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I I remember every time I thought I had something and to be told it wasn’t what I thought was hard. It’s disappointing, and people always wanna be right, and don’t understand that most on here are trying to be helpful. It’s a kick in the teeth not to be right. But stubbornness will just leave...

Faux

Beautiful

They look like real freshwater pearls that have been dyed. I’ve thrown many of these in the trash

Gorgeous pearls! Way to go! (I wonder what the cost is for Mikimoto but if I had them I would respect them and only let Mikimoto handle the pearls as they are respectable and tidy, and well there’s a reason they’re so expensive….quality, and secrets in maintaining quality)

A pearl can not have chatoyancy. lol that is colored gem phenomenon displayed by the inclusions in the crystalline structure. Forgive me if I’m mistaken but the crystalline structure in a pearl would not qualify for this.

9&1 9&10 that is coral (angel skin)

Pawn shops know nothing about pearls. So that’s a good thing for you. Because if they had something such as a natural pearl necklace from Tiffany with a diamond clasp they would have gotten it appraised but they have minimal knowledge on gemstones in general. (Speaking from past experience as a...

Is it possible to help get that yellow tinge off a pearl necklace that is from being exposed to cigarette smoke?

Thank you! I cleaned them up and was also pretty sure they are fakes. Very good ones. lol I would probably just toss them unless someone else wants them

I rubbed with a cotton swab, is this what you mean by rubbing, or does it need to be more vigorous

I ended up doucing them in acetone to no avail. Nothing happened….

I got this strand from the looks it is to be antique and is gritty otherwise I would have thought them to be not pearls however they are like completely see through but there are one or more that have been cracked and the insides are revealed (see photos) it is like a yellow color. I looked...

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Any idea?

I can tell you those aren’t keshi pearls.

Oops! I thought I put the picture, there it is now

Looks like a T inside of oyster shell, sterling silver clasp. I need to know if anyone knows who this T brand is, antique strand of higher grade Akoya pearls, imperfections noted

Okay so I can only use solid gold material but I need a way to incorporate this pendant into the strand efficiently and safely. I just added it and already discolored thread so If any of you wise beaders have some advice for this newbie. Emily

This would definitely be the best course of action to maintain their integrity. 🤩