What kind of pearls are these?

[MSC]

What kinds of pearls are these and what species do they come from? Can NOT get my mind off these earrings and I just have to know more about the pearls!

 

[CLICLASP]

Hello madsciencechik,
Where did you get the photo from ? looks like an auction catalogue, is it ? it is better to fully quote. Any description attached to the photo?
I would say natural salt water pearl, can be from Mexico Gulf ... or pacific ...

 

[pearlescence]

I agree with Cliclasp - from where did you get the photo madEtc ?

 

[Pearl Dreams]

I have a freshwater pearl that looks like the one on the left. But the one on the right looks more like a pteria penguin mabe pearl.

It's hard to see with a 2-D image, are these pearls mabe?

 

[MSC]

Here's the link to the webpage - not much of a description...

http://www.nelsonrarities.com/2011/pages/67p-12.html

 

[Pearl Dreams]

The color code puts them in the $50,000 to $100,000 range and the description says "natural pearl, diamond and platinum drop earrings."

So, they are being advertised as naturals.

 

[MSC]

but what species is the real question

 

[CLICLASP]

DId you ask the seller ? the question to ask is :
" is there any gemological certificate stating the type of pearl"
good luck

 

[MSC]

good idea! will post when I get the info.

DId you ask the seller ? the question to ask is :
" is there any gemological certificate stating the type of pearl"
good luck