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I am also considering freshwaters.

Thank you all. It is always a pleasure 😊

Now when I look the photos I posted previously, I understand what you say Pattye! But in live, basic colour is dark gray though. Those must be overtones seen in direct daylight. Thank you for your always detailed answers, I very appreciate them :)

No, I don't see blue or purple. They are just deep gray, almost black gray. I am adding photos under the cold led light.

There are 35 pearls, all 8.5-9.5 mm, all round except three which are off-round, quite uniform in colour, with slighly different overtones. Live they are not so dull as they seem in the photos. Only growth marks they have are those pittings that look like fish bites. I honestly think they are...

They are interesting indeed. They prove that beauty is unconventional thing. And really like the combo with white metal and the stones. Really looking forward to hear other comments.

Most efficient way, and a lot of old jewellery passed through my hand, is short and gently washing it with toothpaste and with very soft toothbrush, avoiding pearl. After that wiping it with the silk cloth should do the job. Of course, you cannot expect it will be just as new but it will be...

It is not possible to get more information than that 😀 It is a nice little postwar japanese akoya pearl necklace. It needs maintenance. If you plan to wear it, please consider washing and restringing it. With knots between each pearl (which I personally prefer, no matter how big or little the...

I also think they would look better and more sophisticated restringed with black silk and with better clasps (3 row clasp for the bracelet). So, if you have time and will for something like that, you could do it yourself (here you can find some nice tutorials), and perhaps find enjoyment :)

Hi! Both necklace and bracelet are made using freshwater pearls originating from China. I really like pearls comprising necklace. All the best!

I would also say freshwater.

I also really admire your collection Jeg.

Possibly they are dyed by the person who owned it, since it looks so unprofessional. Maybe someone on this forum can tell what is the best way to try to undye it, at least to wash out those stains. Akoyas are saltwater pearls and I really like those baroque ones, I think they are beautiful and...

Probably due to uniformity, I think those are artificial pearls.

I agree with Pattye, and I really think they are wonderful and impressive! They probably deserve better clasp though, this one looks pretty cheap, like Aliexpress 2$ clasp (my modest opinion).

Both strands pictured in daylight.

Yes, those are the same. I already washed them, and of course, will restring them in a few days. Tomorow will post photos on the daylight. They do seem to be good quality.

And one more, four strand akoya pearl necklace, which ranges from 3 to 9 mm. I am pretty proud of this piece since I personally matched all the best pearls from different necklaces that I purchased along the years. The clasp is also made from the same antique silver pieces and has incorporated...

Here you can see the necklace I made from very nice and large freshwaters, to match the previous necklace, with similar clasp in which I added button shaped freshwater pearl

That is not an original clasp. I made it from a piece that was previously antique silver and diamond brooch. It was part of antique, mid 19th century jewelry that was popular in Serbia back then. It was reserved for upper class citizens, and you can find more (if you are interested) if you...