Hi all,
Why is it that if a pearl has a tail it is immediately identified as a cultured pearl?
My thoughts might well be totally wrong
I think that maybe the technician might be a little bit clumsy and damage or nick the oyster/mollosk when inserting the bead causing a flow on effect of the nacre.
Many times Akoya pearls with tails are sold (on eBay) as Akoya pearls with Keshi tails. Would this be a correct assessment of them or is there a totally different reason for the tails on some cultured pearls. I have seen some enormous tails on pearls, specifically on baroque pearls and will include a photo of huge tails for reference although many are not as blatant as this. I have often bought one or two pearls because they are great to design with, especially as a centre piece.
Thanks Bodecia.