Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Jewelry
>
Are these spinel beads?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Curioser, post: 9732351, member: 13823"]I thought at first the beads were dyed quartz but they tested in the Jadeite/Spinel on my Presidium gem tester. For a useful comparison, I tested the jadeite bracelet shown in the photo. It tested in that same range but clearly lower than the spinel.</p><p><br /></p><p>I've tried finding non-faceted spinel beads online to compare and am not finding much other than black. The clasp is sterling and the beads are hand-knotted. Any ideas?</p><p>Thanks so much![ATTACH=full]474199[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]474200[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Curioser, post: 9732351, member: 13823"]I thought at first the beads were dyed quartz but they tested in the Jadeite/Spinel on my Presidium gem tester. For a useful comparison, I tested the jadeite bracelet shown in the photo. It tested in that same range but clearly lower than the spinel. I've tried finding non-faceted spinel beads online to compare and am not finding much other than black. The clasp is sterling and the beads are hand-knotted. Any ideas? Thanks so much![ATTACH=full]474199[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]474200[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Jewelry
>
Are these spinel beads?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...