I had to look up the word "crummy":
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/crummy

On my screen the shot is crip, nice and crystal clear. Much better than can deliver, I fear!

I do not believe - should that have been misunderstood - the beads on this strand are Indonesian copies (of Venetian beads). I say they are Indonesian designs - with the exception of the two pieces I mentioned.

Of course it is always better to observe beads with our own eyes - no question! But we have nothing but a photo here to comment on.

Bead release does not play much, if any role here (unless in laboratory conditions or a high-mag lense), because the beads are supposedly at least 50 year old and possibly older!

I reviewed my text - making some changes - assuming I was meant to be the "belittler". It is not AT ALL my intention to do so. I guess I write too close to how I think. Next time I make sure to adjust my style to the social requirements of this forum even further.

Should have anybody felt belittled, I am sorry. The slight changes I made in my text hopefully document my sincere excuse.