Can anyone tell me what these beads are made of?
Assuming the red are coral - how can I tell for sure? Any thoughts on what the light brown and dark brown are?
Thank you!
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Assuming the red are coral - how can I tell for sure? Any thoughts on what the light brown and dark brown are?
Thank you!
maeday76
·3 years agoYeah photos don't tell you everything. Let's see what comes up!
roses22
OP3 years agoI'll do what was recommended for the red beads
maeday76
·3 years agoLook up red dyed agate & chalcedony. Then compare your beads with sponge coral and last, red jasper. I'm sure you will be able to identify them having it in hand and reference photos to check against.
Please let us know what you find.
roses22
OP3 years agoI think the set was handmade. Not sure if the clasp is sterling but it's not marked.
Thank you both for your input - so not sure what the red is?
roses22
OP3 years agoThey came from a yard sale
frommichel
·3 years agoHello. Pretty set. The white beads appear to be agate. The brown beads appear to be bronzite. The red beads have a few possibilities: lightly rub a soft cloth with a tiny dab of nail polish remover to test for dyes as I suspect they are dyed agate/chalcedony. I hope this helps.
maeday76
·3 years agoI agree that the white beads are agate, but the red ones are sponge coral or possibly red jasper. The striations in the red beads are indicative of coral, from what I can see. Coral is often color enhanced, too.
@roses22 where did they come from, and are the findings sterling?
frommichel
·3 years agodefinitely agree that they could be red jasper. the only reason I did not suggest coral is b/c I did not see the characteristic spicules - but that could easily be b/c of the angle of the photos.