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I also found this on EBay's Authentication of Pearls: So, what this means is that the EBay authentication is just saying that your strand is "some kind of" actual pearl. Their authenticators cannot determine "what kind" of pearl it is. So...if someone says it is Tahitian or South Sea or Akoya...

Here is a photo of Chinese pearls that are advertised to be "Tahitian" but are actually freshwater. True Tahitian Pearls cannot be offered for anything close to this price. And these have that classic potato shape, even if they are not dyed, as many FW pearls do grow in these bluish/purple color...

And, of course, you can also look at lots of other different shaped Tahitians on this forum.

Agree with @BWeaves they are Chinese FW pearls, most likely dyed. The "potato shape" is a dead give away. Unfortunately the GIA evaluations they use at EBay is not the same as sending items to GIA for actual evaluation. Pearls sent to GIA are VERY expensive to evaluate...and they will actually...

That little FW pendant looks like a baby T-REX! Love it. Pearl shapes are often like looking at clouds...everyone sees something different.

@CathyKeshi, I LOVE that your 17 year old grandson is into pearls! How cool is that. Thank you for the kind sentiments. My son-in-law is healing nicely and "getting back to normal". He's planted a garden and loves watching his flowers/vegetables grow in his back yard areas; sharing the...

My little 10-month old grandson just couldn't resist this purple pearl net/basket necklace. I finally had to take it off, because he just couldn't keep his hands off of it. What a cutie. I love swapping out the pearl to match my shirt.

I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I lost my mother about 1 1/2 years ago and it is still pretty hard. I miss her. I also inherited some of her treasures (as did my sisters). It is a wonderful way to remember our mothers and honor them. Nothing makes me happier than when someone...

I'm so sorry that no one has responded to your post since last November. I believe these are called "disk" pearls and they are inexpensive Chinese freshwater pearls. Also, they have really cool machines that position, drill and thread in one smooth process. That's probably why they need to be...

Love the freshwater shapes at the end of the earrings...they look like jumping dolphins!

The high-luster on these pearls is just delicious! Your pearls are always stunning.

Feeling "blue" today. Love these 6-7mm lumpy-bumpy high-luster baroque "akoya" rejects...they make such a beautiful statement. The clasp is 14K white gold with a tiny emerald in the middle. Don't you love the "whale tail" connection to the clasp where the strands connect. This type of...

Thank you for your interest (such a long post) and for your kind sentiments.

@PearlDreams gives such great and detailed advice. I truly hope you are able to help your mother with her financial situation. Having been there once myself, I know those challenges. These are lovely pearls. I'm sure she had many happy events wearing them.

The good news is, as you learn more and more, you'll be more experienced at finding really cool things at thrift stores. I wish I had more time to comb thrift stores...because there are truly some remarkable finds there. Children often don't know what is valuable and what is costume when...

Oh my goodness, has it really been since last October since I posted a necklace...Yikes. I've missed you all. Last November, my son-in-law, who has a congenital heart defect and is now in his early 30's, experienced a serious health episode while on vacation in Scotland. At home he drinks lots...

This was actually covered on the Pearl Forum in a thread...that's where I learned why that type of strand is so named. BeadersSecret Professional Rethreader JoinedMar 23, 2006Messages508 Dec 9, 2020 #1 Most of us have heard of the “tin cup necklace”. But did you know that it was designed by...

Nilecorp.com has the best price on pearl folders and they come in gray/pink/Tiffany blue/white/black. I use an Avery clear tape with black writing on my folders to tell what's inside and use pink, gray and white, based on the value of my pearls. They store flat and upright in my plastic...

You found the right place to share your pearl search endeavors while on vacation. We all felt like we were right there with you. I just wish I was better at converting those prices into dollars...so I could drool even more effectively.

I am so blessed to have 4 daughters and so far, 4 granddaughters...hopefully more to come. A couple of grandsons as well who will someday have girlfriends. It should be a lot of fun giving things away. Your idea to auction them off for your animal care is awesome too! Plus blessing thoughtful...