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Thanks all Thanks all Thanks to all who responded. After 42 years in the jewelry business and I am still learning. Bill:)

Thanks Thanks My thanks to Slraep and Caitlin for their suggestions. I will suggest to my customer to try the re hydration of these pearls. Have either of you heard of tumbling the pearls with bamboo chips? This is all new to me, but was suggested by a pearl dealer as a way to polish off the...

Thanks Thanks Caitlin, I talked with Norman Lange, who's family has dealt in natural pearls, and he said that there was some reports of methods of pealing the pearls to remove the outer layers of nacre and restore the beauty of the pearl. I was just hoping that someone may have knowledge of...

I have (I think) a strand of 9mm natural pearls. The pearls are pealing. I am not sure why, but it could be from perfume or other cosmetics. I have attached a picture showing the damage. Each pearl is showing some damage. I have heard that it may be possible to repair the pearls, as they are a...

It's a brooch It's a brooch Sorry, the picture I posted is a brooch. The European cut diamonds weigh approx. 1.3 carats each! The pin tong and catch are removable so the the piece can hang from a necklace. I am trying to find out it's history. The family that owners this, doesn't know much...

The pearl in the picture is natural (GIA). Pearl measures 22 x 21 x approx. 14mm. Surrounding the pearl are European cut diamonds. Thought this might be of some interest. Bill

Thanks Thanks I have tried to attach pictures, but with no success. I guess I am too new to understand the proceedure. If you are interested, I would be glad to send pictures using regular email. Bill

I have an interesting pearl brooch in for appraisal. Before sending to GIA, I would like some input, if possible. The pearl measures approx. 22 x 21 mm. in diameter and approx. 14 to 16 mm. deep. The color is similar to a white/silver south sea pearl. The surface is smooth with just a few...