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    New pearl book will be released on sep 15, 2025

    I already have mine!
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    Brownish Pinctada Maxima Shells

    These certainly look to be of the "Golden Lipped" variety. And golden pearls are being produced today! So, they are commercially coveted! Try Jewelmer in your browser search. Different locations will yield different colors...
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    Kamoka's new video

    Excellent video!
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    Are these real Tahitian pearls? (14k white gold clasp)

    Not Tahitian!
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    What color Akoyas? Treated?

    I agree with BWeaves....these are "Blackened Akoyas"...and I can see their thin nacre, even large imperfections...
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    Onegemme Live Chat with Pierre Fallourd on Super Bowl Sunday

    It sure was interesting. I will re-watch!
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    Any books or Websites on Vintage Japanese pearl Jewelry names and/or marks?

    Quite an interesting stroll down Akoya Memory Lane!
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    What type of pearls are these? Please help🙃

    You have a mixed batch there...the more "flattened" pearls look like freshwater pearls (seem like odd ikecho to me)...the rounder ones I am not sure...just because of their color I would say dyed freshwater pearls
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    Real tahitian or dyed?

    I agree...low quality Tahitian pearls
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    can we tell if these are real Keshi Pearl?

    100% with Pearl Dreams' assessment
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    Onegemme Live Chat with Pierre Fallourd on Super Bowl Sunday

    I'm enjoying the talk!
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    Antique Pearl Necklaces with Platinum Diamond Clasps

    The pearls look like high quality! Might even be natural...I do find the shapes very oval-shaped, then the green-colored spots on the metal... It might be a good idea to send it over to appraisal at a reputable gem lab!
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    natural or wild

    I agree with both @Lagoon Island Pearls and @SteveM on this one!
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    Anyone identify these old pearls please ? Or any idea of a listing price for eBay ?

    It seems you uploaded the same images several times! These look like Akoya pearls to me...pricewise? I would recommend you look at similar items on eBay so you remain competitive!
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    My Quahog Clam Pearl

    Very interesting piece! Thank you for sharing.
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    I thought I knew pearls! (How silly I was)

    Happy to hear you enjoyed the course and learned!
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    My first mabe pearl

    Somehow it doesn't strike me as a Mabe pearl...looks like a freshwater pearl to me. The flattened back is the setting itself. It could be a natural blister pearl...I would need to see more details (side photo), but it just doesn't look like a Mabe to me. But it sure is a very special...
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    II. History of Blister Pearls

    They probably "popped out" of their pearl sac and became attached to the shell...these would be "cultured chicots" if there is a better term for them I would love to know it. Do share a photo when you find them!
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    Where to buy online in the UK

    Yes, @pearlescence is UK based and she is an excellent source.
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    Can someone help identify this pearl please

    It may have been placed inside a "jewelry cleaning solutions" or even an "ultrasonic cleaner"...looks as if the nacre has disappeared and only the mother-of-pearl nucleus is left behind.
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