Post by fernwood on Oct 7, 2018 7:26:41 GMT -5
A good friend sent me the remaining stock from her 1970's and 80's Native jewelry store/trading post.
Below are 7 necklaces she said the following about: Made in India, from early 70's, called Gypsy Necklaces. Cost her $10.00 each back then. She purchased a lot of them and was selling for $25.00 each.
Did not know what the metals were. All metal beads are hollow and have a nice tone when they meet each other. The rest of the beads are polished stone, bone, wood, ceramic and glass. The metal teardrop beads appear to be set with reconstituted (maybe?)Turquoise cabs or very clear Turquoise cabs. They are not glass or plastic.
I am tempted to use some of the larger metal beads in wind catchers, interspersed with small, tumbled rocks and shells. Will ask a friend if she wants me to use some in a jewelry piece for her, as many would consider her a Gypsy. She appreciates anything vintage and eclectic. A youngster, mid 30's.
What would you do if given a treasure like this? Have seen similar for sale at over $50.00 each.
I also need to identify the crystal point on one necklace. Reminds me of Obsidian.
Let me know if any of the stones jump out at you. My friend also included 3 tumbled rocks.
Thank you.
necklaces
Below are 7 necklaces she said the following about: Made in India, from early 70's, called Gypsy Necklaces. Cost her $10.00 each back then. She purchased a lot of them and was selling for $25.00 each.
Did not know what the metals were. All metal beads are hollow and have a nice tone when they meet each other. The rest of the beads are polished stone, bone, wood, ceramic and glass. The metal teardrop beads appear to be set with reconstituted (maybe?)Turquoise cabs or very clear Turquoise cabs. They are not glass or plastic.
I am tempted to use some of the larger metal beads in wind catchers, interspersed with small, tumbled rocks and shells. Will ask a friend if she wants me to use some in a jewelry piece for her, as many would consider her a Gypsy. She appreciates anything vintage and eclectic. A youngster, mid 30's.
What would you do if given a treasure like this? Have seen similar for sale at over $50.00 each.
I also need to identify the crystal point on one necklace. Reminds me of Obsidian.
Let me know if any of the stones jump out at you. My friend also included 3 tumbled rocks.
Thank you.
necklaces 
