Recent content by BeforeSwine

makes sense, good to know! Any ideas on approx value of these? Assuming they are Sakata ?Akoyas..

it is actually a stylized "S" which had me thinking possibly Sakata....although I cannot find any photos of their marks? I will get some daylight photos for y'all. the colors are really something to behold. Thought I should mention, from a view down the strand between pearls, it is apparent that...

Howdy Pearl-people! I could sure use a bit of your knowledge.. but first... the questions at hand: 1. Do the pearls feel slightly gritty or smooth when rubbed gently against another pearl (or against the edge of your tooth, if there is only one pearl?) Please rub gently! If they are gritty...