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Original Message:   Wow, you people are impressive!
My God, Tasart, Rosanna and birdi, you all are truly impressive! Now I'm more confused than ever. Rosanna, yes, it is quite possible that this is a composite of pieces put together by my aunt- or someone. Tasart, your knowledge on the variations in gemstones is phenomenal and birdi...now what do I do?

You are all correct, There is no way to verify the authenticity of this piece. It is really stunning and exotic (at least I think so) and certainly unique I dont even know how value it let alone describe it!

Have we determined anything here for sure, I mean are there any absolutes? Let me ask, why would someone sign and date the center piece if that part of the necklace wasnt done at that time by that artisan? I could see that being taken from another piece but I dont see any incentive behind a forgery. (My great aunt was a millionaire, she didnt need the money and her reputation was everything. Very well regarded in her artisan community.) But who knows. She told my aunt this was turquoise. For all I know she did that for the sake of simplicity. I never discussed her crafts with her (my loss) we were close. So all I know is hearsay, from my aunt who took care of her estate. Side note: no one in the family was into this sort of thing and I think they thought of it all as "crafts", I doubt they even had this appraised.

Below is the piece as it would look on, if you were made of black velvet. lol.

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