Recent content by WallaceL

gorgeous pearls and design, like a dancing fairy!

scissor test....sounds painful to the pearls.... steel carries the hardness of around 5 at Mohs scale, while pearls is around 2.5-4.5 So....I will definitely not going to risk any of the specimens on hand. It unravel the fakes, but hurting the real ones as well..... Congrats!!! a 13 mm gold...

I browsed through the old topics before I joined and found this interesting. Has anyone ever try tomato sauce (ketchup) to remove tarnish on silver? tomato sauce should be more gentle compared to soda. just brush some ketchup with soft toothbrush onto the affected area and leave it for 10-15...

Pattye, What a gorgeous set! This floral design is indeed an awesome inspiration for the design of a pendant I am about to make using the white south sea pearl that I just purchased. What a lucky and wonderful purchase!

Thanks! I feel that the appearance and iridescent of this pearl is affected by the lighting and surrounding color (as mentioned by Caitlin). Attached is another picture of this pearl, showing more greenish luster. Nevertheless, when turning the pearl around, the front part seems to showcase more...

Caitlin, Yes indeed! Ou....I always thought the black pearls are produced by the same type of oysters. Thanks! Very enchanting Cortez pearls. Here in Malaysia, I still haven't see any black pearls with such excellent orient. Hopefully my wallet is fat enough to get one soon :-)

Pattye, Can you show us the mabe enhancer and earrings? It's fun to enjoys pictures of pieces with high sentimental value. Moonstones with blue sheen are hard to get nowadays. Most of the newly mined moonstones are of creamy tones. Many new batches of "rainbow moonstones" are indeed the cheaper...

My first pearl-involved purchase was a piece where pearl was just a supporting role (but an important one:)) I got this brooch from a little antique shop for my mum. It is decorated with moonstones, aquamarines, rose quartz and a smoky quartz with a round little pearl, set in 925 silver. I don't...

What a beautiful combination of creamy pearls and a peacock tahitian!

Judged by the picture (can't be sure though), the red color beads are more likely to be garnets. Very elegant!

Here's a pendant I bought from a local jewelry shop. it is a drop shaped tahitian pearl with 13mm diameter, set in Pt900 with a small diamond. The rainbow effect is not as obvious as your pearls. That's why I can afford to purchase it:p

Hi everyone, I am a newcomer to this forum too! I am just an amateur gem collector that enjoys pearl hunting as well. Hope to learn from all the pearl experts here! Attached a picture of my small collection of south seas and freshwaters. Cheers!:D