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    what color background to display pearls

    I have a question in regards to what color background is optimal in displaying pearls? Especially in a retail, do you present the pearls on a white cloth or black cloth? While i worked in jewelery retail, i was taught to always show the pearls on white cloth to the customer as it brings out the...
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    Are these real vintage Tahitian pearls?

    They looked like freshwater pearls to me too. I did ask the seller if these are dyed freshwater and she said no. That she had sold dyed freshwater before and this strand did not look like it. I also found the colors too saturated to be Tahitians. I remember the strand cost $400. Which I think...
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    Are these real vintage Tahitian pearls?

    I was browsing Etsy a while back and saw a listing for a vintage strand of Tahitian pearls that I was tempted to purchase, but was afraid they might not be real Tahitians. I did message the seller and she said they are real and the previous owner had them stored in a safe box. The strand was...
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    Are these Akoya pearls good value for money?

    thank you all for the replies. i do have concerns about the thinness of akoya nacre and that it probably is not as durable. i just really like the roundness and the sharp luster. i guess a strand of good metallic freshwaters can give me the same effect too. hopefully she will exchange the...
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    Are these Akoya pearls good value for money?

    Well, I found this seller on etsy, she is an individual seller and not a full fledged pearl trading company. I haven't ask her about nacre thickness. I would love to own a strand of hanadama pearls but my wallet doesn't want to shell out that much...not now at least. I thought about getting...
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    Are these Akoya pearls good value for money?

    Hi everyone. I am new to this forum and I would love it if I can get some valuable opinions on a set of Akoya pearl necklace and studs I am thinking of purchasing. The seller states that these Akoya pearls are of Japan origin and is AA+ quality. The necklace is made up of 6.5-7mm pearls, and...
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