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Thank you for your response. I understand and appreciate that you’re approaching this from a scientific and professional standpoint — and I have no issue with being corrected or learning something new when it’s done in good faith. However, I want to clarify that I’m not here to argue with...

Thank you for your comments, though I must say the tone of your response seems unnecessarily dismissive. I have clearly stated throughout this discussion that I am here to learn. I’ve asked questions in good faith and shared personal observations, along with some technical tests I have...

Subject: Additional Observations on Inherited Pearl Collection Dear Members, Thank you for the feedback and insights shared so far — I truly appreciate the time and expertise. I understand the visual similarities between baroque cultured freshwater pearls and natural saltwater pearls...

Here are a few photos of the pearls I mentioned earlier. The loose pearls are from a broken heirloom necklace, and only a few of the button or blister pearls from my collection, which had been in the family for generations are also included. I’d be grateful for any thoughts or observations...

Hello again, Following my forum introduction, I was encouraged to share more details here. My family has a long history in maritime trade from Sri Lanka, and among our heirlooms, I’ve inherited a collection of natural saltwater pearls believed to date back to the late 1700s - a time when the...

I have no idea how to start a new thread, if you could guide me I would appreciate it.

Hello, I’ve recently joined this forum. My family has a long history in Sri Lanka’s maritime trade, especially in spices and pearls. I’ve inherited a collection of natural pearls believed to date back to my great-grandfather’s time, well before cultured pearls existed. They likely came from...

Hello everyone, I’ve recently joined this forum and wanted to introduce myself. My family has a long history in Sri Lanka’s maritime trade, particularly in spices and pearls. Among the heirlooms passed down through generations, I’ve inherited a collection of natural pearls believed to date back...