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Good point about what wasn't mentioned. They might have made more of a fuss about the value of the pearls or where they came from if they were genuine. Although I feel like pearls are still a sleeper gemstone for many; I just recently discovered my love for them! Before last year I would never...

I think since Pharrell designed it himself, and it was crafted at Louis Vuitton, they've got to be real pearls... That said, I still prefer QuestLove's classic pinstripes because they stand out so much more than a fully pearled jacket. I also wonder how much Pharrell's jacket weighed if they...

How did I miss this?! Stunning jacket!

Did anyone else catch this freshwater pearl pinstripe suit worn by QuestLove? Definitely caught my eye :love: Designed by Gabriela Hearst

Trying to determine what the pearls in the necklace are. Please help! All the jewelry has passed the tooth test. The earrings do not have their original backings. The clasp on the necklace has no identifiable marks, but appears to be highly tarnished silver.

I have to proudly show off my first ever strand of not-thrifted pearls!! A mix of Tahitian, Golden and White South Sea Pearls with a silver clasp. Appraised at $1985 and purchased for $744. Feeling like I won the jack pot with these baroque beauties! Worn with a simple t-shirt, because...

Amazing that you go to see the grafting process right there!

Found more genuine pearl jewelry at the thrift store today! I will say, I think the workers have gotten wise to pearls recently however; they had three multi-strand Keshi pearl necklaces for $400 each! There goes my thrifty pearl prices… This one was still only $7 though!

Today’s pearls, naturally pink freshwater with Akoya(?) and gold filled brooch. Also my naturally pink freshwater and sterling ring.

The baby arm rolls make the pearls sparkle ✨

My new (used) favorite strand! Found at a thrift store for $50, it’s one of my more expensive strands. But so pretty that it’s worth it to me!! Been wearing it almost daily.

Thanks! Mani/pedi is my monthly self care splurge 😊

I loved the pink and gold as well! I’ve been considering buying a testing kit, but as long as I’m paying thrift store prices and I wear what I buy it doesn’t matter that much to me if it’s gold or silver or something else. As long as the pearl is genuine! Which, this one is! Passed the tooth test.

I love that the cut part of the pearl is visible underneath!! Shows that it’s pink all the way through. Surface of the pearl is a kind of “matte” texture. Ring is stamped 925.

I thought this post was going to be about something completely different…the use of pearls in cosmetics. I saw a beauty brand today that advertised “pearl essence” in their cosmetics. Not sure what the benefit of this would be…making your skin iridescent? 🤷🏽‍♀️ Anyways, I also wear my pearls...

Could these be abalone pearls? I use this shell as a catch all for my random crystals and have about 30 or more shells in my backyard and around my house. Now that I’m learning a LOT more about pearls, I’m curious if these could be abalone “mabe” pearls.

Wow so pretty!! I’m definitely saving up for a nice strand from a reputable company. Returned the strand that started this post.

Thanks for the advice! I will be sure to ask. How do you feel about this strand? I found a company selling these "loose" strands and I'm considering purchasing one as they're cheaper and then I can practice knotting the pearls myself. They also sell "golden south sea pearls" in loose...

Thank YOU so much for your time and help!! Now I have some comparison strands in my mind for when I go thrifting.

First pictures is the questionable strand Second picture is the strand with the sterling clasp