| Hi Goldnugget,
All natural pearls(any pearls) have a thin layer-over-layer nacre deposit, so I don't understand what the seller means by this. If you scratch, no, gouge, any natural pearl(don't do it) you will see layer after layer. It's very normal to have more conchiolin than aragonite in the natural pearl's centre. I don't know why Basra pearls would be different, unless the seller is comparing them to MOP nucleated pearls. I was under the impression that Basra pearls that are golden in colour are really med-dark yellowy gold and do not have any pink. I still think it is an estuary pearl. Sorry.
Get the pearl to a lab as soon as possible.
Slraep |