Natural Pearl Strand??? Candeling attempt

[momsjewel]

I bought this pearl necklace and have been reading on this very informative forum. Now am very curious as to why this strand is different than others I have bought. I have even made my first attempt at 'candeling' and am confused by what I see. There are 41 pearls, size 10-12mm and the necklace is 17.5" long. The clasp is marked 585 with a makers mark. The pearls are very heavy. If not naturals, are they south sea salt water pearls? I am posting images. Thanks so very much!

 

[momsjewel]

Oops, think I did the images incorrectly. I loaded a bunch at once and they're not showing up. Will re-send them one at a time. Thanks for your patience.

 

[Marianne]

These appear to be cultured fresh water pearls.

 

[lisa c]

Welcome, and very nice job photographing the candling!

 

[momsjewel]

Candeling pics

Candeling pics

Welcome, and very nice job photographing the candling!

Thanks - it's an amateur attempt, but wanted to check out this strand because the pearls have lots of interesting marks in them. I used an old jewelers loupe with a very little but bright light. I find learning about pearls very interesting.

Thanks for all replies!

 

[pattye]

Interesting views and photos! the 585 means the same as 14k gold. I like the baroque shapes of the pearls!

 

[Lagoon Island Pearls]

Nice images, good job candling.

The graft tissues are clearly visible. These are cultured freshwater pearls.