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    What color Akoyas? Treated?

    Sorry this is a far away photo......but they are such an unusual color...I am afraid I can't get the color well in a photo. Would they be natural, dyed or cobalt (treated...I can't remember what happens there.) What color would you call it? It does have more green & purple in real life. I...
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    Anyone have stick pearls?

    Those are very pretty! I love the luster! Are you going to restring them with purple/pink thread? I am shocked at how much a good color of thread can do for pearls. While the black is fine, the right color can cause the thread to go from being distracting or okay to making the pearls sing...
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    Ebay pearl pendants

    I like the pink a lot! Prices of both silver & gold are record highs right now. There are also tariffs on imports. So the price of the pendants could reflect both silver price & tariff price, not actually pearl price. $17 isn't much, but I think I paid about that on Etsy 2 years ago for a...
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    Triple strand cultured pearls

    Yes, faux. I just got a box of imitations at an estate sale...the owner had kept ALL the tags from ALL her pearls in the bottom, including an appraisal for genuine pearls. So the tag that says cultured pearls was probably kept with the imitations. The "greening" on the metal bead cups often...
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    Thrifted pearl studs

    Freshwater buttons are very distinct...flat on bottom & rounded on top...I have seen them in all sizes and some even weirdly rough...but they all have the same basic look. I have also seen very low quality akoyas that have a more button shape if you mean flatter on top & bottom as apposed to...
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    Linda's Lowly Beading Adventures

    Love it!!! Asked my youngest if he would make me one...he says he doesn't have enough resistors!!!! What a wonderful way to work on wire work! And super cool! (I would be the one making it..he is far too busy actually doing the electronic stuff....I mess with jewelry.)
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    Pearls for men

    I love history and history of fashion is a passion...I find is super interesting that Early 1700's Men were much more "dressed up" than women. There buttons were even jewelry and they wore brighter colors & more layers. But as with all things, style come and go. There also doesn't seem like a...
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    A newbie's pearl journey

    WOW! That is wonderful! I miss seeing my mothers Abalone shell..I was very colorful too.
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    Anyone have stick pearls?

    Post photos when you get them!!!
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    Thrifted pearl studs

    When you look at the side of the earrings...you can see a button pearl shape. Akoyas are round. Buttons are freshwater. Still FW buttons are one of my favorites! They make pearl earrings super affordable & lots of colors.
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    Thrifted pearl studs

    Pearl dreams...my parents went to China about that timeframe and brought me back those button pearls in a long hand tied strand...I love the look!
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    A newbie's pearl journey

    Very interesting! I wonder about the tanks though, is that specific tech for location or special mollusks? I'll have to read more later.
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    Aliexpress pearls

    My experience on Etsy...There was a seller with "representational" photos and good feedback......the pearls were horrible to me! It could be because I hate surprises and want to see what I am getting...but I did not like them at all. I gave them away...they were so bad! There also was a...
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    Keshi pearls damage? Help!

    If they really bother you so that you won't wear them...get a beading kit from Pattye & restring them...either remove the ones you don't like or move them to the back if it would be too short.
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    A newbie's pearl journey

    Post photos!!!!
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    Any books or Websites on Vintage Japanese pearl Jewelry names and/or marks?

    Leer Tokyo Pearl Co (LTP mark) a Clasp with a crown.. At least on this one.
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    What type of pearls are these and where can I sell them?

    With the name Mikimoto that seems to make it vary a little... there is a chat feature that you could ask eBay those questions.
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    A newbie's pearl journey

    Well said!!! That is super helpful!
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    My Eclipse pearls faded.

    Thanks
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