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Posted by calostemma on 01-Dec-2011 16:05 Report
two questions
To all the jewellry buffs

what is meany by thermoset when applied to a brooch or other article of jewellry

Also what are trade beads and what is their distincting   characteristec
 
Replied by jakenl10 on 01-Dec-2011 17:09 (Ref 2322900) Report
Trade beads are old beads, made by 'primitive' peoples to use as trade items or as a money alternative.
Many African Trade beads are made of glass. I do not think there is an easy way to identify a trade bead.  They are usually very old, as trade beads are not in use these days, as far as I know.
I suggest some intensive research if you need to know more.

I am not too sure about thermoset, but I think it may be a sort of resin that is heated to a shape and can't go back again.  I hope someone else will know more.

Wendy
Replied by pashmina on 01-Dec-2011 19:49 (Ref 2322920) Report
Thermoset  is close to Lucite....so you can look up Lucite for a better explanation.

It was a type of Resin/Plastic that was manufactured in bright and vivid colours....very popular in the late 40's and throughout in the 50's
Replied by calostemma on 02-Dec-2011 18:44 (Ref 2323049) Report
Seems to command a higher price than even rhinestones.
Age or quality?
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