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Ivory bracelet with center stone on silver hinge | Fine Jewelry1289 of 1986 |  |  |
Posted 1 year ago
urbanchick
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Can any one give me any information on this bracelet? I found this at my first estate sale. I paid $5 for it, at the time I knew nothing about Ivory still really do not. Matter fact did not know this was even Ivory. Just wanted to see if someone could guide me in the direction on how to find value on it.
Thanks,
Misty
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I suppose if you looked into how bone/ivory ages, you might become a little more comfortable dating it. It looks handcrafted, the clear gem could be a number of different things. Looks like it would be silver, there are simple tests you can do to confirm that. Really cool piece!
Looks Indian. Could be bone. Good looking piece.
Thanks!! I'll do a litte bit more recearching and see what I find.
Thanks,
Misty
If you go here you can see what mine looks like they do look similar you can see what they said about mine it may help you a little
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/32295-old-bracelet?in=user
TeresaD, thank you! Did you find anymore info on your bracelet or did you oil it? If so did it change the color?
Thanks,
Misty
No I did Not oil it not sure if I should take a chance I'm thinkin it's best to leave it as is I will let you know if I find out more information. Let me know if you find out any more ditional information as well }
I'm with ya....I dont think I will mess with it either. Have you found a value on yours, if so was it good??
I haven't yet but if I find out I will let you know If you get anything fill me in l
Thanks Teresa, I will
I was looking around anne came across these there are a few more I didn't see any with a clear stone
http://www.ebay.com/itm/antique-hinge-faux-ivory-lapis-lazuli-bangle-bracelet-vintage-silver-dowry-india-/200676596035?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb941d943#ht_500wt_689
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-1970s-faux-ivory-hinge-bangle-bracelet-old-stock-silver-heavy-chunky-new-/200676614517?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb9422175#ht_500wt_689
Awesome!! Thanks again for your help