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This is welcome followup to your previous thread on the subject. Two comments: 1. Valuation and transparency: The argument will be raised that pearls currently considered 'non-nacreous' include some of the most valuable of all when optical phenomenae, shape, size and color align. Primary...

Is the color significant in any way, contrasting as it does with the inner shell?

Shari, That is very attractive. Design is so fascinating! The strand is proving to be a good base to build upon. Hoping to provide a progress report here soon, we're currently visiting vineyards in Italy's Piemonte region (pic!) and will return to the jeweler with some fresh ideas upon return...

Indeed wonderful presentations. Douglas is the consummate presenter. Hannah's sharing of her life experience and natural pearl epiphany was stirring. It was a privilege to attend. Sadly we must also miss this year due to travel.

Caused me to check the WWW, and indeed this is a pearl test to be found on the information superhighway. So, a method no longer reserved for bad checks… Let us know if you learn anything more.

What about those pearls that took a commemorative ride into the upper stratosphere? Maybe one experienced an uncontrolled re-entry.

Fantastic that you jumped in here! That contrasts with the two push-clasp idea but achieves the same end. Keep in mind at 17 inches the strand needs lengthening, at least to be worn pearls forward. The clasps would allow for a short chain. I've also gone a bit off the deep end thinking of...

Without curiosity life would be quite boring!

Here's my idea for the clasp: Discard the lobster. Add swivel push clasps on each end of the strand, each attaching to the center hoop along with the tassel on its hinged bale. Additionally, as the strand is too short at 17 inches and a length of 20-21 inches would be desireable, a chain...

After a year in construction, all the pieces of 'Te Taonga' were received just a couple weeks ago. There is reason to think that the tassel would be best worn on the clasp as an enhancer, with the required adjustments to the findings. Comments welcome!

You were curious enough to purchase these items, perhaps the treasure hunters offered more details than you have shared here. The price you paid is what they are worth, to you. Age analysis would be justified relative to your continuing curiosity, there would be no financial incentive to do so.

Repair is not possible, whether pearls or shell. These items would have value if they were historically significant (such as "Cleopatra wore them"). Who is Eldridge (seen below the US flag in one of the photos)?

Nice, terrific use of seed pearls!

Deserves a thread of its own!

Thanks Pattye, great to have the Strack background! The matching is reminiscent of the patience required to compose natural pearl pieces. and the 'jacks' configuration vs. lengthwise drilling is especially interesting. Barbara, would you be able to post a photo of the piece as it hangs?

Many small pearls from many small oysters. Decomposition harvesting was generally practiced with the Pinctada Maculata (Pipi) on Penryhn/Tongareva in the Cook Islands, with India also as the primary market. The oyster beds on Penryhn, prominently mentioned in Kunz and other historic sources as...

Shall we add the possible presaging (in miniature, lacking nucleus extraction) of soufflé pearls? It would be interesting to get a lab report done. If the nucleus material is similarly proportioned in all the pearls, they would not seem natural.

Were there any significant early attempts at tissue nucleation of Akoya?

The hole continues to get deeper. But this fee opportunity will surely not go overlooked. And then who will certify the certificate certifications?

I'm a bit mystified that grading reports (subjective opinion) are being presented, charged and accepted as 'certificates' (scientific determination). Nice racket, either as a fraud or legitimate.