Recent content by Lizbarr

Thanks Pattye... I thought that too regarding the picture. And not showing the clasp? Maybe they just don't know about pearls...haha, like I'm an expert (NOT!). I do know to look for markings however. These aren't the pearls for me. I have a strand from my mother - not Miki's - but very...

Thank Jeremy. Great info on pearl sizing. I don't mind the 5 mm size, but the length of the necklace is a concern. I mean, I love chokers... but I don't want to be choked! Anyway, as I said I'm really still researching...

http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=DCBF2182A3&seq=1 Hope the link came through... I'm deferring to the experts for an opinion. These Mikimoto pearls (and Heritage) are being auctioned on AuctionZip. Bidding so far seems reasonable to a novice such as myself...

Thank you kiwipaul, very much! This is a hopeful solution. I really want to save these old gals as they carry much sentiment. Meanwhile I have just added an AAA 8.5 rose akoya pendant to my small collection. I hope to learn a lot from this forum. It really is easy to fall in love with pearls!

The pearls look very yellow in this photo... They are definitely aged, but not to this extent. They have a very nice vintage appearance.

Here is another shot, close up. Would it be best to dismantle the pearls from the chain (dissolve the glue, etc) and configure into another necklace?

I left my ipad at home and I'm at work right now, but I will post a close up later this afternoon. I think the jeweler said it was epoxy... Is that standard for station necklaces?

Hello everyone. I really need your expert advice. my sister ( now deceased ) had my grandmother's pearls separated and made into two white gold station necklaces for us. These are very old pearls... Close to 100 years... And of course, regardless of their quality, very precious to me. i was...