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What do you think about these pearls? Genuine Tahitian?

That first white strand is the only one with a sterling silver clasp (besides the white and turquoise strand). Here’s a close up of the second picture, middle strand. I can’t see a bead, but then again I might not recognize it even if there is one! That first white strand is the only one with...

The only markings on the white and turquoise strand is “925” on the clasp. I just love all the different shapes of that strand! I have yet to see a South Sea pearl in person, but I’d likely do the same thing!

I love this! I guess they would taste saltier? 😂 Going through the course, I’m amazed at the advances in pearl culturing in such a short amount of time! The “new freshwater” section is what really got me questioning how do you tell the difference anymore?

Thank you for your advice! I’m beginning to understand there’s no easy answer to my question and more experience will be my best bet. I’m trying to solve this question as I’m going through the strands of pearls I’ve purchased at thrift stores. I want to say most of these are saltwater, (except...

Thank you for the feedback. What I want to know is how to visually tell the difference between fresh/salt water pearls when I'm looking at pearl jewelry. I believe you responded to my post about potential Tahitian pearl strand necklaces and confirmed they were dyed freshwater pearls and I'm...

I'm working my way through the Pearlsasone course, but I'm still unclear how to differentiate saltwater from freshwater pearls. Can anyone offer some tips?

No mark, but one of the posts is very slightly bent.

There is no mark anywhere on the post.

Second pair of genuine pearl earrings I've ever found at a thrift store! I know they are real pearls (tooth test) but I don't know how else to classify them. Please help!

I just began the course today! I recently watched a video on what not to look for when buying pearls that featured Jeremy and they provided a discount code to get the course for free. I'm so excited to learn more :giggle:

Are there any in the East Bay Area California that you could recommend me to visit to get information or opinions on pieces I already own? Or even to shop for a good deal. All my previous pearls have come from thrift stores, so the most I’ve ever spent on one strand has been $80

That is gorgeous! And definitely out of my price range at this point in my life.

Thank you all so much for your time and wisdom! I’m very happy to have found this website and to start learning more about pearls

Damn…I knew it was too good to be true! I will update once the pearls arrive and I can take them to my trusted local jeweler.

Sharing one more picture from the eBay listing.

Those are beautiful strands! I will definitely be comparing mine to these pictures. For the dyed strand, is there any way to remove the dye to return to pearl to its natural color?

I paid $600 for them via bidding on eBay. I contacted the seller after I received report from the GIA authenticator and he claimed he took them to a local jeweler who verified they are Tahitian, prior to listing them for sale. He also said he will stand by his claim that they are authentic and...

The report from eBay states they are not dyed. Not sure how rigorous the testing is at GIA for eBay authentication purposes. I even tried contacting GIA to find out, but they referred me back to eBay customer service.

The report from eBay/GIA says they are not dyed. To me, they seem similar in shape to your mixed color strand. And the clasp for the strand I purchased is 14k yellow gold. It was listed as "white gold" however so I do have the option to refund my purchase before they leave GIA to ship to me. I...