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Akoyas do naturally occur in golden tones, which is my estimation of your strand. They do have great luster! I have a golden Akoya bracelet from PP, and a strand. I combine them with golden South Sea earrings.

Thank you for the update. I don't have any personal experience with untreated Akoya, so I can't offer an opinion. I think BWeaves has untreated Akoya, perhaps she will chime in.

I would guess temperature. Hot water from the tap isn't hot enough to cook food (at least, I hope not, because you might burn yourself).

That unboxing was fun! Thanks for sharing. I hope you love the pendant?

How old? I have a blue pearl from the 1980s that's fairly similar.

Have you considered a makeup train case? There are usually two layers, and the top layer has compartments. Back in the olden days, I think they were called an overnight case. Enough room for your negligee. ;)

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.