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Not Tahitian!

I agree with BWeaves....these are "Blackened Akoyas"...and I can see their thin nacre, even large imperfections...

It sure was interesting. I will re-watch!

Quite an interesting stroll down Akoya Memory Lane!

You have a mixed batch there...the more "flattened" pearls look like freshwater pearls (seem like odd ikecho to me)...the rounder ones I am not sure...just because of their color I would say dyed freshwater pearls

I agree...low quality Tahitian pearls

100% with Pearl Dreams' assessment

I'm enjoying the talk!

The pearls look like high quality! Might even be natural...I do find the shapes very oval-shaped, then the green-colored spots on the metal... It might be a good idea to send it over to appraisal at a reputable gem lab!

I agree with both @Lagoon Island Pearls and @SteveM on this one!

It seems you uploaded the same images several times! These look like Akoya pearls to me...pricewise? I would recommend you look at similar items on eBay so you remain competitive!

Very interesting piece! Thank you for sharing.

Happy to hear you enjoyed the course and learned!

Somehow it doesn't strike me as a Mabe pearl...looks like a freshwater pearl to me. The flattened back is the setting itself. It could be a natural blister pearl...I would need to see more details (side photo), but it just doesn't look like a Mabe to me. But it sure is a very special...

They probably "popped out" of their pearl sac and became attached to the shell...these would be "cultured chicots" if there is a better term for them I would love to know it. Do share a photo when you find them!

Yes, @pearlescence is UK based and she is an excellent source.

It may have been placed inside a "jewelry cleaning solutions" or even an "ultrasonic cleaner"...looks as if the nacre has disappeared and only the mother-of-pearl nucleus is left behind.

I received my copy just last weekend! I am excited to start reading it...just have been wrapping up all the things that my mom left behind when she suddenly passed away. I am looking forward to Blaire's @GemGeek 's review, but so far I can say this: the QUALITY of the book is up there with the...

Nice clasp!

I've intentionally dropped pearls on different surfaces and from different heights (I used to conduct torture tests to understand pearls better) and I can say that wood floors are very nice on pearls...marble floors not that much! I would say your pearls are good!