u/BotchedNoobJob

Thrifted marbles ok to give to kids?
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Thrifted marbles ok to give to kids?

I bought a small bag of marbles at the thrift store for my kids to play with at the lake this summer, when I poured them out to wash them a few things that looked like they could be stands came out of the bag that made me think this might have been someone's collection. I'm not a collector of marbles myself, and I have no desire to become a collector of marbles, but l am a collector of other things and I'd hate to let my kids possibly break and lose something that could be important to someone else's collection. Hopefully someone here can tell me if any of these are wanted or valuable (I could send them to you?) or if it's ok to let my kids lose them at the lake this summer. If you need a closer pic of any of them lmk and I can grab one when I’m home in a few hours. Thanks!

u/BotchedNoobJob — 4 days ago

395nm flashlight used. Thanks for any help, I’m stumped!

Picked this bracelet up at the thrift a few days ago thinking it was onyx, but after examining it a bit closer I no longer believe that to be the case. It looks black but it has these coppery ribbons that run through bits of it in the light, and under black light it turns into a swirling light and moss green color, and no light shines through the stones when set on top a flash light. Due to the material and detailed filigree work and assumed age of the piece I would be surprised if they were artificial stones, but you never know. I’m completely stumped but I’m sure one of you will know it right away! Thanks for any help you can give me!

Also posted in r/whatisthisrock

u/BotchedNoobJob — 19 days ago