Antique Coral

[Fiaind]

I have some very old, very small antique coral beads (1.5 to 2.5) I'm restringing them with small white freshwater pearls. My question is, there anything to clean coral with, as it is porous? I have not attempted anything because of the risk.

They were also very dry when I got them, and have already achieved a shiny patina just from handling. Bad oily fingers even though I washed well.

And I know these aren't pearls, but I have no where else to ask this. Unless someone can point me an answer I've not found. PM?

Thank you in advance.

Fia

 

[Amrita]

Hi Fia and welcome! If you put up some pictures of the coral beads with or without the pearls, people might be able to comment.....

 

[Caitlin]

We have two knowledgeable coral people- CliClasp and Adeline Leigh are their user names. Try sending them each a Private Message to bring them here to look.

And of course We thrive on Photos....

 

[Fiaind]

Hopefully this a good picture of what I have.

 

[Fiaind]

Sigh, while I think it's lovely I'm not sure you wanted to see photos of my tree peonies. And I really hope I picked out the right photo now.

 

[CLICLASP]

Hello Fia
Here is how to clean coral
https://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5643&page=2&p=88887#post88887
good luck

 

[pattye]

The coral and pearls are pretty together, Fiaind. Please show us when you have finished it. The peonies are amazing! I've never had any, though I think they will grow here in Portland.

 

[Naan]

Fiaind! Very beautiful tree peony