Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Jewelry
>
Chinese millefiori?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 2705235, member: 5833"]It does not take more than a few years for findings that are anything but gold to start looking aged. After 10 years they could just as well be 50 years old. Also, if this is a craft project, maker may have assembled components of various ages from various sources. The bead caps may not have been new when the piece was made. I don't know that it is a craft item, I'm just not completely persuaded that it's not. </p><p><br /></p><p>I would really like to see what tips were used on the cord. If they look like one of the types I used in my own necklace stringing I'll have to live with my doubt.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 2705235, member: 5833"]It does not take more than a few years for findings that are anything but gold to start looking aged. After 10 years they could just as well be 50 years old. Also, if this is a craft project, maker may have assembled components of various ages from various sources. The bead caps may not have been new when the piece was made. I don't know that it is a craft item, I'm just not completely persuaded that it's not. I would really like to see what tips were used on the cord. If they look like one of the types I used in my own necklace stringing I'll have to live with my doubt.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Jewelry
>
Chinese millefiori?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...