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    Vintage bracelet with thumbless clasp & Smokey clear stones

    Yes I know citrine is quartz. I was just not sure if Smokey quartz or citrine based on my gem tester reading. However I’m leaning towards Smokey...
    Post by: JenQ, Sep 12, 2024 in forum: Jewelry
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    Vintage bracelet with thumbless clasp & Smokey clear stones

    Thank you.
    Post by: JenQ, Sep 12, 2024 in forum: Jewelry
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    Vintage bracelet with thumbless clasp & Smokey clear stones

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hello all, I acquired this 12k gold filled bracelet with brownish clear stones that look like they are...
    Thread by: JenQ, Sep 12, 2024, 11 replies, in forum: Jewelry
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    Bead identification question Cherry Bakelite?

    [ATTACH] I did another test and made sure the bead was completely clean. Here is the result.
    Post by: JenQ, Aug 31, 2024 in forum: Jewelry
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    Bead identification question Cherry Bakelite?

    The different surface textures you are seeing may just be the lighting. The texture is uniform on the outside of the beads. It’s just harder to...
    Post by: JenQ, Aug 31, 2024 in forum: Jewelry
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    Bead identification question Cherry Bakelite?

    They got interest about 2 minutes after I posted them. The pink on my Qtip was the simichrome. The stain on my qtip was a rusty orange. I had them...
    Post by: JenQ, Aug 31, 2024 in forum: Jewelry
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    Bead identification question Cherry Bakelite?

    This necklace is a very dark deep red color. It seems to be pretty old. It looks translucent when I photograph it with the flash on but without...
    Post by: JenQ, Aug 31, 2024 in forum: Jewelry
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    Bead identification question Cherry Bakelite?

    There is no purple in this necklace. It is a very deep dark Cherry red. I did wipe off the bead before testing.
    Post by: JenQ, Aug 31, 2024 in forum: Jewelry
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    Bead identification question Cherry Bakelite?

    when testing Bakelite with simichrome, it should turn a burnt Orange if it is Bakelite.it is a chemical reaction.
    Post by: JenQ, Aug 30, 2024 in forum: Jewelry
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    Bead identification question Cherry Bakelite?

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I have acquired a vintage beaded necklace. The beads are a deep red and...
    Thread by: JenQ, Aug 30, 2024, 15 replies, in forum: Jewelry
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    Taxco Jewelry Hallmark Identification

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Does anyone recognize this jewelry hallmark?
    Thread by: JenQ, Apr 30, 2024, 6 replies, in forum: Silver
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    Bud Vase with Bird Design Enamel over Metal

    Thanks for the info. Also, I can’t find any like this one when I search google. Is there a name for this kind of vase other than Persian? Is it a...
    Post by: JenQ, Jul 1, 2023 in forum: Antique Discussion