Semiprecious stones like amber or lapislazuli
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Yes, I was thinking maybe onyx or chalcedony or some such inexpensive stones. Each one is a little different so they appear hand carved, some having minute inclusions. I'll probably never know but it does have a great energy about it.
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Is the clasp a marked precious metal? Usually but certainly not always you can guess the quality of the stones by the quality of the clasp.
Lovely beads but some one would have to see them irl to really be sure.
Yes they're huge. 20 mm's! They were a gift from Hawaii. I find myself mesmerized by them.
Maybe quartz, which can be dyed in lots of fun colors subtle and bright. It's very pretty whatever it is!
How do I love beads, let me count the ways!
Sold to me as 14k vintage carnelian and pearls. The pearls are a little battered, I don't know if the carnelian is dyed or treated. The gold hallmark stamp is nigh unreadable. It could be gold-filled for all I know. Thankfully it wasn't too expensive and is still very pretty!
Sold to me as 14k vintage carnelian and pearls. The pearls are a little battered, I don't know if the carnelian is dyed or treated. The gold hallmark stamp is nigh unreadable. It could be gold-filled for all I know. Thankfully it wasn't too expensive and is still very pretty!
How do I love beads, let me count the ways!
Sold to me as 14k vintage carnelian and pearls. The pearls are a little battered, I don't know if the carnelian is dyed or treated. The gold hallmark stamp is nigh unreadable. It could be gold-filled for all I know. Thankfully it wasn't too expensive and is still very pretty!
Very nice! Two of my absolute fave materials. Adore carnelian and pearls but never seen them together before. Not sure how well carnelian would take dye think it's quite hard so they may be natural.
How do I love beads, let me count the ways!
Sold to me as 14k vintage carnelian and pearls. The pearls are a little battered, I don't know if the carnelian is dyed or treated. The gold hallmark stamp is nigh unreadable. It could be gold-filled for all I know. Thankfully it wasn't too expensive and is still very pretty!
J, you definitely are the queen of beads! Those are lovely!
I love beads too.
Here is a recent find for me:
(I love how tiny beads and larger ones are alternated.l)
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Thanks! I love carnelian for its orangy reddy. When I hold it up to the light, I can see bands of color in it... is this a sign for carnelian?
You have great beads! I love rose quartz. I really need to get mine restrung!
I'm not sure Junkenpo, might be agate I know that frequently has bands. Can you get close up pic of the bands?
I have a pendent with pink topaz & bi-color tourmaline, the tourmaline is so clean it looks as a container of liquid with color. Just an item showing a good example of clean material-stevie...
This is an absolutely stunning stone. Would love to see it in real life.