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    Akoya or Freshwater?

    Thank you for the confirmation! Sadly, someone purchased them before I could. Too bad!
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    Akoya or Freshwater?

    I am interested in this pre-loved strand, but I wondered whether the pearls were baroque Akoya or freshwater? The listing says freshwater, but they look very Akoya-like to me! I would love to hear your opinions. Thank you!
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    Pearls and Sunscreen?

    Ah, too bad, I was hoping there would be some magic, pearl-safe product out there! Well, I’ll just continue with wearing my hats then! @CatMom - Me too! I always scrub my skin with Dr. Bronner’s soap and rinse before putting on my pearls to keep them nice and clean. @BWeaves - That’s good...
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    Pearls and Sunscreen?

    Hello Everyone! I love wearing my pearls in summer, but I’m always terribly afraid to wear them with sunscreen because of the potential effects the chemicals may have on their luster. I’m a hat lover, so I wear broad-brimmed hats instead, but sometimes this just isn’t enough sun protection. How...
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    Qatari: Diving for Pearls

    What a lovely video! Thanks for sharing this. As an archaeologist, I just love seeing a jewellery collection inspired by cultural heritage. And I would really like to visit that museum to see all of those beautiful natural pearls one day!
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    Dyed or Natural South Sea?

    Thank you both for your input. I’m happy to hear an expert’s opinion that they look natural! I’ve worked with this seller once before, and the pearls I received were exactly as described and purchased at a fair price (neither too expensive nor inexpensive). So I think I’ll go ahead with this...
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    Dyed or Natural South Sea?

    Hello, I’m contemplating a purchase and I’d appreciate hearing your opinions on whether you think these pearls are dyed or naturally golden south sea pearls? They are oval, approximately 10mm in size and the seller says they are natural. Thank you for any help you can offer!
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    Ever heard of “Canadian Gem”?

    Wonderful, that’s great to know! I’ve been hoping to find a pearl company active in Canada. Thank you!
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    Ever heard of “Canadian Gem”?

    I came across this website the other day and was curious if anyone knew anything about this company, “Canadian Gem”? They are making some pretty big claims about their place in the North American pearl community. Are they trustworthy? https://canadiangem.com
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