[The Pearl Outlet]

Just wanted to share this. This is a photo we just shot of a pair of natural color Akoya pearls, 8.5mm.

Aren't they incredible!

[nlerner]

ABSOLUTELY !!! Could this be a breakthrough towards a new line of untreated akoya ?

If so, GOOD LUCK !!!

nora

[The Pearl Outlet]

If we could get them in larger quantities, perhaps. We'll be introducing them in our sale tomorrow.

[Valeria101]

Originally Posted by The Pearl Outlet

Aren't they incredible!

Right!

... why on Earth would folks mess with perfection and bleach THAT!...

[WeeGem]

Gorgeous! I'll be sitting right here with my laptop and cup of coffee, waiting for the email

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by Valeria101

Right!

... why on Earth would folks mess with perfection and bleach THAT!...

No clue! Granted if the nacre is too thin or brittle and won't last long no pearl, no matter the great color or luster it has, can't be too worthwhile.

[knotty panda]

Are these Vietnamese?

[Slraep]

Originally Posted by nlerner

Could this be a breakthrough towards a new line of untreated akoya ?

nora

Hi Nora,

I don't know if by saying they are of a natural colour, it would necessarily mean the pearls haven't been subjected to any other heavy duty post harvest beautifying treatments.

Slraep

[Slraep]

Originally Posted by Valeria101

... why on Earth would folks mess with perfection and bleach THAT!...

Consumer demand? But that can be changed. Muahahahaha!(sorry GemGeek)!!

Slraep

[GemGeek]

Originally Posted by Slraep

Consumer demand? But that can be changed. Muahahahaha!(sorry GemGeek)!!

Slraep

Laughter is laughter. The world could use a little more evil laughter!!!

Muah hah ha!

[Valeria101]

Originally Posted by Slraep

I don't know if by saying they are of a natural colour, it would necessarily mean the pearls haven't been subjected to any other heavy duty post harvest beautifying treatments.

Slraep

What could those diabolical interventions be?

Bleaching?

Polishing?

Coating?

Something else?

Can we rule any out ?

... I suppose coating can be ruled out by observation. And polishing is accepted anyway. How about them?

Is bleaching ruled out with other color modifying treatments by the 'natural color' claim?

So many questions ! Does anyone care about them?


Whatever I might feel about the 'thin skin' problem, untreated skin is still a step closer t pearl heaven then treated Methinks.

[The Pearl Outlet]

No, these aren't Vietnamese. They're from China. They've been polished (no pieces of mantle tissue still hanging on LOL). No bleaching, coating, heat treatments, etc.

[Casey.R]

Oh yes, those really are a beautiful color! It's amazing how pretty akoyas are when they aren't treated.

[Valeria101]

Originally Posted by The Pearl Outlet

... No bleaching, coating, heat treatments, etc.

Any idea of nacre thickness? Just curious, frankly. 'Never thought I'd fall for Akoya pearls, ever! I've been lucky to see a natural one... and these at least give the same warm fuzzy feeling (Oops for the all-nacre fans, I'm one too... experiencing a whiff of multiple personality disorder at the moment).

[The Pearl Outlet]

I don't know on the nacre thickness. If we have an extra, I'll cut it and let you know.