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Here are some new pictures of the freed pearl. The last pic is from my little (but growing little by little) collection, with the green one being a abalone from Antz. The colorings are similar don't you think ? Is this enough to confirm a presumption of abalone pearl for this rescued pearl ...

I took a break from the color palette, (still on the learning curve for the software) but will come back to it. Those pearls are very difficult to candle. I could not take good pictures with the light through. But I took some new close ups, and the results are really cool I think.

LOL this is exactely what I did for regular photos and I got the best pearls close ups I ever took ;);) (will post in another thread) Following Dawn's example, I'll hire an assistant (my son!) tomorrow to try to take a picture of pearl candling with another Iphone. But think of this scenario...

I love, love, love this thread ! The candling, the comparison with xrays, the methodology, and the group spirit of giving and contributing to spread more knowledge. I' m so frustrated to not be able to take meaningful pictures of my pearls ... Meanwhile, i found a portable candling set up while...

Oh, I get what you mean now.. I was a little confused

I updated my earlier post and added a video that might interest you all. It shows how rendering software created for the video game industry can be applied to the human body scans (I believe based on CT scans, but should also work for digital xrays scans). Now imagine a natural pearl instead of...

I did some more research too with new keywords, and also read the GIA paper " Pearl Expedition Yields Significant Result" (oct 2013) that GG posted in a parallel thread, and that you also posted above. so here is a short timeline of techno evolution: 2010: this GIA paper"]GIA 2010 report...

No I meant the GIA report that Dave posted The Microradiographic Structures in NBCP Appendix A - page 19-20 I've tried to snip them as pictures to post them here. This is OK, since the GIA link to the report is on this same post. Hopefully, this will work Photo Credits : The...

Hi Helen, I know nothing about Tay pearls, and look forward learning more about them here. This brooch is delightful, and as a "pisce", I feel very attracted to it ! I think it's a great purchase for your collection. thanks for sharing it !

I'll pass on the compliments to him ! he will appreciated. Where is Lisa c ? I was kind of expecting a comment from her a la "Tahitian lover" :D

@ Wendy: Thank you for your answer! It makes sense that it's likely to be a natural based on age. I got thrown off by "soufflure" that also means some type of " bubble" (like air blown into a pearl like a glass bubble) and the similarity of the word "souffl?" (blown). I did not like them at...

Yes, thank you Dave for the white paper, it was enlightening ! and this discussion is super interesting! I too was fascinated to read about the “grey areas” of pearl identification. But what really stood out for me is how this industry / GIA is still relying on old technology (Xray). If I’m not...

Caitlin, did you see appendix A page 19, 20 ? I missed it the first time. they are examples of undisputed natural pearls

Voting for the skulls too.... and I'm not a skull person, but it gives a nice "edginess" to the "sweetness"

Hi all, Do you know by chance what are "soufflure de perle" ? Are they "soufflee pearls" like the one that were recently sold on PP (hollow inside) or natural pearls? I was intrigued when I saw a post from Dawn about a beautiful pin...

Yes, he is a handsome guy. And i think that with pearls, he is all the more intriguing ;-)

[On another note, I have several naturals yet to be candled, but like amber, it's my hope I'll find a pearl with a discernible critter inside it, perhaps a crab or snail] That would be fascinating! On my side, I'd be also interested in finding traces of tissue grafting in cultured pearls ...

I've simplified my setup (klenex box upside down with a led flashlight) and took picture with my Iphone. The result in the picture is not necessarely what I see with the naked eye. In this case, the bead is more visible on the picture. Here is what I think is a well worn akoya earring (probably...

Wow ! now I see the true colors. Beautiful ... with that touch or green and pinkish orange in the center. totally worth getting some frost bites :-) thank you !!!

Awesome investigative work Andrea !! those earrings are gorgeous and now have a credible origin ! Enjoyed reading through your and Caitlin posts on that particular piece.... Still reviewing the whole thread before I pronounce my absolute favorite :-)