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    Just curious: what are these?

    Yes, that is what I use too. BUT-- beware-- if you use Bronners' you really must use distilled water for the wash and the rinse, if you want to play it safe. Here is why: Dr. Bronner's is an actual soap. Most liquid "soaps" (so called) /shower gels/ baby wash/ shampoos are actually detergents...
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    Just curious: what are these?

    By all means wash and restring them. That will give you the chance to remove any pearls that do not match the rest in quality. Wash them in a bowl with some distilled water (to avoid chlorine and hard water minerals) with a bit of mild soap swished in. Soak about 15 minutes, wiping grime off...
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    What are my pearls worth

    As to the wishbone-- can you take a couple of better photos? The presence of an M does not necessariy indicate Mikimoto. I see a number of wishbones with a pearl in images online (but have not come across one like that, yet.) Ok, so--first let me tell you something about the first 2 necklaces...
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    What are my pearls worth

    I'll come back later to comment more but we are sitting down to supper now. :)
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    What are my pearls worth

    The necklace with the clasp with Mikimoto M in shell is likely Mikimoto. The other graduated akoya necklace seems to be an unbranded strand of akoya pearls from the same era. I have a strand with the same clasp. Photo 6, necklace needing restringing, appear to be imitation pearls. I can't see...
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    Revised... Inherited Beautiful Pearls

    I agree with pattye on all the items.
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    Do pearl earrings intimidate men?

    :ROFLMAO: Absurd!
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    Please help me identify these.

    Any other pieces from your aunt that you'd like an opinion on?
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    Please help me identify these.

    They are cultured freshwater pearls from China. The colors are natural. The shape, luster and size are great! Is that 14K that I see on the clasp? They are finished professionally, with gimp (French wire) to protect the thread where it meets the clasp. All in all, a nice necklace!
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    Mikimoto identification, mums passed now I'm sorting 😓

    They are definitely akoyas, take my word for it. That is what Mikimoto does best and what they are primarily known for. Used (pre-owned) pearls unfortunately don't sell for a lot of money. But many people value the Mikimoto brand name and will pay more for their pearls than they might for an...
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    Mikimoto identification, mums passed now I'm sorting 😓

    The clasp does appear to be Mikimoto and yes,they are akoyas. Mikimoto's pearl jewelry comes in lower (but still good) grades and higher grades. I dont know anything about the cufflinks. Do they have the "M in a shell" mark also?
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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    I don't stalk them often, either. This was pure serendipity.
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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    Same shirt, "color shifting" pearls from the sale in August 2011. It was when Hurricane Irene hit CT. I was on my daughter's laptop in the lobby of my mothers CCRC-- we had lost power. I need to wear these more often.
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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    I don't wear these very often as most cream colored pearls don't look great on me, or go with the cool-toned clothes I tend to wear. Today I wore these to shop for groceries. They go well enough with this top. This is a 6.2mm-9.0mm graduated akoya strand with a 14K white gold clasp with 3...
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    Mel B Wedding gown

    Are those pearls on that veil?
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