08-13-2020 08:41 AM
Bought several sterling silver pieces in a large lot and these two where part of the group. Don't know much about turquoise and feel both are fake. The bracelet has a chipped stone and the color is solid inside - so is this a dyed or fake turquoise stone? Second piece the necklace I can see with a lope the color chipped off so really thin that piece is glass or painted metal. Thinking I should scrap both pieces and wondering what this board thinks and can help me with my decision. Thanks!
08-14-2020 05:47 AM
08-14-2020 12:32 PM
Hi, you're right the turquoise could be a variety of qualities. It could be just stabilized/dyed turquoise or block turquoise, definitely doesn't look like natural untreated turquoise. If you're scrapping to sell, it might be worth keeping the stones in there because you'll get more for it with the stone than without.
08-15-2020 05:33 AM
I think I will list each at auction stating damage and take a loss. Thanks for the help.
08-15-2020 09:00 AM
The settings are too nice to scrap either piece IMO. There are many artisans out there who can plop a stone in either setting and restore the piece. Is either one signed beyond 925?
08-15-2020 11:29 AM
P.S. I belong to a group called Turquoise People. You can add a .com and that's their website. Very helpful knowledgeable people.
08-16-2020 05:09 AM
Both pieces are only signed 925.
08-18-2020 05:33 AM
Rest of the story - just listed both yesterday at a low starting bid at auction. Hoping some artist can repair the bracelet.