03-03-2015 11:35 AM
Greetings and I hope I chose the Right Group to aid me with this lovely bracelet. I have spent hours researching, and am only becoming MORE confused!
So counting on one of you to give me the Correct Info before I list this bracelet. I was told it is Lavender Purple Jade by the lady I bought it from. But on the other Jewelry boards, I was told it looks like Dyed Chalcedony? Faceted Rectangle Cut stone. So I did more research, and I agree it looks more like Chalcedony than Purple Jade. And I'm guessing the softer hued stone is "Mojave Blue"? See how fast I'm learning? 🙂 I do believe it is Art Deco. Am going to take it to a jeweler for his opinion, but he's rarely open, so here I am! 🙂 Any help Appreciated!! Thank you in advance!
03-10-2015 08:28 PM
The stones could be from anywhere; they made nice glass stones in a lot of places, and they were exported. Really good glass stones were often Czech, but the French and Germans did glass work too. That style metal work was done for sure in North Attleboro; I've found signed pieces a few times made by companies there. Tons of jewelry was made in New York and Rhode Island back then, and I can't imagine other companies didn't make the popular style of the time. If the stones are actually stone, I have no idea where whey were done.
@tradersuz wrote:Oh Dear! Now I'm more confused than ever! 🙂 I appreciate all your input. Everyone seems to sound so sure of their opinion! 🙂 Wish it were an older piece. Am hoping the jeweler will be able to tell me the "Truth". Holly, any links you can send to show me the pieces you mean? Even to me, it looks "old" 🙂
And these stones might be glass? I'm curious about what you say, Evelyn?, about Mass or Rhode Island as a source for the stones? Are you just referring to the "Stones", or the whole bracelet? Sorry to sound so Incoherent, but this is out of my Realm! Thanks so much for any more clarification! Stay tuned!!
And I have another "deco" bracelet I may have to post for your expert opinions:) Appreciate your time! 🙂
03-14-2015 05:41 AM