I did a rough specific gravity test and it came out to 2.75. Will not scratch with steel. That would put it in the realm of onyx wouldn't it?
Yes, it does remove ALL patina.
Thanks again! I know its a tough call without actually handling it but do you recognize the stone its made from?
Any Jewelry, Thank for the conformation!! I thought that it was Yemeni but I couldn't be certain. Makes me feel somewhat clever. :)....(I...
Lost on this piece. Seems at first to be Asian then I think "Pacific North West?" The dragon is about 4" long 2" tall and a little over 3/4"...
Any Jeweler how much do you know about Faturan? Or at least the validity of it. I have read the details around it but there seems to be a lot of...
I know this post has been here a while but I felt this might help. I have used this method to clean small pieces of silver but it worked well and...
Very wild guess..Is your main stone coral (with a heavy protection coat?) Those dark indentations at first glance remind me of rough cut coral....
I have read that bakelite and/or other thermoplastics were used in prayer/decoration beads in East Asia. They would melt plastic doorknobs etc.,...
Afantiques thank you! Just looked up British design marks and thats dead on. I guess this style of hallmark/design mark was used 1868-1883. This...
Hello everybody, I am stumped what this could be. What I do know: It is a brooch. :) I have had it tested positive silver. I did not get...
Thank you!! This place is amazing. I have never done a forum group before and I regret my choices. ;) I could have saved sooooo much time. Paul
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Separate names with a comma.
