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That's just it-- I do like bigger pearls.

Could be tiny pearls, but of no commercial value. I do love pink shells. I have several pink heelsplitter shells. There are others. For anyone interested here is an article on pink shells: https://lumea.co/blog/the-pink-mussel-nickname-pink-mother-of-pearl

They do look very nice! Back before I was actually buying pearls, I always had a round, straight-size akoya strand on my wish list. The funny thing is that with all the pearls I've bought over the years (and I love them all!), a round akoya strand is the one thing I have never sprung for. At...

I'm curious about the bead nucleated FW strands-- are they a cool white, or do they tend toward a warmer white, like so many other FWP I own? I prefer cooler whites.

A number of the pearls have eggy shapes; this is typical of cultured freshwater pearls from China. Being all nacre they have no bead inside to make them round. These kinds of pearls have been around since the late 1990s/early 2000s or so. They are a nice size and length, and the surface seems...

My impression is that they are all imitation, with the sole possible exception of the very baroque strand with the beads, which could be freshwaters (but I have also seen many imitation strands that mimic baroque freshwaters.) Note the flaking imitation pearl coating on the end pearl in photo...

Lovely cultured akoya pearls! Does the bracelet also have the M in a shell that is Mikimoto's mark? Do the earrings? If not, do they have any other metal marks? Mikimoto pearls tend to hold their value more than unbranded pearls, because of the brand name. Mikimoto is a prestige brand name...

Thanks for the treat of all these fabulous photos! So much eye candy! I found this so interesting: "And Jeremy is always entertaining us with everything pearl. "Here he’s talking about the Chinese FW pearls and how the farmers are now only creating bead nucleated pearls. Gone are the all...

I have a number of Majorica imitation pearls in various sizes and colors. They are well made-- the best imitations out there-- and are fun to own and wear on occasion. They're good jewelry to travel with-- no great loss if something happens to them (especially if one buys them pre-owned)...

They are cultured freshwater pearls from China. :) The eggy shapes are typical.

The nacre of a fine strand, Mikimoto or other brands, would be at least 0.4mm thick, often thicker, which is much thicker than an imitation coating, and would not look that way even if the pearls were old and in bad shape. Also that is not like any Mikimoto clasp I have ever seen, and given...

I'm sorry for your loss! Unfortunately I think all of the pearls are imitations. • Certainly the double strand looks fake. • The very grimy pearls in the Mikimoto box are also imitations. There is obvious peeling of the imitation coating. (Remember, any pearls can be placed in any box.) * The...

Yes, that is what I use too. BUT-- beware-- if you use Bronners' you really must use distilled water for the wash and the rinse, if you want to play it safe. Here is why: Dr. Bronner's is an actual soap. Most liquid "soaps" (so called) /shower gels/ baby wash/ shampoos are actually detergents...

By all means wash and restring them. That will give you the chance to remove any pearls that do not match the rest in quality. Wash them in a bowl with some distilled water (to avoid chlorine and hard water minerals) with a bit of mild soap swished in. Soak about 15 minutes, wiping grime off...

As to the wishbone-- can you take a couple of better photos? The presence of an M does not necessariy indicate Mikimoto. I see a number of wishbones with a pearl in images online (but have not come across one like that, yet.) Ok, so--first let me tell you something about the first 2 necklaces...

I'll come back later to comment more but we are sitting down to supper now. :)

The necklace with the clasp with Mikimoto M in shell is likely Mikimoto. The other graduated akoya necklace seems to be an unbranded strand of akoya pearls from the same era. I have a strand with the same clasp. Photo 6, necklace needing restringing, appear to be imitation pearls. I can't see...

I agree with pattye on all the items.

:ROFLMAO: Absurd!

Any other pieces from your aunt that you'd like an opinion on?