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    Help identify large silver pearls with gold pave clasp

    Hi group. This is a recent purchase of silver pearl necklace with a round pave 10Kti white gold (not marked) magnetic clasp. The pearls are cold, heavy and slightly gritty. I have taken some photos of the holes to possibly help with identification. Thanks for any information.
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    Are these South Sea Pearls"

    I have these strung pearls without a clasp and are curious as to whether they are South Sea pearls because of the size. They measure 13 to 16 mm and have various tones to them, such as silver, gold, blue, pink, champagne. They were purchased in a lot of pearls online. Thanks to any for your help
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    Type of pearls, possibly Mikomoto??

    Hello group, Have had this old necklace for quite some time and thought they were not real, but the other day decided to check them out again and now believe they are real because I can see imperfections with a loupe. Another discovery was that the gold clasp tested as 14K with acid. So, am...
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    Need help identifying pearl necklace please.

    I would appreciate some help with identifying this pearl necklace. The clasp is 18K gold but it marked oddly, reading K18. The pearls are real, with an oblong shape and have turquoise beads in between them. They seem, at least to me, to be of good quality, but I am not sure. Also, because...
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    What kind of pearls do I have? Larger

    Hello all, Recent purchase of this necklace which has an older clasp marked 925. The pearls are fairly large but are not perfectly round and they also have a ring around them. Are they baroque and are they common? Thank you for any help.
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    Coin Pearl Necklace

    Are these coin baroque pearls? The necklace is very long at 36" and the clasp is non-magnetic. The pearls have some beautiful colors and are very lustrous. Are they possibly Japanese? Thank you and stay safe.
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    White and Bronze Colored Pearls

    Hi group, I have a very long necklace (70") with some bronze colored pearls and thought they were simply dyed freshwater, but am wondering if they would possiby be tahitian and undyed. I am guessing that the white pearls are ringed freshwater pearls, but am not sure. Am hoping you can share...
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    Help with Identification of Pearl Necklaces - Samourai

    Hello group. I recently purchased these 3 necklaces and need help identifying them. They are very irridescent and have 14k clasps. There is a tag on on two of them reading Samourai cultured pearls with a price of $175.00 on the back. One necklace is larger and the pearls are shaped...
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    Is this a Keishi Pearl in this pendant?

    I bought this pendant recently because I thought it was a pearl inside and I like how different it looked. After researching a bit, I think it may be a Keishi pearl? Maybe even a tahitian keishi, I truly need some help with it. The pearl is pretty long and measures a little over 3/4" in...
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    Is this a blister pearl?

    Hi group. I just bought this interesting necklace at goodwill because I simply liked it. After doing some research I think it is a blister pearl but need confirmation, so I am asking here. It is about 2" x 2" and has a curved shape. The back is marked 925 *66RN. I think it is beautifully...
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    Possibly South Sea Pearls?

    Hello pearl experts. This necklace has larger pearls - over 12 mm in size, so I was thinking they may be South Sea pearls, but need help. The gold clasp is marked 585 with another makers mark. There is one pearl with an usual hole in it (see photo) and I would like to know what that is also...
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    Are these odd shapes Baroque Pearls?

    Hi group. Was wondering if these odd shaped pearls are baroque? They are very pretty and have a nice gold covered silver clasp. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    Is this necklace freshwater cultured pearls?

    Need help identifying this necklace and bracelet set. The clasp is marked 14K PJS and there are gold spacers in between each pearl. The pearls are about 8 mm size. I am thinking the pearls are freshwater cultured pearls, but wanted to make sure. Thank you for any help.
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    Old Pearl Necklace What Kind of Pearls?

    Hello group, Opinions needed on this old double strand pearl necklace with graduated pearls. The clasp is rectangle shaped with the back marked Sterling and an S. The strand measures 19" long and the largest pearl is about 1/4" across. Many thanks!
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    Long strand of pretty pink pearls - freshwater?

    I purchased this very long strand of pinkish pearls and want to see if they are freshwater pearls. The strand is 101" long and the pearls are about 6 mm in size with a nice luster and shape. Another estate purchase. I love this site! Thanks so much.
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    Unusual Pearl - Mabe or Natural?

    Please help me with trying to identify what type of pearl this is. It has a beautiful blueish color, but, you can also see a dark area in the center. I think it resembles a Mabe pearl, but, because I can see the nucleus??? - possibly a natural pearl. I bought it at an estate sale and love the...
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    Natural Pearl Strand??? Candeling attempt

    I bought this pearl necklace and have been reading on this very informative forum. Now am very curious as to why this strand is different than others I have bought. I have even made my first attempt at 'candeling' and am confused by what I see. There are 41 pearls, size 10-12mm and the...
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    Sea Island Pearl Necklace

    Am hoping to get help identifying type of pearls in this old necklace and an idea of any value. The box they came in says Sea Island Cultured Pearls and the clasp is marked 10KS. The pearls are nice and round with the biggest measuring about 1/4" or 6.6 mm. Are these south sea pearls? Thanks...
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    Are these undyed Tahitian Pearls?

    Hi all, I have yet another set of, what I was told were Tahitian pearls, but, am not so sure now after checking out the information on this site. This is a necklace and earrings set of genuine black or Tahitian pearl necklace and earrings. The pearls are a good size measuring about 10 mm long...
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    Tahitian Pearls Dyed or Undyed?? Need help

    Hi all, I recently bought some pearls and believe they are tahitian undyed pearls, but am not sure. Is there any way to tell if they are dyed? Many thanks for any help or info. They are a gorgeous black peacock color with 14k clasps and solid gold beads. The pearls have gorgeous overtones...
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