posted on August 5, 2003 02:12:36 PM new
I know this bracelet is not very old. It's not new, but not really old. Any ideas? It's HUGE! The center section is 2-3/4" high and is nearly 8" in diameter on the inside, 9" on the outside. I was going to keep it, but it absolutely is too large for my tiny arm! And, too heavy.
I think the cameo is plastic, but am unsure about the type. I know it's not resin. It's very translucent even through the white part. I'm sort of new when it comes to plastics. Should a solid plastic be translucent? Would you say 60's or so? It's heavy at almost 6 ounces. Wish I had bigger arms!!!
Cheryl
Power to the people. Power to the people, right on. - John Lennon
posted on August 5, 2003 03:14:35 PM new
I was told by an antique dealer to look very carefully at cameo's that are open from the back side - that usually indicates that it is a real cameo. Of course, as in anything, there are exceptions.
posted on August 5, 2003 03:17:53 PM new
No, no markings that I could find. I think that it may be gold plated. Unfortunately, the only thing I can do is test with a magnet. It doesn't adhere to the bracelet. But, that means nothing. My kingdom for a loop and a gold tester!
Cheryl
Power to the people. Power to the people, right on. - John Lennon
posted on August 5, 2003 03:50:45 PM new
This is a great bracelet!!
This usually works for me - tap it on your tooth and see how it feels. If you have a known cameo - you can do the same with it and compare.
Plastic will sound dull compared to the real thing.
This works for telling glass rhinestones from lucite or plastic too.
posted on August 5, 2003 04:04:52 PM new
It definately does not sound dull. If it is plastic, it's an early plastic. It almost has a waxy kind of feeling to it. My sniffer (good old sinus trouble) isn't any good these days so I can't even do any of the plastic tests. No, pin tests! With my luck, it may be celluloid and I'd go up in flames! What I thought was plating loss on the inside is simply dullness and a bit of dirt. The cameo is a bit loose, but I have no intention of touching it. Old fumble fingers me! Still wish I could wear it! What a statement maker!
Edited to add: This works for telling glass rhinestones from lucite or plastic too Lest we forget - pearls, too! The teeth, they're for more than just eating with.
Cheryl
Power to the people. Power to the people, right on. - John Lennon
[ edited by CBlev65252 on Aug 5, 2003 04:06 PM ]
posted on August 5, 2003 04:15:31 PM new
I bought a cameo combination pin/pendant out of box of "junk" jewelry for 10 cents. I showed it to an antique dealer and he offered my $90.00 (pre Ebay days) for it. I should of taken it, I never wear it, but I'd never owned a cameo.
Oh well, one more thing to pass down to my daughter, although I have nightmares of her having one of those GIANT garage sales and selling every thing for $1.00!!
posted on August 5, 2003 04:26:23 PM new
I'm 99% sure it's plastic as well. It's different than the other plastic newer cameos I have. Just wanted a feel for age. Anyone?
Cheryl
Power to the people. Power to the people, right on. - John Lennon
posted on August 5, 2003 04:42:43 PM new
Hi Cheryl
Yes, it's a plastic. I have sold pendants and brooches like it and that pretty girl or lady is a fairly common image. Most of the older cameos have ladies with an "old world" look to them? Another way to tell is her nose is a wee bit perkier on the end and much nicer than the old noses.
Now I would think this is about 70's? Maybe even '60's. I've seen a lot of jewelry but I've never seen that image on a bracelet, and never a big one like the one you have.
