Inherited this necklace/broach. Could it be bone or just plastic? Fairly light weight, and about 2.5 inches in height.
I love it but concerned about care of it if it is something other than plastic. Regardless I’m sure only a cord when worn as a necklace? I don’t think I would put a clasp back on it.
There, added photos! There is texture to the piece, and ‘striations’ on the back. If it is plastic its well done to look like bone or something.
Any opinions would be welcome! Thanks.
Thanks for the pics !! Can you feel those striations or ridges ?? About 95% sure this is a cast resin piece !! They are making many things from a mixture of resin and bone powder !! This has a slick shiny look and does not have the coloration within the striations that you normally see with a bone carving !! Look at the bottom edge and see if it has the same shiny look as the main part !! That would tell me that it is resin !! Both bone and ivory will age and have a patina over the years !! This has none !! You can also check it with a black light !! Bone and Ivory will glow a blue or blue white if I remember correctly !!
