Looking for help identifying SS (?) pearls

Girlwithpearl

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Hi everyone

We recently purchased some pearls on holiday (India) and I was hoping for some help in identifying them. The certificate states South Sea pearls, but we are a little confused as we had initially thought they were freshwater (but language barrier and trying on many options of both saltwater and freshwater mean this could have easily not been the case). I am assured they are SS but was hoping for some external verification to put my mind at rest! I do believe the top pearls near the clasp were different.

Thanks
 

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They look like baroque south sea pearls, not freshwaters.
The shapes and surface characteristics help keep the cost more affordable.

I have baroque SSP also and love them. :)
 
They look like baroque south sea pearls, not freshwaters.
The shapes and surface characteristics help keep the cost more affordable.

I have baroque SSP also and love them. :)
Thank you so much! We paid about $750 but I’m not sure if that is reasonable or not. Either way I love them and they will be a cherished gift and memory of the holiday 🙂
 
If you are interested in learning more about pearls, you may enjoy taking the Pearl Association of America's "Pearls As One" course.
I'll DM you a code to take it for free.

Then when you are ready to buy your next pearls (it's hard to stop at one!) you will be a well-informed buyer. ;)
Here is the website:
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