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I think the model is wearing oversized everything.

Both strands are dyed cultured freshwater pearls from China. The shapes and colors are typical. Great photos, by the way!

I think BWeaves nailed it.

Honestly I'm not sure from the photos. but they could be naturally colored akoyas. Or they could be dyed akoyas.

Are those natural light photos? If not could you try to take some in lighting that shows the pink overtone hues? Generally overtones are best seen in diffuse light-- indoors, or outdoors in the shade or on an overcast day. I'm wondering if they may be naturally colored akoyas, which can look...

No, listed as golden south sea pearls!

You make a fair point, ennui. I have bought many pearls on eBay over the years but it's risky if you don't know what you're doing. I was searching sold ssp for someone else, and saw a fake GSS necklace that sold for $800. :eek:

If you see something you like online and want opinions on whether they are real, you could post them here before buying. We'd be happy to give you our opinions.

Or good quality, high luster freshwater pearls!

It's so interesting but I still have no idea! Hopefully someone will come along with experience with something like this.

It's very pretty! I'm still puzzled by it, though. Is it entirely opaque, or is it translucent?

Are you able to take some more photos, in different light perhaps? If you can wear something neutral and avoid reflecting anything colorful that might help too. (My front door is red and anything I photograph near it catches red reflections-- that, and the green of the grass in our front yard!)

If it's domed on both sides with just a bezel, maybe it's a polished piece of labradorite?

Or is the surface reflecting the OP's clothing-- or outdoor sky and trees near a window?

The first item, I think the brooch is akoyas but am not sure about the necklace. Photos aren't clear enough. I'd pass. The 2nd item, akoyas but smaller pearls are worn out/barrel shaped. I'd pass.