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A gorgeous 9mm Blue Green Tahitian. An absolutely beautiful, delicate pair of 11.25mm pale gold Indonesian Tear drops. And an exquisite pair of perfectly shaped Indonesian pale yellow [light golden] 11.8mm tear drops. The color of these pale-yellow pearls is fit for royalty. So beautiful. They...

This is another example of "Plated" Baroque Pearls". And the sales title literally has the word plated in it. So what are they doing? She would not elaborate. Have they devised a plating method or is plated a word for perhaps kintsugi treatment of epic proportions? As you can see, these look...

Yes. I have no idea how they are doing it as plating is done with metals. Which is why I am asking the question. Perhaps I should add ... can they plate pearls? I was told the pearls are plated. I tried to coax more information from the sellers of these plated pearls. And the secret is being...

I am very curious about the treatment of plating pearls. An expert opinion and advice on all aspects of plated pearls. As you can see, plating pearls leaves a gorgeous luster. How does this plating wear and how does it increase or decrease the value of pearls? It certainly is a novelty but does...

I am very curious about the treatment of plating pearls. An expert opinion and advice on all aspects of plated pearls. As you can see, plating pearls leaves a gorgeous luster. How does this plating wear and how does it increase or decrease the value of pearls? It certainly is a novelty but does...

Although not "ancient". It is an Imperial work of Faberge' Art. Lilies of the Valley Egg, 1898 This pink guilloché enamel Art Nouveau egg, presented by Emperor Nicholas II to Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, is virtually smothered with pearl- and diamond-set lilies of the valley sprays, her...

Of course Faberge' are not ancient. They are historical. According to Fabergé records 50 eggs in total were commissioned by the Russian Imperial family over two generations, and 43 of them survived the Russian Revolution. The last Imperial egg to be auctioned reportedly went for more than $30...

Topic of Discussion. Chinese Dynasty Pearls. Or... Pearls of the Emperors. As many ancient pearls are from China this is a unique topic of discussion. Unfortunately there is virtually no information on these historical pieces unless you live in or have visited the museums in China. In fact it...

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[ATTACPH]77848[/ATTACH] Purchased 5 strands of what I believed to be a good quality of Baroque 18mm pearls strands to knot myself for my sisters and I. I hope I did a good job picking strands. I am afraid to say how much I paid per strand, the novice that I am. My question is this. Are these...

Please look into Kintsugi. The Japanese art form using fine metals dust and lacquer... Using 10kt gold, 14kt gold, 18kt gold, platinum, sterling silver or brass fine dust. To fix broken heirloom china and historical pottery in artistic form. I believe the same process could be used on pearls to...