multiple threads. Here are a few other pieces I came across lately. I bought the stretch bracelet for 3 euros, so I figure there's a good chance it isn't amber. The jade (?) brooch is marked 925 on the clasp. It doesn't have any of those filaments I've heard are in jade; the stone is nearly translucent. The anchor medal is enameled with a pronged back; not really sure what sort of pin it's supposed to be.
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  2. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Any chance we could see the back of #2? I'm terrible with jade, but sometimes just seeing the quality of the pin back can help in assessing the quality of something.

    No idea about #1, some kind of post pin as you said, likely military.

    As you suggested, the stretch bracelet is probably not amber. From my experience these stretch pieces with the 4 holes per bead style are newer, Chinese using mass produced materials. I do like the look of the beads though -- sort of reminiscent of older plastics. Very wearable in any case. :happy:
     
  3. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    The stone is attached with wires and possibly glue m i have a feeling the pin back may not be original to the piece.
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  4. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    The pin appears to be jade. Maybe something taken from a jewel or trinket box and turned into a pin.
    What are the figures - Child? Lion? I can't really make it out.

    The bracelet is new from China, could be reconstituted amber, but often are plastic.
     
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  5. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Kind of looks, to me like a lion and a fox, but it was hard to make the features stand out more.......LOVE IT!!!!!!:happy::happy::happy:

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