South sea earrings help

[kelluvpearls]

It's probably the unevenness of the nacre of the pearl? Or a reflection?

[kelluvpearls]

Alex I think you're right one of the pearl is a lot more attractive than the other, so it probably set a high benchmark for the other pearl. I asked my husband about the scratch and he told me I am being too pedantic, he has the same opinion as Caitlin about a scratch. However, he knows nothing about luster so I am really glad I post this here and asking people who have a lot more experience with pearls than I.

Everyone's comments have been really helpful, I feel much better about this issue.

[perlinda]

Luster-wise, they look AAA to me. But I still can't see the scratch. Where did you purchase the pearls from? Return is a hassle for overseas purchase but try to talk to the vendor first, maybe they will offer some solutions.

[Amanda]

Can't help you with an expert opinion on SS pearls, but they are absolutely gorgeous!

[kelluvpearls]

Hello all

Thanks for the compliments.

Perlinda
I like your Etsy shop, and for supporting local small farmers. By the way are any of your pearls treated?

[Alex]

Hi Kelluv - here you go, this is from PP's site re SSP grades

Gem Grade
Gem Grade Flawless pearl with excellent luster
Pearl exhibits no inclusions or imperfections prior to setting or drilling

AAA
Flawless on at least 90% of pearl’s surface
Only 10% of pearl’s surface may exhibit slight, concentrated imperfections
Only a single deep inclusion allowable
Pearl should drill or set clean to virtually clean
Luster very high to excellent*

*South Sea pearls are known for their warm, satiny luster which does not typically exhibit the same reflective qualities of other cultured pearls.

[kelluvpearls]

Thanks Alex for the info.

[perlinda]

Thank you kelluvpearls. The pearls are untreated (not coated & not dyed). I do sometimes get treated pearls, but I disclose that when I'm selling them.

Btw, have you decided what to do for the pearl earrings?

[kelluvpearls]

Thank you kelluvpearls. The pearls are untreated (not coated & not dyed). I do sometimes get treated pearls, but I disclose that when I'm selling them.

Btw, have you decided what to do for the pearl earrings?

I am keeping them. I should not have mentioned the scratch in the first post as my objective (in my mind) was to know whether these have good luster for AAA pearls, but the way I phrased the question makes people think the scratch was the main concern (it was a concern but not as much if these pearls are shiny enough), then after a few replies I confused myself and got all emotional and picky over the scratch.
This thread was really useful to help to develop my eye for SS pearl, so I am glad I posted. I think my pearls look pretty gorgeous.

[Alex]

Glad it's all worked out, and the thread helped with that

enjoy them !

[kelluvpearls]

Thanks again everyone. I wasn't going to post, but after seeing the thread about the Hanadama pearls, and how Caitlin could differentiate between the difference in quality from the photos there, I must post to get her opinion. I have received more objective and useful comments from the knowledgable PG members than I hoped for. One day maybe my pearls eyes will be developed enough that I don't need post threads to ask for help.

[GemGeek]

I can be pretty darn nitpicky, so I understand your concern, but my first impression was, wow - what wonderful pearls! Most people would only notice how beautiful they are, so I think you're going to enjoy them now that you have reasoned it out.

[Katbran]

Well I think they are gorgeous and you are going to enjoy them...I certainly would!!

[Caitlin]

Some photos were taken at the ruckus with a string of naturals, a strand of SS, untreated hanadamas, a metallic freshwater and something else. Anyway, when it gets posted, you will get a chance to guess which one is which. It will not be easy- except for the first two I named.

[Katbran]

Caitlin, I'm so glad that photo will be posted. I need all the help I can get in sorting out the differences in the pearls..often I don't see the difference until someone points out the 'the one on the right is better' and then go back and have another look...then the difference starts to become apparent. I have two strands of pearls that arrived the other day and I'm going to post them cause for the life of me I can't see the difference...and one is 4x the price of the other LOL ! I need expert eyes on them I think !!!