08-08-2021 11:23 AM
Good morning everyone.
I posted this earlier in the wrong group...pre coffee
This cuff bracelet has no marking, and appears to be silver and old.
I don't have anyway to test, but what do you think the center is. Looks like a carved Jade buddha, but is it Jade? I only say Jade for the obvious reason, it's green. Could it be Cinnabar ?
08-08-2021 12:31 PM
It looks like green cinnabar. I wouldn’t rule out Malachite either. A head scratcher for sure.
I would find a good boutique jeweler and ask them to give it a looksie.
Diane
08-09-2021 06:41 AM
My opinion is molded glass.
08-09-2021 06:49 AM
wrong color for jade.
Cast glass is most likly correct. Note it may have been added to the item later....
You need to have the metal tested. I see some green on the metal that usually means not silver.
08-10-2021 07:48 AM
I`m incline to agree with Don in that it may be a replacement..I see bending of the bezel
08-10-2021 08:34 AM
Throwing my hat in the ring and guessing it's dyed carved resin. Tap it on your tooth and listen for a clunk or a tink 😀. Does it feel cold or room temperature?
08-10-2021 08:38 AM
I think I also see a replacement. It seems to be a sympathetic one though with the South Asian / Indonesian Goddess. To me the Silver one Paisley Style embellishments would partner with the blue Cameo like center Stone. If it were a plain Bracelet my first thought was Etruscan Revival.
08-12-2021 11:57 AM
I can't thank you all enough for your help.
I think maybe I should take to jewerly store ..... I don't want to mislead anyone
I have several pieces of I think are jade, just to be clarified, so maybe would be a good time.
I'll let you know what I find out.
Beth