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    Sb321 replied to the thread Are these FW/akoya/Ss?.
    Since I already made mistaken FW pearls with Akoya previous, I’m trying to train my eyes as best to avoid the same mistakes. But some of...
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    Sb321 reacted to KarinK's post in the thread Tahiti or Dye FW with Like Like.
    Their shape is more typical for Tahitians.
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    Sb321 replied to the thread Tahiti or Dye FW.
    Oh that’s great! Thank you! Because of the colors I thought they might be dyed FW.
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    Sb321 reacted to Pearl Dreams's post in the thread Tahiti or Dye FW with Like Like.
    Tahitians. The chocolate colored one may be color treated, although there are some pearls that are naturally that color.
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    Sb321 posted the thread Tahiti or Dye FW in Tahitian Pearls.
    I’m new on Tahiti an debating between these 2 strands. First glance I thought it was Tahiti, then the more I look the less I’m sure...
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    These are not dyed and 100% natural color. Mollusk that are older (3yrs+) produce stronger nacre and color. I have no idea where your...
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    Sb321 reacted to Nihal's post in the thread Judith Ripka Pearl Quality with Like Like.
    You are like a library. I learn everyday from you.
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    Sb321 replied to the thread Judith Ripka Pearl Quality.
    It’s true these certainly looks like FW, especially paired with a sterling clasp. The clasp is accented with 18k and diamonds so I...
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    Sb321 reacted to BWeaves's post in the thread Judith Ripka Pearl Quality with Like Like.
    They look like freshwater pearls to me, because of the eggy shapes. I'm not familiar with the brand, though. The nacre looks good...
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    Sb321 reacted to Nihal's post in the thread Judith Ripka Pearl Quality with Like Like.
    Hi, I recently learnt new reputable pearl brand names beyond Mikimoto, Tiffany&Co,.. Judith Ripka Pearls is one of the acknowledged...
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    Sb321 reacted to pattye's post in the thread Judith Ripka Pearl Quality with Like Like.
    Judith Ripka sold her name brand in 2014, previously it was considered a fine jewelry brand. She sold on QVC and had a retail store in...
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    Sb321 reacted to ennui's post in the thread Judith Ripka Pearl Quality with Like Like.
    Judith Ripka had two jewelry lines -- the upscale, diamonds and platinum items for celebrities, which is where she gained fame, and the...
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    Sb321 replied to the thread Are these FW/akoya/Ss?.
    It’s true. There are so much knowledge to learn. The last thing I want is to pay for an akoya price on a FW, no matter how pretty and...
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    Sb321 reacted to naturalpearlsource's post in the thread Are these FW/akoya/Ss? with Like Like.
    Actually, freshwater pearl have all of those pearl color and quality, it's very hard to check from pictures. we sell many years...
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    Sb321 replied to the thread Are these south sea pearls?.
    They look like SS to me. These clasps I see a lot from sellers selling pearls from Japan, very common even with more expensive...
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