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Old 26th January 2025, 03:33 AM   #1
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Thanks Ian. It is not plate (tested) but solid gold alloy between 10k and 14k. The color does not have as much red as I attribute to suasa, I wonder if the alloy contains metal that is not copper.
There are different types of swansa with differing amounts of copper and silver. I agree - not plated. Still looks like a high level of swassa with lover amounts of copper and perhaps higher amounts of silver than usual.

Great catch and congratulations!
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