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<p>[QUOTE="KikoBlueEyes, post: 2959676, member: 8363"]I bought this necklace today, which I believe is real red coral. I would like your opinions on whether you think this is true or not. </p><p>Unfortunately, on the way home, the wire of the necklace broke apart. Luckily, it was in a bag and I didn't drop any of the pieces.</p><p>Looking at it more closely, though, I can see one piece had already been broken. Also I think it had been repaired before and someone added the chain, which doesn't seem to go with the coral. The coral pieces are approximately 13 inches in length. I'm not skilled with jewelry, so I would have to use a jeweler or bead shop to get it repaired. So in your opinion, is it worth spending the money and, if so:</p><ol> <li>Should I ask them to use thread or wire?</li> <li>Should I ask them to knot between the pieces?</li> <li>The chain section is 10 inches for a total length of 23 inches. What do you recommend instead of this thick chain and how long should it be?</li> </ol><p>Any comments appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]287829[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287830[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287831[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287832[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287833[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287834[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287835[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287836[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287837[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="KikoBlueEyes, post: 2959676, member: 8363"]I bought this necklace today, which I believe is real red coral. I would like your opinions on whether you think this is true or not. Unfortunately, on the way home, the wire of the necklace broke apart. Luckily, it was in a bag and I didn't drop any of the pieces. Looking at it more closely, though, I can see one piece had already been broken. Also I think it had been repaired before and someone added the chain, which doesn't seem to go with the coral. The coral pieces are approximately 13 inches in length. I'm not skilled with jewelry, so I would have to use a jeweler or bead shop to get it repaired. So in your opinion, is it worth spending the money and, if so: [LIST=1] [*]Should I ask them to use thread or wire? [*]Should I ask them to knot between the pieces? [*]The chain section is 10 inches for a total length of 23 inches. What do you recommend instead of this thick chain and how long should it be? [/LIST] Any comments appreciated. [ATTACH=full]287829[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287830[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287831[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287832[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287833[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287834[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287835[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287836[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]287837[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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