Original Message:   ENLIGHTENMENT

I would like to revise my previously expressed opinion, after a longer discussion with a person I consider to be an expert on the matter! The main subject of "discussion" (in the forum) has been the question "Venice vs. Indonesia",if I recall correctly. My source agreed, quote: "The beads are all Indonesian, with the exception of maybe-maybe one or two pieces". While I was first of the opinion - possibly influenced by the "guarantee" and a patina, I thought was visible - the strand could be from the 19-Sixtees, if not one-two decades older, I am now following my informant, who insists, quote: "NEW - NEW - BRANDNEW Indonesian work!" And this reporter knows what he's talking about! Seems only Thomas got it right on both parameters - provenance AND age! Compliment, Tasart! End of story! Copyright 2024 All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

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