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Thank you! I cleaned them up and was also pretty sure they are fakes. Very good ones. lol I would probably just toss them unless someone else wants them

I rubbed with a cotton swab, is this what you mean by rubbing, or does it need to be more vigorous

I ended up doucing them in acetone to no avail. Nothing happened….

I got this strand from the looks it is to be antique and is gritty otherwise I would have thought them to be not pearls however they are like completely see through but there are one or more that have been cracked and the insides are revealed (see photos) it is like a yellow color. I looked...

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Any idea?

I can tell you those aren’t keshi pearls.

Oops! I thought I put the picture, there it is now

Looks like a T inside of oyster shell, sterling silver clasp. I need to know if anyone knows who this T brand is, antique strand of higher grade Akoya pearls, imperfections noted

Okay so I can only use solid gold material but I need a way to incorporate this pendant into the strand efficiently and safely. I just added it and already discolored thread so If any of you wise beaders have some advice for this newbie. Emily

This would definitely be the best course of action to maintain their integrity. 🤩

I almost forgot, you need to find a suitable clasp. You’d likely want a mikimoto clasp, which is costly but attainable. May have to settle for a basic clasp if it isn’t a big deal to you but for them to be appraised as mikimoto pearls you’ll need to provide the photos of the seals, ect

Find someone who strings pearls. And does appraisals. I am actually a “registered gemologist appraiser” who strings pearls. lol but I am not sure if you are local, and appraisals need to be signed in person. But finding someone local with my skill set, lol

Opinions on the type of pearl these are please also if anyone recognizes the logo

Wow. Nice score

I suppose they are dyed? Thanks again so much for your expertise. @jshepherd And everyone else :)

Okay I will get more photos

One more while I have you here. 😊 These look darker that is better right? They almost have a purple tone to them

That one looks like actual Tahitian or no? On The pendant…

Can any of you tell me why this one is stamped China? Does this mean they used the Pinctada Margaritifera in China waters instead of Tahiti?