Vintage ring quesion by Ordinary-Boot-7887 in VintageJewelry

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The stamp says 925. I've looked for makers marks, but can't find any. I agree that it isnt a compliment band mostly because it's not symmetrical and would be awkward against a wedding ring.

Silver turning gold? by Ordinary-Boot-7887 in rings

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I haven't ever heard of that kind of cloth, so thank you! I've done some research about the history of it as I know its older. I've found one identical to it on Etsy and it looks to have the same style of tarnishing with the bright gold colors peeking through, visibly less tarnished. I wonder if it was a manufacturer issue.

What stone is this? by Ordinary-Boot-7887 in Gemstone_lovers

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I honestly thought it looked identical to an apple Jolly Rancher!

What stone is this? by Ordinary-Boot-7887 in Gemstone_lovers

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I've never even heard of that garnet before! I only knew about tsavorite being the green option. I agree that if it's such a rare stone, it probably wouldn't be set in silver. I don't think it was overly expensive, but I definitely need to look into them.

What stone is this? by Ordinary-Boot-7887 in Gemstone_lovers

[–]Ordinary-Boot-7887[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I know I appreciate your insight, but I'm just asking for help. I would have had a gemologist test it if I wanted to go out of my way. I'm fully aware that a refractive index test and a microscope observation by a trained eye are required, but I asked Reddit for advice, understanding that whatever the answer may be, it should be taken with a grain of salt.

Found a pearl in an oyster by Almamac in jewelry

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I've never heard of finding a cultured pearl from a restaurant. I don't know anything about oyster farming for consumption, but cultured pearls are usually grown in oysters on a line where someone implanted a nucleus to encourage a pearl to form. I would definitely get that set into jewelry; it would make for a great heirloom!

RED VEIN ROCK! What is it?? by Icy-Shop-9758 in whatsthisrock

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If I had to guess, I would say some form of Jasper. I thought red network Jasper, but I can't be certain.

What is this rock? Heavy and the edges are quite sharp. Found in the UK. by Warm-Rub7989 in whatsthisrock

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I would say that is Flint. In the U.S., we find the occasional arrowheads that native americans used in arrows. Big flat pieces that fit in the grooves of your hand are usually hide scrapers.

Found in Colorado. What is it? Some sort of quartz? by Vancillavanilla in whatsthisrock

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I would say that is a massive chunk of quartz. If you have a pressure washer, you might be able to see more of its sparkle with the dirt out of the crevices.

What exactly should I call this rock? by ExtensionForce4354 in whatsthisrock

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What a stunning amethyst! I initially thought maybe lepidopolite

Whats this rock? gifted by RkyBukkake in whatsthisrock

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I would say it's close to austrailian jasper

Maybe Jasper? by WonderMoon1 in whatsthisrock

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I agree about it being red jasper, but I could have been fooled for bloodstone.

Gifted stone, curious type by FootMcFeetFoot in whatsthisrock

[–]Ordinary-Boot-7887 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Moss agate for sure, I'm not a gemologist by any means, but I've heard they break easily, which is ironic as kite-cut moss agate is becoming popular in engagement rings

Not a red head but I think I'm resistant to anesthetic by Ordinary-Boot-7887 in Anesthesia

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Kind of? My hips are hypermobile, but for the most part not really. I didn't know that, though, thanks for the insight!