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Posted 1 year ago
fhrjr2
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I found these a number of years ago. I was metal detecting at a......well lets say a place off the roads where people might visit after dark. They have never been cleaned up because I was afraid I would damage them. Although I am thinking about putting them in white vinegar and water. No markings on them and no idea what they are made of. All the little stones are still there and I have no idea what they are either. Heck, I don't even know what design to call them. Anyone else know?
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looks like it could be old sterling or pot metal to me Im thinking they are quite old. Nice find!
Thanks everyone. I thought the hooks on them were kind of odd.
Did you put them in the vinegar er& water yet? I would not submerge them in any liquid! You will destroy the foil which I'm sure are on the back of the stones. If you want to clean them I would just use a Q-tip to clean the stones, I use a soft bristle tooth brush. Your vinegar & water would be fine but I like to use a baby shampoo. Sorry I didn't post before.
I'm sorry but I meant to say I use the tooth brush for the metal mount. I use little liquid on a Q-tip for the stones & then dry them off right away.
Thanks for the reply. I haven't touched them yet because I was unsure about whether I would cause damage. I will give your method a try when I get brave.
How sad that she lost these cool earrings!