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Yesterday, 05:15 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread Haven't bought, yet... in What Kind of Pearls do I have?

They still look like freshwaters. For the white, I'd buy Wendy's. Look at that luster! As for the black, it is dead. Even dyed freshwater black can...

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05-19-2013, 10:00 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread Haven't bought, yet... in What Kind of Pearls do I have?

Maybe it is the photo or my eyes, but they both look off-round enough to be freshwaters. How large are they? If large enough (over 12mm), Pattye's...

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05-19-2013, 09:54 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread Show us your Tahitians in Show Us Your Pearls!

It s browser plug in that warns you when you go to dangerous sites. It should not be giving good sites a bad rating, yet it often does. I want to be...

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05-18-2013, 05:53 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread Show us your Tahitians in Show Us Your Pearls!

Kamoka Pearls Shop: http://buy.kamokapearls.com/ My WOT rater counts this as a red site, but that is a lie. They also do that to Pure Pearls. I...

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05-18-2013, 05:36 PM

Caitlin started a thread Rare Penn Pearl Pecklace in Natural Pearls

This rare Penn pearl necklace is all over Pinterest, so I thought I would post it over here with proper credit: It is from one of our members, Care...

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05-18-2013, 12:40 AM

Caitlin replied to a thread What kind of pearl is this and how do I find out the value of this pearl? in What Kind of Pearls do I have?

That picture is so tiny, and the salmon/red back ground is reflecting on the sides of it. Can you crop it so the pearl takes up most of the space?...

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05-17-2013, 11:35 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread Opinions on Pearl (is this real) in Natural Pearls

They don't get that flame structure if they are not real. Good luck!!!

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05-17-2013, 03:11 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread Opinions on Pearl (is this real) in Natural Pearls

OMG Aprilpearl! How you you say that without putting up some photos!!!! I am DYING to see them! And baroque Majoricas? I would love to see those too....

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05-17-2013, 03:04 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread Who wants to visit Jewelmer's pearl farm? in Pearling Industry News

Is there a plan for a group tour?

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05-17-2013, 06:31 AM

Caitlin replied to a thread From the archives of Pacific Pearls in Pearl History

Very enjoyable read. Nice to see the industry has changed a bit, but is it enough for the Volls?

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05-16-2013, 05:12 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread What kind of beads is this? in What Kind of Pearls do I have?

Odd, but Majorica pearls fetch prices matching or exceeding many cultured pearls! Looking at the drill hole may help you tell if they are cultured...

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05-16-2013, 05:06 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread Phots of my new Gift - Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace in South Sea Pearls

I just want to second that remark about Pattye's work. She is so modest and never mentions it herself, so thanks for the plug, she deserves it. I...

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05-16-2013, 04:49 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread Opinions on Pearl (is this real) in Natural Pearls

Hi aprilpearl! welcome. Thanks for mentioning the tooth test in relation to these types of pearls. I have never tooth tested a melo melo or a conch...

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05-15-2013, 11:56 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread My Grandmothers Pearls from the 40's in What Kind of Pearls do I have?

That is a sweet clasp. I looks like a 50's design from Coro Jewels. Ebay link for 2nd hand Coro jewelry. If the clasp is gold and real stoones, it...

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05-15-2013, 10:40 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread What kind of beads is this? in What Kind of Pearls do I have?

They could be faux pearls. To see if they are, rub two together gently, should be lightly gritty if cultured, smooth if faux.

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