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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bronwen, post: 1155591, member: 5833&quot;]The ring could be coral, although, if so, probably heavily dyed.&nbsp; Color does not seem right for carnelian to me.</p><p><br /></p><p>Agree with your observation that the beads have cracked in a way that is not characteristic of coral.&nbsp; In fact, I can&#039;t recall ever seeing coral that has cracked.&nbsp; If a coral cameo has fairly high relief, bits that stick up above the rest can get knocked off, but I never see a piece with crazing or a crack running through it.&nbsp; Color is reasonable for coral, but think you are correct: beads are glass.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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