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1. How many pearls does the smaller strand have? 2. How long is the 2nd strand (including the clasp)? If you don't know, lay the strand out with the clasp opened and use a ruler to measure it end to end.

No, I've seen these. The end bead is open on one side (which is why you can see the fuzzy knot in the end bead in the front of the photo) and is solid on the other side (you see the closed, solid side of the end bead in the back, in the photo.) The idea is that when worn, the solid side is...

Quite a bit too high, in my opinion.

You'd have to make a knot that is large enough that it would not slip out of the hole, and then apply glue to it. Try a jeweler's knot (in which you pass the thread through the loop twice before you tighten the knot. Ot 2 knots, one on top of the other.

Pattye, I suppose if one had pieces of wire in various known thicknesses one could use them to see how large a hole is.

You'll find many Tahitian pearl enthusiasts on this forum. :) You may enjoy checking out this thread, where many have posted photos of their pearls, including Tahitians: Show Us Your Pearls In Action!

It's clearly a very pretty graduated akoya pearl necklace; your jeweler will be able to tell you whether the metal is 14K gold, as I expect it is. The jeweler will not be able to tell you if they are Mikimoto brand pearls. Only Mikimoto can authenticate them, but that service would cost you more...

The listing states the seller does not accept returns.

Do you like them enough for the price, even if they are not Mikimoto brand?

I have not bought from them but they do seem to be selling akoyas, and they do state when they are dyed. And they accept returns and exchanges.

Yes, a dry cloth like that is fine.

Imitations, for various reasons. For one, it's not unusual in imitation strands to see one smaller pearl next to the clasp. I have yet to see that in a genuine pearl necklace. But also the appearance of the surface, the uniformity of the luster / shape / size/ color, the way it's strung, the...

The luster is nice, some pearls more than others.

They look like akoyas to me, semi baroque.

They look like imitation pearls. The clasp appears to be rhinestones.

It may be trying to look like Mikimoto, but it's not. I do not recognize it.

Pretty akoya necklace!

You might also check out ROLAY (on Etsy) which is the same shop as pearl_society on eBay. He's in HK. I bought some GSS from him. And also druzydesign on eBay (druzydesign1 on etsy). That is Carolyn and Nick Ehret. (Edited for spelling)

Cees Van Oije https://www.instagram.com/cees_van_oije/ I got my GSS necklace and stud earring pearls from Cees.

Agate is one stone that is striped.