Recent content by pattye

Yes, thank you! Some very interesting strands and that beautiful clasp, wow! I was able to look over your strand photos last night and again today. I can see why you feel the 2 older strands could be natural. It's interesting to me that they appear to be so white. Just a little practice and...

Well, I would check thoroughly to be sure there were no rough spots. I'd think with care and usual wear the pearls wouldn't be harmed.

Gorgeous blues, A Breaker! I'm posting a pic of a clasp like mine, but sold the necklace it was on long ago. Sorry, not much help.

Lol, probably best to stick to multiple washes with mild soap; what'cha gonna use to get the vaseline off the pearls? :D

There is a hinge on one side. I'd get my loupe and examine the other side to see what the release mechanism is. There may be a bar one has to push down. I'm curious, too! Gorgeous pearls! I have clasps similar with basic safety locks.

It seems the stolen jewels haven't been recovered, sadly.

Victoria, your pearls seem to have good luster, and will have some value, higher if saltwater. Are these South Sea or Akoya? My suggestion would be to see what they are selling for on Etsy.com. (Don't bother to look on Ebay.) Search for "Akoya keshi" and you'll find a range. What is the...

Lovely! Seems to have a glow ~

Leahi, thanks for sharing your experience. We look forward to hearing the breakdown. Can you share which country your pearls were shipped from?

You look terrific in this beauty, Pearl Dreams! Love how the gentle pastels glow and hold their color no matter the light source.

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Knowing the percentage larger is truly eye-opening! Thanks so much, Pearl Dreams! I like this easier math!

Thank you, Pearl Dreams! I missed this announcement.

If 9.2mm, that would be pretty large for Akoya, especially vintage, when the colors weren't valued. More likely GSS. Thanks for the comparison photo.

There isn't really a way to tell where your pearls were cultured, but what you do know for sure is freshwater cultured and all nacre! Definitely a fun find!