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Originally Posted by GemGeek  Not fake. Could be a by-product of culturing, but genuine freeform freshwaters. They certainly look to be naturals.
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Hi Blair,
When I saw the photo on e-bay last night, I honestly thought the pearls (displayed on that card) looked familiar........ and sure enough, I have seen them before. Not only on this forum, but at the gem show in Tucson.
I really do not believe these pearls are natural because: (1) at the GLDA show, Mr. Peach displayed GIA certificates for the natural pearls he was selling; (2) The natural pearls were being sold individually, not on a card; (3) Although, I do not remember the price of the pearls sold by the card, I do remember, however, that it was inexpensive (on a per pearl basis) and a good deal.
As a side note, I purchased an almost round 16mm purple pearl from U.S. Pearl. Mr. Peach said that although, he is selling it to me as cultured, he suggested I have it tested; he thought there was a possibility it might be natural. This thread reminded me that I should bring it to the GIA tomorrow. Thanks!
Gail