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Solid Core Swirl
Solid core swirls carry an opaque, tightly packed centre — often white with coloured stripes laid over it — instead of open threads.
What to look for
- The core should read as a solid column when you look end-on.
- Surface stripes over the core add value when they are crisp and unbroken.
- Check the pontils for chipping around the cut, which is wear, not a mark.