To test for ivory or bone use a black light. They both turn bright white under UV light. Of course, you have to use other methods to differentiate between ivory and bone,.
That first necklace at 3:50 could be a lariat necklace if you took the jump ring off the one end. Or you could put a chain cap and clasp on the other end.
Yes...undyed coral is a thing! The dyed red (or blue) coral was white originally . Then there is very light pinkish white GEM coral called angel skin for $$$$$$, probably not that!
OMG, that snake wraparound bracelet is so unique. For the Austria Crystal brooch, would you replace those dead darkened stones before you sell it or would you sell it “as is”? Also, where are you selling these wearable lots that you’ve been making? Are they on your eBay page or on a different selling platform? Thanks Rachel for another great jewelry jar share!!!
I am not going to replace the stones because it doesnt look bad to me. It actually looks more like smokey stones. It some were bright and some dead, then maybe I would replace
When you harvest rhinestones, what do you do about the ones that are really stuck, like with strong glue? Is there a way to get them out without damage?
I actually have another piece that is by a designer who used yak bone often. I compared it to that and also what I found online. It is a tibetan style piece and Tibetan jewelry often uses yak bones and have meaning.
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To test for ivory or bone use a black light. They both turn bright white under UV light. Of course, you have to use other methods to differentiate between ivory and bone,.
you are always so helpful! thanks megan!
I love the rhinestone expansion bracelets, they speak 1950s to me! Classic 50s bring back good memories
absolutely! the prong set rhinestone ones
That first necklace at 3:50 could be a lariat necklace if you took the jump ring off the one end. Or you could put a chain cap and clasp on the other end.
yes I initially thought that it was! thanks
I think I have matching earrings to the Ann Klein!
did you guess it right away then!? It actually sold right away too!
I'm liking this jewelry jar unboxing !! The last big statement piece was so unique! I loved it !!
Yes...undyed coral is a thing! The dyed red (or blue) coral was white originally . Then there is very light pinkish white GEM coral called angel skin for $$$$$$, probably not that!
Yes I have come across angel skin coral (I orginally listed it as a strawberry milk glass! haha) but yeah the beads feel much more like bone!
I luv your excitement. Great vidio
thank you so much karen!
That green sticky piece... Those beads are silicon. I hate that they get sticky like that!! I had to throw a bunch of them in the garbage
Yes!
Thanks
The dragon wrap bracelet is cool - Chinese New Year is Feb 10 and it’s the year of the dragon- so using dragon in your title might help!
That makes sense! You are always up on your holidays!
OMG, that snake wraparound bracelet is so unique. For the Austria Crystal brooch, would you replace those dead darkened stones before you sell it or would you sell it “as is”? Also, where are you selling these wearable lots that you’ve been making? Are they on your eBay page or on a different selling platform? Thanks Rachel for another great jewelry jar share!!!
I am not going to replace the stones because it doesnt look bad to me. It actually looks more like smokey stones. It some were bright and some dead, then maybe I would replace
When you harvest rhinestones, what do you do about the ones that are really stuck, like with strong glue? Is there a way to get them out without damage?
so i will squeeze the metal with pliers around the rhinestones gently. it usually allows the rhinestones to pop out
I would try to sell the Mother Of Pearl Button Necklace . Someone might want the buttons, some people collect MOP Buttons
I think someone would really like it. I may try to sell it in a bundle
How do you figure out it was yak bone?
I actually have another piece that is by a designer who used yak bone often. I compared it to that and also what I found online. It is a tibetan style piece and Tibetan jewelry often uses yak bones and have meaning.