I am trying to find out what kind of Opalescent Beads these are on this Bracelet? It belonged to my late Mom who passed in 1965 so it’s at least that old. My pictures don’t do it justice, it is much prettier. Those beads were hard to photo. I want to sell it but don’t even know how to describe it? Any help is appreciated!
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Yes, definitely the beads are glass. Can’t find any mark at all on it. It is really a pretty piece of costume jewelry! Also the beads have a lot of facets on them that you cannot see.
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Iefio_whfupf Reputation: 40 See Iefio_whfupf's booth |
Hi, this is generally called opaline glass. Originally made by the French. It can come in different colours from a pale milky white with a bit of blue to a robin’s egg blue. If you do a search for opaline glass jewelry you’ll see other samples of it.
I’ll also add to check to see if you see any tiny bubbles in the pieces which would confirm that they are glass.
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lynnestreasures Reputation: 126 See lynnestreasures' booth |
The dramatic costume bead design appear to be simulated Opals and Citrine rhinestones.
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Opalescent beads are faceted with a hint of pale blue to the beads
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MONTROSE Reputation: 8354 See MONTROSE's booth |
Are there any markings on the metal – sterling silver, silverplate?
Are they gem beads or costume jewelry? I would check with a jeweler to see what you actually have before pricing it for sale.
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Barb'sPlace Reputation: 86 See Barb'sPlace's booth |
Pretty sure it is costume jewelry but the opalescent beads are glass.
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Iefio_whfupf Reputation: 40 See Iefio_whfupf's booth |
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