UNUSUAL Gold (Silver?) & GARNET Beaded Bracelet

mjm579

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I was nearly beside myself when I found this piece today. I paid $35 for it, which even if it's only silver, is TOTALLY worth it.

I tested it with my 10K solution (stone scratch) and it has a very slow, but present reaction. It does seem to turn the typical "blue" color when using the 18K solution. And a red hue is left behind for my silver test solution.

Now to my ultimate question.....it doesn't appear to be gold (?), but what is it? Value?

I'm kind of in love with the quality of this piece, which is ultimately why I bought it....but.....in the end, it's all about the Benjamin's BABY!!

I've attached pictures (first two were in my van right after I bought the piece). The others are pics of the full bracelet and a few close ups of the unique clasp design and the metal (?) or other makers mark under the bracelet near the clasp.

Thx in advance for any help.

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batcap

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I can't tell if that says 850 or 950, but I'm guessing that's the silver purity. Are the silvery spots on the tips in the last picture where you took your sample? I'm thinking vermeil.
 

2Minnesota

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Looks like maybe 930 marking? Gold plated sterling silver? Very pretty!
 

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yuh, looks vermeilly to me. reminds me a lot of the work of an italian designer, does ancient Roman inspired jewelry in vermeil. The pin clasp would fit that.
 

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