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    18" Japanese Cultured Pearl Necklace

    So I got out my 10x loupe and took a good look at the pearls in the necklace. Does it have characteristics that are more likely for a necklace of faux or cultured pearls? - Visible grain on the surface (vote for faux) - No crazing or banding on pearls (faux) - No variation in color between...
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    18" Japanese Cultured Pearl Necklace

    Got some more info from Daigo Boeki ---- Dear Sir, I investigated it internally in our company. I've been working here for 25 years but, I've never seen this kind of certificate nor a pearl necklace in the box. My boss also is here to work for more than 35 years but, he does not know them...
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    18" Japanese Cultured Pearl Necklace

    I got a response back from DAIGO Boeki, Inc. ----- I investigated it internally in our company. I've been working here for 25 years but, I've never seen this kind of certificate nor a pearl necklace in the box. My boss also is here to work for more than 35 years but, he does not know them...
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    18" Japanese Cultured Pearl Necklace

    I saw the same site and wrorte them a note. They've been in business since 1952, so this wouldn't quite be a "occupied Japan" product (the US signed a treaty to give the country back 1n 1951). I asked if they could put a date range on when this was made. I'll let everyone know if I get a...
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    18" Japanese Cultured Pearl Necklace

    Just found this 18" strand of Japanese cultured pearls. They are consistently around 7.8 mm in size ( +/- about .1 mm). The company Daigo Boeki was founded in 1952 and from the Typeface, I'm thinking this necklace was made in the late 50's.
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