Can anyone make out the maker’s mark?

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  1. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

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    Hi,
    I’m not sure what I’m seeing on the stamp other than the two other obvious stamps

    Any help is very much appreciated.

    I have not tested them for dye yet but I’m thinking they might hold up as not
     
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  2. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

  3. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    Last edited: Feb 3, 2024
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I can see white in the damaged spot on the bead below, so I would say they are dyed. Probably howlite.

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  5. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    That sucks! I’m going to test them. Thank you
     
  6. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    @Any Jewelry I tried removing any color with nail polish remover and was unsuccessful. Any other way I can test these to be sure? Ty
     
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I just replied in your other thread:
    https://www.antiquers.com/threads/turquoise-or-dyed-howlite.83054/#post-9714386

    I don't know of any test for stabilised stones though. You'd have to use something to dissolve the resin, which would also damage the stone to a great extent.:( The point of stabilising stones is to make them stronger and retain the dye.
     
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  8. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    Thank you for helping
     
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