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Old 08-17-2006, 04:05 PM
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Yes, they do appear to be saltwater Akoya pearls. You can tell because of the perfectly round shape and the really high luster. Until very recently, 99% of Freshwater pearls in the retail environment would not be that perfectly round. However, times are changing!
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