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Akoyas are more likely if that is the size.

The other day I took this shot of my 8mm Majorica necklaces, one is 16" with a vermeil clasp and the other is 18" with a silver clasp. The 16" strand has a slightly pinked look; the other does not. I don't think the camera caught that in this photo. Outdoors, sunny day. As I do not own lustrous...

Grittiness is indeed one test that sometimes fails because it varies between pearls-- even between fake pearls-- and the observation of a feeling of grittiness is somewhat subjective. And yes, grime on the pearl can make it feel not-smooth. Also, real pearls may have been coated with something...

Real pearls, possibly bead nucleated freshwaters. :)

Hard to say, but if they take returns the risk is low and they may be nice.

There is no urgency in finding a Tahitian strand that you love. Take your time. You will find one.

Think about this: If you buy these, will they be the strand to replace with something better? I did that with my first strand. I bought 7-8 mm when I really wanted 8-9 mm (but could not afford that size at the time.) Unless you really desire Tahitians that are that small and that poorly...

Chinese FW, dyed, no question. The color is way off for Tahitians.

The pearl necklace in her photo and the appraisal does not appear to be the same one as in the Imperial ad photo. The number of pearls is wrong (49 vs. 51 in the ad) as well as the appearance of the pearls (the Imperial ones look better), if you scrutinize them. 7-9mm is small for a Tahitian...

Scratch marks? What I was referring to is more like this image. I don't know the source but will try to find it: Fake pearl on top, real below.

Pattye is a treasure!

I took a look at their strands just now. I think they must be using a light box /studio lighting to bring out the overtones. Many sellers of Tahitians do that, and that is okay-- the colors are really there so it isn't deceptive-- but you have to realize that they may not look like that in most...

Search results for mentions of CMW on Pricescope's pearls forum: https://www.pricescope.com/community/search/2274532/?q=cmw&t=post&c%5Bchild_nodes%5D=1&c%5Bnodes%5D%5B0%5D=66&o=relevance I don't know if you have to be signed in to see that.

CMW have been discussed favorably on Pricescope forum.

How funny that your husband was fussing over your restringing! Besides, if you ever mess up stringing, just cut it apart and do it over. Practice makes better. (y) Unfortunately I am not a good source of information on where to buy good pearls cheaply. Many of my purchases have been...