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It’s so pretty, SurfnSci! Happy to see you added the white Akoya to your collection! A long pearl medley rope from Kojima. A petal...

Wanted to post a few more photos for clarification, the first is the Mikimoto pearl necklace and case that was sold on Ebay a month or...

I think they are imitations, but her are a few tests you can do yourself: 1. Rubbing test (also called the "tooth test", but please...

This is a worthless piece of shell, not a pearl. You might sell it to someone looking for a doorstop or a bookend. Maybe someone would...

Thanks Douglas!!! I am going to try it...but it has gotten pushed down on the list...house issues just took first place. More fun to...

Happy Labor Day to those celebrating :) Everyone has been posting such lovely white akoyas lately (especially BWeaves!) that I finally...

Lovely pearls, r.davidson. I'm with Pearl Dreams on this set being SSP, given the known place and date of purchase, plus my feeling...

Many thanks for your information.

If they are SSP then their value is definitely higher than if they are FWP. However, circled SSP are the least expensive kind of SSP...

They look like circled freshwater pearls from China. They are 100% pearl nacre. They are not worth very much, but they are very...

I am not sure. They could possibly be circled south sea pearls, with a bead nucleus. There is something about the luster and surface...

They were a gift and at that time I had the feeling from hints they were not cheap or fakes. The shop I mention had a good reputation...

Someone needs to do some research and put all the photos and information they can find about Mikimoto jewelry and accessories including...

Wouldn't it be helpful if Mikimoto was more forthcoming with "free" information, or if there was a comprehensive book one could reference.