Featured Glass or Stone?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by TraceyB, Nov 7, 2020.

  1. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    Hi
    I found this little ring today in an op shop. I bought it mostly because I love the colour. Can someone please talk me through how I determine if it is stone or glass. There is nothing stamped into the metal that I can see :watching::watching::watching:
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is lovely, Tracey. Could be 1930s.
    First check it for tiny bubbles. Do you have a loupe?
    Bubbles means glass, but not all glass has bubbles.:banghead:
    If it has no bubbles, it is best to get it tested. It could be green agate, but it could also be glass.
     
  3. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    Hi AJ. :D I have my brand new loupe which took me 3 days to work out how to use! :happy:
    No bubbles. It seems quite dense until I hold it up to the light and then it seems to come alive. Just imagine if my first ever op shop purchase turns out to be something special. X
     
  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Of course it is special, it is pretty.:)
     
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  5. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I wonder if that's Canadian jade.
     
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I'd bet on chrysoprase.
     
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  7. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Lovely colour.
    Is the band made up of two bands or is it a groove running through it?
     
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  8. Brian Warshaw

    Brian Warshaw Well-Known Member

    What's an op shop? And what is the mount made of; silver?
     
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  9. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Op shop = Australian charity shop. Op is opportunity I believe.
     
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  10. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    Hi @KSW the one band appears to be grooved. I think I will take it to my gem guy to have tested. Thanks everyone for your input and I'll let you know the outcome of the test :)
     
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  11. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    If it tests out in the quartz range - about a 7, you've got chrysoprase. Jade would be a little lower, but a piece of jade that color would be in high-karat gold. Dyed apatite would be about a 5.5. Glass is a 1, if memory serves.
     
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  12. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    I wonder if a mark is hidden in the groove?
     
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  13. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    Thank you!!! I will have another look for a mark. I think I may need to get another loupe with a stronger magnification :rolleyes:
     
  14. pretty let us know what the gem guy says
     
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  15. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

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  16. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

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  17. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    I know :( I can't seem to delete it. I have message Davey to see if he can. Thanks x
     
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    i need help Moderator Moderator

    I got it, Tracey. You can cover it up and repost if you like.
     
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  19. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    Oh thank you. I was panicking. I'll edit the certificate and repost. Thanks for your help @i need help :happy:
     
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    i need help Moderator Moderator

    I couldn’t sleep, ;)
     
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