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I am restringing this strand for a client and I have a suspicion that these may be natural pearls due to the slightly off round shapes. I am not expert enough to say yes or no, so opinions here would be appreciated. I may be way off base too, but I need to put my suspicions at ease either way...

I bought a strand of inexpensive freshwater ringed pearls and one of them split in half right at the ring line. Is this a common occurrence in inexpensive pearls? Could this happen in any ringed pearls, fresh or saltwater? Is this a consequence of over processing? Including photos because I...

I just received these strands of 6.5-7mm akoya pearls from Wen. One strand of white and 2 strands of what she calls natural gray, but they have a hint of blue and some pink overtones. The green tones you are seeing is just a reflection from a big hosta plant that was about 2 feet away from where...

Here are a few new projects I have made recently. After seeing members beautiful pieces made of smaller pearls I decided to try to replicate the look, but on my freshwater budget. The tiny pearl bug has bit me hard! Lol! First photo is the strands as I got them from Wen pearls. All freshwater...

I ordered a few things from Wen recently, and here are the results. I had ordered 3 strands before Christmas and been happy with all 3, they were AA+ grade, (gave 2 as gifts so no photos) so I experimented a little and chose 3 AA strands. All were very inexpensive freshwater so no big deal...

This strand was purchased in China about 10 years ago by my husband, I remember thinking when he gave them to me that they were really, really homely. I also seem to remember him possibly saying something about them being not dyed and that was why he bought them. I am sure he only paid a few...

First (successful) knotting project! Had a few failed attempts with silk, and other nylon thread, then decided to order Beaders Secret and what a difference! No more thread burn, sore hands and wonky knots! I love making my own jewelry and am looking forward to many more pearl projects in my...

New to Pearl Guide. I have lurked and learned for a while and wanted to post a couple of new things I just got. While I have not graduated to the big budget level yet, I am very much enjoying the pearls at my budget level and trying to make my pearl dollar count! I just got back from a quick...