Recent content by ChicagoPearlHunter

I assume natural has a higher value, but I think a lot of akoyas are treated, no? I thought the color was pretty enough to not care when I purchased. Does irradiated versus dyed have any impact on either the value or the structural integrity of the pearl?

I’m completely new to purchasing pearls, but have recently taken up purchasing estate jewelry, I’m enjoying the antiquing/treasure hunt aspect. I stumbled on a pair of what was listed as blue akoyas on Etsy from a seller in Japan and purchased, currently waiting on their arrival. I assumed the...