ceylanese small ( presentation ?)sword

[ariel]

Originally Posted by David

My first impression is the the "red" stones are more likely amethyst.

Most likely, but still not glass or quartz. Call it semi-precious?

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I always found these swords described as rare (why ?) early 20th century models and set with semi-precious stones,

sometimes the word rubies is written in the description but it's exactly the same violet color ...


Sure larger kastane swords from the 19th are real weapons and I like them,

so was I surprised when I saw that these later 20th ''presentation'' models
with same semi-precious stones, not diamonds
were sold twice ( or more ) the price of large good 19th silver mounted kastane swords

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This one per example described to be set with garnets,
usually red stones...

sold for a really high price after a ''fair correct'' estimation.

really look like,
ok , there are more violet stones and gilted silver parts...