Thanks everyone!
That last photo Caitlin put up looks much like my pearls' shade--rosy-coral with green on the outside!! My photo came out way too dark. Anymore of those pearls around, Caitlin??
It's my impression the dyes are getting better and better, wish I could say that for my photography! I will keep trying, however.
Below are some baroque genuine pteria sterna---lovely subtle colors in person!! (Yes, they are now mine!

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DruzyDesign photo used with permission.
Pattye
so many pearls, so little time