An interesting variscite ring

I found this variscite ring on eBay. It was misidentified as malachite. The price was low, so I grabbed it.

Look at that meticulous saw work on the frame.

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@Stracci That’s a really terrific find. You were in the right place at the right time​:slightly_smiling_face:. I really like that pretty variscite. The beautiful frame caught my eye, too.

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@Patina

Yeah, there are still interesting things on eBay, if you’re willing to be patient and look.

I try to avoid jewelry dealers, because they always know what they have. People selling variety household goods with a sprinkling of jewelry seem to be better sources.

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I totally agree with you. There are still good bargains to be found on eBay. Good for you on finding a beautiful ring.

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Nice @Stracci! It looks a bit like New Lander to me. Could be varasite, but it appears similar to my New Lander cabs:


I interesting how tastes change…in the past I wasn’t attracted to these light green-bluish stones, but recently I’m liking them more and more. At some point I want to have a ring made with one of these cabs!

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