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There are some variables you didn't mention. Is this a long trip? Flying or cruising? Special events? In general, pearls do not like plastic bags but they'd be fine for a short trip. I have some small satin pouches that I use for pearls. However, I find that pearls are sort of heavy, so I will...

I was guessing from the size. I found: Species Pteria (Margaritifera) maxima Jameson, 1901 accepted as Pinctada maxima (Jameson, 1901) (original combination).

If pearls are strung too tightly, you can also gently roll them back and forth between your hands to loosen the knots a tiny bit. Another trick is to lay them across your lap and roll them forward and back across your thighs. Or, hang them from a doorknob for a few days. Lots of ways.

I'm fascinated by the carved shells. They appear to be South Sea? I wish I had that kind of patience.

Nice score! They appear clean, too. Congrats!

I was window shopping on Etsy this morning and ran across a new (misleading) descriptor. I am familiar with "Tahitian black" as a color descriptor for freshwater pearls. Today I saw "Australian ocean white," for some freshwater pearls. I found a few other listings for Australian ocean white and...

Rod Stewart is wearing pearls in his Grammy salute concert tonight. I don't have a screen shot, but this appears to be the same necklace.

I wonder if they're from GM Pollack ...

My only thought on stainless steel is that it works for people with metal allergies, usually to nickel alloys.

I have a pair of drop earrings with a diamond finding -- never really worn -- and I ordered two loose pearls tonight. I hope I can change them out myself, so thanks for all the tips here. I will take before and after pictures, but be patient as I work up my courage. ;)

It's probably just me, but I don't recall seeing baroque pearls set on the side like that. It's unusual.

I like the confetti beads! Very fun. Those are beautiful studs, AnnaPetite. They look very pretty on you.

AI is incorrect around 60% of the time. Sometimes AI will choose the most popular response as opposed to the correct response. Remember this when you read your news feeds.

Apparently it's more complicated than that. Search says: An empty package scam, often called a brushing scam, involves receiving unsolicited items to boost fake online reviews and potentially compromise your personal information. How the Scam Works In a brushing scam, scammers or third-party...

I've also had good results with Wright's Silver Cream. It's usually easy to find at the grocery store. If you're going to cut them apart and restring, you can look on eBay for trash pearls with a 14K clasp.