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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 the Gulf of Mannar.

I’m here to learn more, understand what I have, and connect with others who appreciate such pearls.
jshepherd
jshepherd
Please post to the actual forum. This is your profile page.
Hello I am a new member or posting for the first time finally! I just want to say hi. I used to not like pearls (believe it or not) I’ve collected all kinds of jewelry since I was about eight years old.
Anyway now I Love pearls! Currently I acquired a 20 inch strand of South sea golden pearls ( I hope and I think). I need help in determining if they are dyed.
Looking forward to learning!
C
claudia88
Oh thank you mother of pearl trumpet!
I really appreciate your response and yes I also have collected jewelry Since pretty young
Speaking of diamonds I really love the old old ones that are mine cut?
I am going to post pictures
I had some problems but there are lots of pinpricks and white parts here and there but you’ll see the overall color I like. So thanks let me know what you think best Claudia

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MotherOfPearlTrumpet
MotherOfPearlTrumpet
That is a very unique and beautiful strand of baroque south sea pearls. The little pin pricks are called "fish bites" in the pearl world. I love how some of the yellows are more green in luster. These could be dyed freshwater pearls or they could be south sea goldens (from the Philippians, where these goldens grow).
C
claudia88
Hello again mother of pearl trumpet!
Thank you so much for looking at my pearls. I like the luster mostly of these golden ones but now I’m hunting to see what I can find in the way of keshi pearls!
I love those pearls a lot!
Well thank you for making me feel welcome and I will be sure to post more pictures and I also want to read in more detail about your journey !
Know someone interested to buy Authentic 99.3% Giant Clam Pearl weighing 6.8kgs. Picture below. Let me know if you are an interested buyer.

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