posted on August 14, 2009 06:53:25 AM new
I picked this up at auction the other day and have no idea what to call these stones - are they just 'hardstone' or are they semi-precious - I have no idea where to start with these - the largest measures 1-1/2 x 2 inches with the smaller ovals measuring 1 inch in length. The metal setting has no marks. Any ideas?
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Caroline
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posted on August 14, 2009 07:12:49 AM new
They look like a variety of Agate. However, you might want to check out eBay's jewelry board. There are some very knowledgeable "joolies" there that would love to help you out.
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posted on August 14, 2009 01:09:01 PM new
My first thought was "jasper."
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posted on August 14, 2009 02:59:01 PM new
Thanks all - I thought Jasper and agate as I googled images of semiprecious stones - appreciate the help!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Caroline
posted on August 14, 2009 10:30:45 PM new
I'm no expert, I just like rocks. They all look like some form of chalcedony to me - most look like they are some sort of jasper. I think I see a few brecciated jasper (pigmented chips among clear chalcedony) and I think I see at least one bloodstone (dark green with red spots of iron oxide). Lovely necklace. Edited to add: I also like it because the stones do not appear to have been heat-treated to "enhance" their color.
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Caroline