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How do I know its crystal
One of my elderly customers gave me a broken necklace recently, she
thinks it is about 40 years old and crystal. Well tonite I took the beads off the cord they were on (which was gross!) and washed them as they were quite grubby. They have come up a beautiful clear with what appears to be an AB finish on them, some are more coated than others. My query is how do I know these are crystal and not just glass? I would like to make them into some things to resale and I'd like to be able to say if it was crystal or not. Oh and the old lady who gave me the beads doesnt want them (or anything for them) but they washed up so nicely I am making a pair of earings from some of them for her. :-) -- ally website: www.alcom.demon.co.uk |
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It's hard to tell, but generally, if they are leaded crystal, the edges of
the beads will be sharp. Firepolished glass generally has more rounded facets. Can you post a link to a pic? -- Kandice Seeber Air & Earth Designs http://www.lampwork.net One of my elderly customers gave me a broken necklace recently, she thinks it is about 40 years old and crystal. Well tonite I took the beads off the cord they were on (which was gross!) and washed them as they were quite grubby. They have come up a beautiful clear with what appears to be an AB finish on them, some are more coated than others. My query is how do I know these are crystal and not just glass? I would like to make them into some things to resale and I'd like to be able to say if it was crystal or not. Oh and the old lady who gave me the beads doesnt want them (or anything for them) but they washed up so nicely I am making a pair of earings from some of them for her. :-) -- ally website: www.alcom.demon.co.uk |
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Also leaded crystal is actually heavier in weight than just plain glass
-- Nicole ********************************** http://www.blackcatbeads.com http://www.stores.ebay.com/blackcatbeads ********************************** ICQ# 78285557 Yahoo IM: blackcatbeads "Kandice Seeber" wrote in message ... It's hard to tell, but generally, if they are leaded crystal, the edges of the beads will be sharp. Firepolished glass generally has more rounded facets. Can you post a link to a pic? -- Kandice Seeber Air & Earth Designs http://www.lampwork.net One of my elderly customers gave me a broken necklace recently, she thinks it is about 40 years old and crystal. Well tonite I took the beads off the cord they were on (which was gross!) and washed them as they were quite grubby. They have come up a beautiful clear with what appears to be an AB finish on them, some are more coated than others. My query is how do I know these are crystal and not just glass? I would like to make them into some things to resale and I'd like to be able to say if it was crystal or not. Oh and the old lady who gave me the beads doesnt want them (or anything for them) but they washed up so nicely I am making a pair of earings from some of them for her. :-) -- ally website: www.alcom.demon.co.uk |
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My query is how do I know these are crystal and not just glass?
Hi Ally, First, they will feel a bit heavier in your hand. They will also have sharper edges. And also the age, with the AB coating still intact under the grime is a good indication also. Here is a photo of Austrian Crystal, Czech Crystal and Czech Firepolish side by side. Just scroll past the Bali stuff http://www.whimbeads.com/compare.html Beki http://www.whimbeads.com |
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Thanks for that Beki. I have a drawer full of the from the antique
fairs. Every time I go I seem to bring back several necklaces. One stall I visit the lady actually saves them for me. I will check them all out today Shirley In article , DreamBeadr writes My query is how do I know these are crystal and not just glass? Hi Ally, First, they will feel a bit heavier in your hand. They will also have sharper edges. And also the age, with the AB coating still intact under the grime is a good indication also. Here is a photo of Austrian Crystal, Czech Crystal and Czech Firepolish side by side. Just scroll past the Bali stuff http://www.whimbeads.com/compare.html Beki http://www.whimbeads.com -- Shirley Shone |
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i needed that link for my "explanations page"!!
Hi Vicki, You are welcome. Do you have a link to your "explanations page"? =o) Beki http://www.whimbeads.com |
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Thanks for that Beki
You are welcome Shirley. Another good way to spot with the nekkid eye is to just look for the clarity of the bead. Crystal is clearer and brighter because of the lead content. And lucky you with a drawer full!! Beki http://www.whimbeads.com |
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Here is a photo of Austrian Crystal, Czech Crystal and Czech Firepolish side
by side. Just scroll past the Bali stuff http://www.whimbeads.com/compare.html Fabulous, Beki. Links List addition. ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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In article , DreamBeadr
writes My query is how do I know these are crystal and not just glass? Hi Ally, First, they will feel a bit heavier in your hand. They will also have sharper edges. And also the age, with the AB coating still intact under the grime is a good indication also. Here is a photo of Austrian Crystal, Czech Crystal and Czech Firepolish side by side. Just scroll past the Bali stuff http://www.whimbeads.com/compare.html Beki http://www.whimbeads.com Beki Thanks the piccie is really helpful - not in the case of these beads unfortunately, but just for use for modern stuff, particularly the bali. Thanks ever so much. :-) -- ally website: www.alcom.demon.co.uk |
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Thanks everyone. I'll try and post a piccie on my website (when I get a
new FTP prog) and you can look and see them. :-) -- ally website: www.alcom.demon.co.uk |
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