Recent content by ennui

Lapis Lazuli is frequently dyed, unfortunately. There's a test you can do with a cotton ball, but I forget the details. I'm wondering about these freshwater pearls .... have you let them dry completely, and then rub with a cloth to see if the dye transfers? How is the lustre on the pearls now...

If you want the option of using the bracelet as an extender, you'll want to mimic the pattern of the necklace.

I'm sorry for your loss. I love baroque Akoyas, and those are very pretty.

For me, it was Newberry and LillieFuzzySocks ... and it was down the rabbit hole! :giggle:

What do we think about what? They appear to be freshwater pearls strung with gold beads. Very pretty, enjoy!

Wear them around the house and see how you feel. Men seem to prefer black pearls. It looks like you can attach the two pieces together for a long strand. I think they have more value than just scrap metal.

Kenneth Jay Lane also sold the Jackie necklace on QVC. I have that one, box, romance card, etc.

I think we need better photos, against a plain white background like a paper towel. There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding to repair a necklace. Are they real pearls? Does the necklace have meaning for you? Will you wear it often? There are pearl stringing tutorials, so you may be...

I think I found it ... or one very similar ... the clasp is the same ... a place called TheGemShop.ca "Natural South Sea Tahitian pearl strand with 14K white gold, carved oval clasp. The strand is knotted and the multi-coloured pearls are black, silver, cream, golden, green and brown. Length...

Yes, but I suspect part of that is because they were hers and not necessarily the pearls themselves. The only other famous pearl I can think of that has appreciated is La Peregrina, formerly owned by Elizabeth Taylor. Part of its value is also historical significance. The secret to appreciating...

There are three PGP.M strands on eBay -- they are freshwater pearls. Apparently PGP.M is the manufacturer.

I have a Tahitian bracelet with one of those knobs that did snap off. It's not noticeable, but yes, it happens. Fifty inches is a great length!

I like the simulation. Another option is to be more random ... 4, 3, 1, 2, 4, etc. If you have a bead board, you can lay them out and play around. One thing about making your own is that if you don't like it or tire of it, you can take it apart and make something else.

Imperial Pearl offers this program to their retail jewelers; they call it Pearl by Pearl. They are Akoya pearls.

Not recovered yet, anyway. I can't imagine anyone would want to touch them, and they become a bargaining chip for the alleged perpetrators.