I agree with RubyZane. I think we have all been in the situation where we have paid high prices for what we think are authentic beads only to find later they are fake. It can be a devastating experience. Some sensitivity and understanding would lighten the blow. Also when giving an opinion about the age of beads it would be great if posters would say why they have come to their conclusion. Mrs Beadwell is looking familiar now and if they are who I think they are, she/he is not someone to be taken seriously.