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I picked up these 4 necklaces and 1 beautiful bracelet at an auction. Less than $35.00 total in the lot. I fell in love with the bracelet at first sight. The clasp was mesmerizing. After receiving I am more curious to find out if it could be worth more than I thought. If I did the gold test...

Thank you Ms. Pattye for your expertise and comments. White pearls have always been my go to jewelry. I have worn them with t-shirts and blue jeans daily for many many years. Now that I have learned to do my own knotting I have many different colors and styles. I layer them and still wear on a...

Thank you A Breaker for your input and response. I agree with your thinking that they may be Akoya. I am new to this and lacking experience with pearl identification. Anyone else agree or disagree with these necklaces being Akoya?

Wow these sets are stunning! You have such a great talent with your unique designs. Love all of your creations and your stories about them! I have really enjoyed looking at all of your pictures. Thank you for sharing and keep on posting please!

Very pretty set

Ainhoa, I joined this group about a year ago. Testing my skills. I looked at your pics and thought Akoya. I am glad to read the threads and see that I was correct. I started knotting pearls about a year ago. Pattye is definitely a go to for beginner supplies as well as anything you need for...

I picked up these 2 necklaces at an estate auction on line. They both feel gritty and are cold to touch. Both have 10k white gold clasps. The one with a tag that says international cultured pearls of nobility is only knotted between the last 4 pearls at end. Second necklace is knotted between...

Awesome video! Really loved seeing those expensive strands!

Hi everyone. Please help identify this necklace. It has a Mikimoto box, pouch and booklet looks old. chain is 15 in. Clasp marked with M SIL and Sterling. Bail has an M and S. I cannot find another one like it anywhere so have no idea if it is real or what it may possibly be worth. Pearl is...

Bought these at an auction. They have 14 K RTI marked on both gold clasps. They look close to round but not completely. Very high luster. They are gritty on a tooth test. First and end 2-3 pearls are hand knotted middle is not. Necklace is 18 inches, bracelet approximately 7 inches...

Thank you Pattye. I have now started reaming my last 3 pearls and testing before I start a necklace. I also have found some needles that actually work like a round saw blade. I move it back and forth inside the pearl hole and it slowly scrapes away the inside and makes the hole bigger. It works...

Yes natural in color. I am learning so much from all of you. I cannot thank you enough.

Yes the cones are pretty ugly for sure. Thank you for the explanation. Was I correct with the identification of the pearls?

I got these for just a few dollars at an estate on line auction. The bells were very intriguing. I am pretty sure these are real pearls. Gritty on teeth and I think natural freshwater Chinese pearls. The hues are pink and golden. Very beautiful and about 50 inches in total. Haven’t measured them...

Thank you Pearl Dreams for your time and expertise.

I never thought of that. That’s a great idea. Thanks

Awesome! So happy for you! Seeing comments about your great find!

#1 necklace Said is a golden south sea pearl and a Tahitian black pearl. # 2 earrings sold as Tahitian pearls. # 3 necklace and earrings set have had for over 15 years believe is Tahitian pearls. # 4 earrings were told these are golden south sea pearl earrings. What are your thoughts? Can you...

Thank you I was wondering. I have a couple sets I am wondering about too. Would like an honest opinion about them. I will take pics and post for all to look at.

I may give that a try. I’m worried about one strand of thread holding the French wire and clasp. Do you have trouble with it breaking? I have started reaming out the holes a little bit or finding 3 with bigger holes. That has definitely helped along with using Pattye’s extra fine needles. Also...