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Isabella Rossellini has worn this necklace since at least 2005, most recently on a segment of "Finding Your Roots" with Louis Gates. It is an at least 100-inch rope. Any idea what it is? Though some reporters identify it as Tahitian/SS, to me the "SS" look more like CFWs. Whatever it is, she...

When I took my mother's 40-year old akoyas to an appraiser, she commented that "older pearls eventually take on a barrel shape", and indeed Mom's were no longer round. My question is, how does this happen? Does it happen to all round pearls? Thanks!

(I've never tried to post with an attachment before so hope you can open this.) My friend Vicky bought these pearls in Manila; they are enormous. Obviously dyed. She paid $1000. She told me they are "baroque" but I'd call them (huge) buttons. Any opinions? (She offered it these to me but I...

Hi all, Recently looked at a strand of SS dove-gray keshis at a luxury jeweler. Sales person insisted, "Look at the orient on these!" To me, they displayed a soft glowing luster but absolutely no irridescent play of colour. So my question is, What is "water" and is it different from "orient"...

Hi all, Since EBay world is fraught, thought I'd share a tool that has helped me separate who's naughty and nice: www.toolhaus.org. This search tool pulls up all the neg feedback. I've eliminated sellers who misrepresent size and quality; I will consider those who have not shipped...

New to the Forum and grateful for your knowledge, passion & wit! I'll be in New Delhi in march and hope to find some pearls. Anyone know sellers you would recommend? My love is for baroques, orient and colours... life begins at 12mm; character trumps perfection. Also, if any of you are or...