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It occurs to me that you may like to learn more about pearls by taking the Cultured Pearl Association's "Pearls As One" course. It's a great course-- full of videos, photos and a great Q&A section after each chapter. This is the website: www.pearlsasone.org I will message you a code to take the...

They are Chinese freshwaters. Perhaps the flat dull area was against the shell.

Color is really a matter of personal preference, of whether you like the way they look on your own skin. It's true that pearls tend to become a bit yellowed over time, but some pearls are just more cream colored from the start. I prefer whiter pearls because they look better with my skin...

The eggy shapes ...dyed freshwater pearls.

Just as well it wasn't you who bought them!

Dyed freshwaters, not Tahitians.

Quahog pearls can be pricey. I am not an expert on quahogs, but in general, beautiful purple colors are more valuable than white, and with pearls in general round shaped pearls are preferred to non-round shapes. But many non-round quahogs fetch a good price! Also, surface quality matters. Are...

Looks like a quahog pearl-- congrats! Nice find!

If the bright blue color in the first photo is what you see with your eye, then I think it's likely dyed.

Such a summery looking short necklace! :)

@DBQMary, in case you don't know, Cees (pronounced "case") is Cees Van Oije and you can find him on his Instagram page. I actually bought my GSS from him also. He's very helpful and has lovely pearls.

I had a problem with a somewhat flat, oval clasp that was smaller than the adjacent pearls flipping. I replaced it with a spherical clasp the size of the pearls adjacent to it. End of problem. I think if you have a flat clasp, it will tend to flip. The shape is the problem.

Fake strands always have some repeating shapes. I don't see that in your strand. The surface blemishes in that strand are also those of real pearls. Those aren't fake. And please don't try to scratch the pearls!!! My goodness! :eek: For future reference, here are a few simple tests to tell...

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...

I would consider that reasonable, yes. Enjoy them in good health for years to come!