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I'm trawling through lots of jewelry for the series on Antique Pearl Jewelry YOU Could Own. I'd be interested in members' comments on this vintage necklace. It's a triple strand of graduated cultured pearls sized up to about 8mm, with a fab silver and marcasite pearl clasp, stamped GERMANY 935...

Hi all Currently working on the Victorian era (1837 - 1901), and already have some great contributions, including an exciting discovery of a P-G member's hardstone cameo and pearl set pendant that had gone unrecognized. We're still looking for more Victorian pearl pieces to show, especially...

Hi all Next installment of the series I'm doing for P-G News covers 1800 to 1850. Known as the Regency to early Victorian period in UK, and also referred to as the Romantic Period. I'd love to feature some members examples. Any contributions or suggestions are welcome. Post them here or PM me...

Hi all, I've held off posting for a couple of months while accumulating some great examples of antique and vintage pearl pieces for the articles I'm writing for the new Pearl-Guide News. By the way, congratulations on the great new look to Blaire and all those working behind the scenes to take...

They say the early bird catches the worm. If you're up early this morning with some disposable funds, this may be a bargain for you. I often see what I believe to be bargains in my random searches, and sometimes I'm not in a position to buy. Like now when I'm paying off a holiday. Still I...

Back from the tropical delights of Rarotonga. White sands, warm water, and good NZ wine in the supermarkets much cheaper than I expected. It is a really delightful place to kick back and do not much. Snorkeling the lagoon and sun-bathing are highly recommended activities. Our resort had very...

My wife and I really like the look of a nice chunky choker length double string of matched pearls. It's a classic look as you can see in these pics of Jackie and Michelle. We decided a nice clasp that could also be worn to the front or side would be a bonus So I've been hunting on eBay for...

I was recently at a vintage jewelry sale in New Zealand with many uncatalogued lots when the following item was offered. It passed un-noticed by the crowd, and was knocked down to me for about the value of its 5gms of 18k gold. The central golden pearl is about 5.6mm diameter, the outer white...

Not sure if this news reached far outside the Pacific This damage reported in NZ so far suggests very difficult long term consequences for the Vava'u island people, with their power generation and communications knocked out and potential salt water contamination of drinking wells and farming...

Pearl Guide just keeps on giving the accumulated knowledge of its members. That giving reaches out beyond the Guide itself, to the members' sites. Who hasn't looked at KariPearls.com, which is where I first saw Abalone Pearls. In New Zealand Paua (Abalone) shell jewelry is so common it's...

My forebears turned lead into gold. My late C18th ancestors on my Dad's side were lead miners from the Peak District of Derbyshire UK. It was a hard living. The lead mines and land were owned by the local aristocracy and the miners were tenants who paid a high tax to the local lord on the lead...

Hi all, Pearls and cameos make a great combination, and after the little photo essay below let's see people's favorite examples. I recently had the good fortune to discover an important historical cameo, and would love to share it, under the pretense of a little bit of info about French...

Heritage Auctions has some interesting pieces coming up in their jewelry auction next week, this search will show the naturals: http://jewelry.ha.com/c/search-results.zx?N=776+793+794+791+792+2088+4294952795&chkNotSold=0&Ntk=SI_Titles&Nty=1&Ntt=natural+pearl The above link may expire after the...

Vintage Art Deco Estate J E Caldwell Platinum Diamond Clasp Pearl Necklace I was stalking these on eBay, pretty bad listing although he did have the words "Natural Pearls" in the listing. They came up on one of my Art Nouveau searches, listed at $400 no reserve. 3 mins before auction end...

I often browse the jewelry on Rubylane.com and a seller called Annie Popes always had dozens of great vintage to newer Mikimoto pieces. She seemed to do a roaring trade, her items sold regularly for quite strong prices, and her listings were a great resource for checking ages and values of...

Recently I was shown the pic below of a suite of baroque pearls, a necklace, bracelet and earrings. Sorry they're not readily accessible, so I cannot easily get more pics, measurements, or tooth test info etc. Apparently the owner's husband bought them on a business trip to the Philippines...

Our main area of collecting is Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Our 'Keepers' are usually signed or 'book pieces' that we hope will hold or grow in value. Jewelry is a relatively recent interest in the last couple of years, and I regularly kick myself for not paying more attention to it...

This Michelle Ong masterpiece came up in one of my searches recently. I think it falls into the category of "If you have to ask how much it costs, you can't afford it." WOW! (Click the image to enlarge, and click again to zoom, or visit http://www.carnetjewellery.com)

I'm sure Mikimoto fanciers and traders would find it useful to see a selection of Mikimoto pieces. I've often wanted to access a database of Mikimoto necklace clasps with dating references so I can make a judgement on the age and genuineness of pieces I come across. I'll start the ball rolling...

I recently acquired this most unusual 9ct gold ring set with a 9.75mm diameter button shaped golden pearl. No provenance other than previous owner bought it from an estate sale several years ago. The ring looks to me like it is Arts & Crafts period, parts of it are assembled, and the engraving...