Recent content by Lotus99

Usually, infant earrings have screw backs (to prevent removal or a choking hazard, I presume). I've seen infant pearl earrings with screw backs online, around 3 mm, but none of them seem to be akoyas.

Thanks for the advice! I've had them maybe 20 or 25 years. The reason they look so old (other than the tarnish) is because they're based on a Roman design. They came from the British Museum store, which does reproductions of items in its collection. I suppose in Roman times, any pearls were...

I found this in my jewelry box the other day. I have no idea where it came from (most likely from a relative's jewelry box). As you can probably see, it has a ball on the end of what would be the pin on a brooch, so it doesn't seem to be a brooch. Perhaps some kind of necklace extender? It's...

I have a pair of silver earrings that have some small pearls on them. What can I use to clean the silver that won't damage the pearls? I'm only attaching a pic because everyone always asks for them. :o

Here's (hopefully) a closer view.

I inherited this string of pearls from my great aunt (b. 1898 d. 1990). Unfortunately, they seem to be in fairly poor shape. She may have worn them frequently, but I'm not sure. I'd love to know more about them (possible age, type, etc.). They pass the "tooth test" as real. I'd also love...