Recent content by ndownen

Pearl Photos Pearl Photos This is another attempt to post photos here.

Pearl Pics Pearl Pics Yes, you're quite right. They are dirty. These are 2nd hand pearls I bought recently. I'll try uploading some photos. I've been pretty much hit or miss on my attempts to do this, so I'll keep my fingers crossed that it works this time. Thanks.

Thanks, the picture really helps.

Hi Guys, I'm just now really learning about pearls, and I've read all about "orient". I think I know what it is, but.... So I'm attaching a photo that shows what I think is "orient", please let me know if I'm right or wrong. I think "orient" is that rainbow effect pictured. Please educate...

photos photos I'm trying again to add photos.

Hi Guys, Can anyone identify this maker's mark? This is a really great clasp, good for lefties or righties, and I don't think it would ever come undone. There are two friction bars, inside the clasp (total of four bars), on either side of the hole that keep the fastners in place. Once the...

Hi Guys, This is my 2nd post on this site, so please forgive any mistakes I may make. I have really enjoyed reading the forums, but I have a question that I have not see addressed in anything I've read so far. If it's been discussed elsewhere, please let me know. At what point do you retire...

Thanks for replying. I've enjoyed reading the forums, and it's made me realize how little I know. The pearl marked crazing doesn't look anything like a pearl pendant I was given 41 years ago that does have nacre loss. Could this just be the beginning, when nacre starts coming off?

Hi Guys, I was unable to upload my photos using "Manage Attachments", so I have posted them here: http://s1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg623/ndownen/. This is my first post, please be patient with me. I just purchased these pearls on eBay for $50.00. When they arrived they were a lot...