White shell heishi with sterling silver cones, beads, hook and loop.
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Vintage Seafoam and Coral Necklace N445
- $175 plus s/h | ||||||||
Paula
says - "In my opinion, this bracelet shows all the design characteristics
and workmanship of being Native American made. But because there is no hallmark
that we can attribute to a specific artist we can't legally sell it as Native
American made - read more."
Seafoam turquoise and red coral.
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31 1/2" end to end. |
What is Seafoam Turquoise?The term Seafoam Turquoise does not refer to a specific mine or location where the turquoise is found. Rather it refers to two visual characteristics that certain turquoise might have: color and texture. Seafoam color is a pale frothy green, while the texture is usually bumpy and resembles bubbling foam at the seaside. Read more . . . |
About Red CoralRed Coral is the common name given to Corallium Rubrum and several related species of marine coral. Red coral is a collection of hundreds of tiny animals living together in a colonies that resemble small leafless bushes growing on dark, rocky seabottom. The coral skeleton is composed hard calcium carbonate, colored in shades of red from pale pink to deep red. It can be semi-translucent to opaque. It is naturally matte, but can be polished to a glassy shine. Red coral is frequently dyed to enhance color and it can also be impregnated with resins or epoxies to fill surface fissures and flaws. Coral jewelry has been found in ancient Egyptian and prehistoric European burials. The Romans believed coral could protect children from harm, as well as cure bites from snakes and scorpions and diagnose diseases by changing colour. Read more . . . |
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Rescue Mission |
NOTE:
Items in our Vintage Shop are either USED or NEW. They might come from inheritances,
estate sales, private collections, and store liquidations. Many items are brand
new (NOS, New Old Stock) and in perfect condition while others may show tarnish,
scratches and other signs of use. Major issues will be described in detail and
shown in photos. Vintage Shop items are sold as described and are not returnable. |
Horsekeeping
LLC - Definitions of Jewelry Age and Condition | |
Patina | A dark or colored film of oxidation that forms naturally on metal exposure to air and other elements. It is often valued for its aesthetically pleasing appearance. |
Vintage | 30 years or older. |
NOS | New Old Stock. Retail store inventory from at least 10 years ago. |
Pre-owned | An item that has been used. |
