Unsure pearls bought in the early 1990s.

[Babypearl]

Hi fellow PGers, I bought these pearls back almost 20 years ago from a reputable jeweller in Singapore but as I had no idea at all regarding pearls back then(not much now as well), I never asked what they were, only that they are naturally coloured and have not been treated in any way. Please feel free to educate me. I am thinking the creamy pink strand is baroque akoya and so might the grey strand be, but I dont know if grey/blue akoyas can be untreated. The pink creamy pearl ring actually looks much better in person than the photo taken. I think the other two are tahitians. The ring is round and set in 18kt white gold and diamonds. The pearl is about 14.5mm across. The pendant is set in 18kt yellow gold and diamonds. The pearl is almost 20cm from base of cap. I cant take anymore photos of them as they are left overseas though. The last photo is of some of the freshwater pearls I acquired. One of them is highly metallic although it is not showing up clearly but anyway, I love them

Babypearl

 

[Marianne]

What a lovely collection! I especially like the Tahitian pendant and the grey strand

 

[dkan 168]

Lovely collection.

DK

 

[Pearl Dreams]

I like that pendant! Thanks for sharing your photos!

 

[Babypearl]

Thanks Marianne and Dkan. Any idea fellow PGers if the necklace strands are Akoya pearls or something else totally? I am curious to know what are they.

Babypearl

 

[pattye]

Great collection! Yes, your first 2 strands are most likely Akoya pearls. They do come in that silver blue color, it's natural, and we are seeing more of it these days, too.

 

[Amrita]

Lovely collection - my favorite is the pendant. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Babypearl]

Thank you Pearl Dreams, Pattye and Amrita. The pendant is an unusual one. It is massive and really heavy. My Dad nicknamed it "Bullethead" as he remarked that it looked a lot like one from his hunting rifle. Am really pleased to know that our family jeweller knew what he was doing when he recommended the pearls to me. He has since wound up the business and moved overseas and that's the reason why I was unable to contact him with my questions.

Babypearl

 

[Amrita]

I also love your silver blue strand - looks like Akoya....such a unique lovely colour there..