posted on June 13, 2003 09:21:42 PM new
The hot pin test is the first thing that comes to mind, but on a piece of jewelry or a necklace, that idea is out. I'm not sure what the other methods would be, unless you know someone who deals in ivory.
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posted on June 13, 2003 09:24:39 PM new
Sprz - what is the hot pin text? There are three large ornamental "beads" where I could easily conceal a smal test spot inside the hole.
posted on June 13, 2003 09:53:18 PM new
Thanks Kiara - that was the trick : ) As you probably figured out from the discoloration marks, it's bone not ivory.
posted on June 13, 2003 10:30:43 PM new
Yes, that looks like bone. In fact I think I have a similar necklace in a box down at my shop. A few years ago I dyed some of my white carved bone beads in tea and they looked really good.
Ivory has a very fine grain, almost like a woodgrain and has more of a polished look than bone. I have never tried testing it under a black light like that page says to do.
posted on June 14, 2003 01:09:21 AM new
Thanks kiara - your alway full of helpful information.
Love that site - I too never hear the black light one.
I have a Victorian snake bracelet and I am 99% sure it's Ivory so that information will really help - not to mention the other stuff you can test.
