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Thank you very much for your replies i really do appreciate all of your prompt answers! i guess we have to spend money on reputable labs for certifications. In the UK we have only one we trust, but many of our clients only want ssef, Is there any equivalents in the countries you guys are from...

Hi i am new to this as well. If i were you i would go to jewellery shows or contact known dealers, where you can actually physically see the pearls. On a website the colour may vary and may not be your taste. At a show you will have wide selection to choose from. Kind regards

Thank you very much for replies. I understand about questionable certificates, i presume you are referring to keche pearls! I was taught to look at the structure of the pearls, ie, Natural has onion structure and cultured have not? is this right?, When you say Natural pearls are translucent...

Hi, i am new to this site. It has been very educational and thoroughly enjoyable for me. I am interested to know what tips people have in telling when a pearl is natural (not cultured in anyway.) many thanks and kind regards ewh