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    Akoya pearls? or not?

    Thanks for your thoughts. I am not buying the pearls. I saw the lisitng and thought it was interesting that the seller lists verbiage from the BN website without any knowledge of the pearls. For example, why is the listing noting 18 inches when clearly, the picture shows the strand is NOT 18...
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    Akoya pearls? or not?

    GM. It's on eBay -- search Blue Nile and pearl. The listing is all over the place. I only asked the question b/c I was curious about the pearl type -- I thought the pearls look pretty nice but I know that imitation pearls can also look nice (esp to untrained eyes).
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    Akoya pearls? or not?

    Thank you! You found the eBay listing! It is all over the place - I get that you might not know what kind of pearls BUT you definitely know the length so why is 18 in even listed??? While it's not that much money, you just don't know what you're getting - haha. I'm going to pass, although the...
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    Akoya pearls? or not?

    Hello. These are advertised as Akoya pearls but I don't think they are Akoyas? I am not an expert by any means but I think I see a little blip on the side of the pearls --for example, the two that are to the right of the clasp. There are ohters w/ this "blip" (some of the pearls on top of the...
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    Did I buy a fake Mikimoto necklace?

    Yes - beautiful pearls! I’m sure your daughter will cherish the necklace for years to come!
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    Did I buy a fake Mikimoto necklace?

    Just my two-cents - I don’t think anyone would be selling a Mikimoto pearl necklace for $300. And you noted that there is no clamshell around the M. Can you return the necklace?
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    Reputable Recommendations for Pearls to buy in Japan.

    Hi. Takahashi is in Kobe. I didn’t visit them when I was in Japan bc they were closed for vacay. Lots of ppl on another forum have purchased from them and my gosh - the pearl strands are stunning. I’ve purchased pearl pendants (3 for gifts) from them and asked them to ship to the US - very...
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    My Pearls finally arrived!!!

    Wow - they are beautiful! Pls post more pictures!
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    Are these nice pearls?

    Hi. Wondering if you had gotten the pearls? And if you like them?
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    Are these nice pearls?

    Hi there, Just for my own FYI -- how can one tell that the nacre is thin? Thanks!
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    Mikimoto Pearl Necklace from late 1950's/early 1960

    Just FYI - I was thinking of getting my Mikimoto pearls restrung -- there is some fraying. I spoke to someone at Mikimoto and she quoted me $160 + $38 shipping to restring an 18" necklace. I would have to either drop off the necklace at Mikimoto/certified Mikimoto retailer or I can ship it to...
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