Posted 1 year ago
Steptoe1
(2023 items)
Hello I’ve just rediscovered this lovely stone, not sure sure of the right name, think goldtone but that don’t seem right., quite big so might be from a pendant, too big to have been a ring,
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This is called goldstone, or aventurine, but is not actually a true gemstone. It is a type of glass containing copper. A special slow cooling technique creates the glittering effect - making the copper crystalize (normal cooling creates a plain red/orange glass). It was made in Venice & Bohemia originally, probably in other places as well now. This looks like an earlier example due to the fine & brilliant glitter & was most likely a pendant (I have one similar with a gold setting & chain). It was used a lot in jewelry, beads, & art glass. There is also a green version made with chrome, most typically seen used in Bohemian art glass items from the late 19th century by makers such as Welz, Harrach, & Rindskopf to name a few.
Later products tend not to exhibit such a fine glitter, & can have a more dull, brownish tone.
Thanks so much iron what great help and information, I’m so glad that you have one similar and confirm that it is old & set in gold as this came from a old friend who would strip & melt gold but had no interest in stones, i will try to find some examples online now that I have the proper name of this, and so helpful for you to explain the difference between old & new.
Great help