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Dark Room Dark Room Yes - it was completely dark. I am going to use another camera that will take better pics in the next day or so. Thanks for all the information! I will also research how to do the next test (candling?).

More Pictures More Pictures The white spots appear under the light seem to be in the pearl - not a reflection of the light on top. I took several photos on 2 different white backgrounds with the florescent light...hard to get a good picture this way - I need a better camera :)...

Floresce Test Results Floresce Test Results Under the light they do appear to floresce - bright white dots appear throughout the pearl and a red/pink hue is on the top. I did the same test with the white pearls and they did not floresce at all....I checked the GIA pricing for appraisal and...

More info on the pearls More info on the pearls I found out today from a relative that the pearls were bought in HAWAII not Mexico (I was unsure where in my first post). My Grandfather bought the pearls for my Grandmother on a trip they took in the late 1950's - also later than I first...

Thank you all for the comments and guidance. I appreciate your time and expertise! I will have the pearls appraised and post again with the results.

Thank you! My Grandparents travelled a lot in the early 1900's and that is when he bought the pearls for my Grandmother...I believe it was in Mexico that these were purchased. These were kept in a small black pouch and I doubt she wore the necklace...but the earrings were worn and one has the...

More Pictures More Pictures Thanks for your reply! I uploaded more pictures of the darker pearls...http://tcunite.homestead.com/2.html Thank you!

I have two strands of pearls - both real but not sure what they are exactly. The white strand has 67 pearls on a 19" long strand. The pearls are 4mm-5mm and the clasp is 10K on the side with the flower and 14K on the hook side. The irrisdescent black strand was purchased by my Grandfather in...