IS IT GENUINE TAHITIAN PEARL? ANY THOUGHTS/IDEAS pic included

[wiwiwi]

is it genuine tahitian cultured pearl?

pearl size17.4 x 15.7mm in diameter
colour: silver with a hint of gray

they ask for us $ 480 for it. is it worthy it?

any ideas, appreciated.
thanks

[pearlescence]

You seem to be asking many questions about these pearls from one seller..is there a particular reason why?

[Caitlin]

I am thinking the same thing. I want to say, "If you have to ask, they probably aren't". that includes white Tahitians- a dicey product akin to keshi kasumi.

My guess, you struck out on all three.

[Sea Urchin]

Right. Once I catch a seller in one lie, we're done. Integrity is very important when buying expensive jewelry online.

[Josh]

Looks Tahitian to me and $480 for such a large pearl seems like a good deal too.

[wiwiwi]

Thanks josh

[Caitlin]

Well, no one is more expert than Josh. What is the story on these white Tahitians, Josh? I know the kasumi are fakes, so I hope they aren't from the same seller.

[pearlescence]

Looks like freshwater to me - one of those south sea-ish ones.

[wiwiwi]

They are not from the same seller.

[wiwiwi]

Are these forums meant to ask questions or discuss with the experts? I m new to this web, not expert myself about pearls.
But I like pears, people learn by asking questions.
When you send in pears, you have to get some ideas about its genuinity.
Your thoughts were appreciated.

[wiwiwi]

Well, no one is more expert than Josh. What is the story on these white Tahitians, Josh? I know the kasumi are fakes, so I hope they aren't from the same seller.

They are not from the same seller.

[Caitlin]

This is a place to ask questions and several people will probably join the discussion.

[wiwiwi]

Looks like freshwater to me - one of those south sea-ish ones.

Can you be more specific? What exactly make you think its freshwater rather than Tahitian?

[pearlescence]

Easy, I think they are all freshwater.

[pattye]

I agree, Wendy!