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Thank you for the information. I am learning that there are a lot of dishonest people in this world. Or possibly some like me who just did not know and believed the person who sold them. I have learned from this forum that freshwater are less valuable and dyed pearls even less. With that being...

What a wonderful read! That’s what family is all about! Generations of business knowledge passed down with perseverance and courage to adjust to any given situation to help your family survive and prosper. If you have been blessed to be part of a family generational business then you know! I...

I’m just a pearl lover and wearer but have really enjoyed reading your conversations. This is all so interesting!

That’s going to be very pretty

I want to say thank you to everyone on this site. I have learned so much in the past 4 months. You all made this possible! I struggled with my first 3 necklaces until I heard about Ms. Pattye’s extra fine needles and thread! If you are a beginner like me and you have not visited her website do...

How about these? Are they south sea pearls and can you estimate possible value? Purchased in a shop in San Francisco while on vacation. I’m new to pearl knotting and had no idea there were so many kinds of pearls. I bought because they were beautiful!🤣 34 inches 10mm no clasp.

I will check the clasps again when I get home. I can’t remember for sure but I think the only marking on the clasp was 925. The RD was on the package description

Thank you for the information. It never occurred to me that RD means round. I don’t know anything about Chinese fwp. Is there a difference in quality or value across where freshwater pearls are grown? Also thank you for the information on the peacock pearls. My $40.00 purchase was an awesome buy...

Love reading this and the pictures. Great information. I have washed and cleaned a couple sets of family vintage necklaces. It’s amazing the difference a cleaning can do.

I recently purchased an Edison lavender pearl enhancer. I wear it on a multi color strand of pearls. Makes the necklace look so pretty.

Thank you very much for identifying. I really appreciate your help. I purchased this necklace in an auction with several items got the entire package for $40.00. This 3 piece set was also in the pack. It is labeled s/s RD ENH peacock cult fwp 3 piece set. The clasps are all marked 925. I know...

Can someone help me identify these pearls? They are gritty when I rub on my teeth so believe they are definitely real pearls. They have such a pretty luster could they be Akoya? Or just freshwater pearls? And Pattye thank you so much for the items I purchased from you. Especially the extra fine...