Air lines / gaps getting worse in VA?

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Sep 14, 2007
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I am comparing a recent 10 motif (blue agate) with older pieces from 2010-2012 and none of my older pieces had significant air lines. The recent purchase, however, had noticeable air lines in all the motifs when held up to a light source.

Have you ladies noticed this? I’m trying to determine if I need to exchange or if air lines are more or less the norm now. Thanks!!
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I do have airlines on my GMOP bracelet when held against light. A bit less then you, but still noticeable. Don't know if this is because it is pearl instead of a harder stone.

I think slight gaps are acceptable ("they're handmade, blah, blah, blah..."). My WMOP butterfly pendant also has some slight gaps but they don't bother me.
 
I have ordered in May 6 motif MA necklace with WMOP, GMOP and onyx in YG. I was surprised to see so many gaps in 6 motifs necklace and returned the necklace. I used to have 16 motif MA with WMOP in YG, it was from 2008 and it had only 2 (two) motifs with gaps.
Here are the photos of the 6 motif MA made in 2020, that was ordered from online boutique:
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MA 16 motif necklace made in 2008, only two motifs that have gaps....
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And at last but not the least.....here are the photos from a boutique, when i was looking for the 6 motif necklace.....(take a seat....)
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