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Posted by: rubyzane Post Reply
11/14/2015, 17:50:33

Hi, would love anyone expert with etched carnelian beads to let me know their thoughts on these. Do you believe these are authentic? I've bought many but it was 20 years ago when there were fewer copies & reproductions on the market, & were the simpler smaller beads that I was certain were old. I've not seen beads similar to some of these & would love your thoughts as I'm considering purchasing. Thank you so much for your help! 2nd closer shot below the 1st. Lynne

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11/14/2015, 17:51:22

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Posted by: Will Post Reply
11/15/2015, 13:02:03

Hi Lynne,

I'm certainly not an expert. Really, it's very difficult to tell without more detail in the images; one needs good close-ups of each of the patterned beads to be sure if the design is applied in the authentic manner, or if it has been painted on or, alternatively, applied as a paste to an incised groove. At first glance the central bead looks okay, though it's not top quality. And I'd steer clear of the black on white patterned beads which look very suspicious to me.

The necklace in your other thread may be a better bet. The beads come from a fairly extended period of time, and Odan's estimate of value is a good deal more than I've been paying recently. The market for etched carnelian seems to be quite soft right now in contrast to the willingness to throw large sums of money at agate or pumtek beads - many of which are almost certainly quite recent.

All the best,

Will



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Thank you so much Will!
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Posted by: rubyzane Post Reply
11/15/2015, 14:12:43

Greatly appreciate your time in letting me know your opinion. Really helpful. And I agree that all of a sudden I'm seeing a few more opportunities for the wonderful old etched carnelian beads..and seeing pumtek going for so much money (which is great for me as I don't have a strong lust or appreciation for those! :)
Thanks again,
Lynne



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