Recent content by PhillyPearlPhanatic

Hi, I have seen a few postings on Ebay for tin cup style or pearl strands with clasps marked either 10K or 14K IWI, which can also be read as IMI -- which, I guess, can be interpreted as an M in brackets, such as [M]. Is this an indicator of Mikimoto? I ask because people seem be go Gaga when...

Thank you, Caitlin. That's right, I had left out amount of wear, and that is a big, determining factor, along with the natural acidity of the person's skin and the effects of any perfume, hair spray, or other fluids that are too acidic or alkaline being applied. I've always wondered about the...

Hi, what is the average lifespan of an akoya cultured pearl necklace? I realize that many factors are involved in this including: care given to the pearls, i.e., keeping in a safe environment, not applying perfumes or hairspray after putting on pearl jewelry, etc. where and how pearls are...