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I'm so excited! My hubby just shared what he's getting me for my birthday! For a few months of pestering poor Pearl Paradise and putting all kinds of hints for the hubby. We even went to Mikimoto and looked at their A1 7-9mm strand and although I haven't seen the PP strand in person, I'm...

Wow! Lovely!!

The part about pearls that I like is that 'rainbow' soap-bubble effect. Pictures of pearls never seem to show that 'iridescent' aspect and pearls don't seem to be graded by this quality. My A1 Mikis don't have this quality. I don't know if a AA+ would or AAA? Or do I need to go to the very top...

Hello, I was thinking about perhaps purchasing some pearls to try to make a lower end necklace for myself but I'm not sure who to trust in the throng of sellers on the web. Is there a running list of trusted sources? Would a running list like that be worthwhile to other people? Is that...

I appreciate seeing the difference in the two sources. I've been 'window shopping' (Facebook shopping??) with PP and found their whole team to be top notch. I don't think you can pay for that sort of service. Nice to see the side-by-side.

I have been meaning to post this image of the fakes that I have. I really wish they were real but have to assume there's no way they can be if the clasp isn't at least silver and there are no knots between the pearls. I find it interesting that they are discolored. I thought fakes wouldn't...

I hope this is a safe place to post this--or perhaps someone can point to a post that's already running. Anyone putting together a 'wish list', for various holidays or just a dream-string of pearls you've been eyeing? I was asked what I'd like as a gift and I'm having a heck of a time trying...

I'm on board for a road trip ;D This is an addiction. LOL!

Thank you! This was very helpful information. :D I guess I was expecting the strand to have aged because they were surely not kept in the best spot for many years. This site is the best! Now I want to see a Miki AAA pearl :D

Hello, I just got back my Mikimoto strand and the appraisal says they are A1. I was thinking this was pretty sad compared to the AAA earrings I've been considering to buy. Looking at the Mikimoto site, they list most of their strands as A1. Is this because there is no standard? Or are...

The babies came home today! Clean and pretty! So, I was told that it is not Mikimoto's policy to give ages for their jewelry. I would keep that in mind when shopping for vintage pieces. If someone tells you Mikimoto 'says' it is X years old (or from 1940's or...), consider that the...

Thank you! I am so grateful that they were not lost forever! I can't wait to get them back so I can wear them and let them see the light of day after all these long years in a dark place. I left them for re-stringing (I don't think it ever has been re-strung) and to be evaluated so I am...

Update about the string of pearls. I went to Mikimoto yesterday (which is right across from Trump Tower so /that/ was interesting). The pearls (or at least the clasp) is genuine. Although the gentleman who helped me couldn't give any information, he said the silver clasp indicated it was from...

Hello, Once I started doing research on my great-grammy's newly discovered pearls I've gone right down the rabbit hole looking for more information about pearls. I'm a writer so I'm always sniffing around for new ideas and this is fascinating! Does anyone know if there are books about...

Ha ha! No way I'm risking wearing it until I know the clasp and string/knots are secure. :) They are priceless in my mind and it has nothing to do with the dollars, this has been a family legend for a long time and I'm just so happy they are not busted/dried from being locked away in very...

Here is the front of the clasp: Poor, dirty pearls.

I think this is a great idea. If others could contribute 'fake' marks too. I'm not sure how often this happens but seems like a shady maker could fudge a mark easily. Thanks so much!

Hello, I just became the caretaker of my great grandmother's Mikimoto pearls. They have been 'missing' since 1980-something and kept in questionable conditions. 1. They feel real enough but it doesn't mean they are Mikimoto pearls. 2. Here are the pictures. I haven't done anything with...