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Would you wear it in front, where it would be seen? (I don't wear clasps in front.) My most comfortable strand is my GSS which has a hidden clasp.

First and foremost I need the clasp be comfortable to wear and easy to operate. If it irritates the skin my neck, or if it's such a nuisance to operate that I find myself not wearing the necklace, I restring the necklace with a better clasp. I also prefer that a clasp "go with" the overall...

I've never heard of yellowing being reversible.

What term would you use for the flash of --well, what looks like chatoyency-- that one often sees in a mother of pearl bead? Which is what causes the blinking one sees when rolling thin-nacre beaded cultured pearls.

I feel it's a good thing when people come to ask about a pearl item before buying. Over the years we've helped a number of people avoid a bad purchase. Most people who ask for our opinions are polite and patient. There is a lot of rudeness on the internet but usually it doesn't erupt here.

These 2 pearls' blemishes look to me like those of bead nuked FWP. I don't know if one might see that on natural pearls.

Wow, what a ride that was! I'm sorry you didn't get it, but you did the seller a huge favor. Edited later to add: In light of what this necklace has turned out to be-- likely FWP-- it's the other would-be buyer who was done the favor! :unsure:

Have you looked on Etsy? Here's one: some top drilled FWP on Etsy

The listing had this photo also:

No need to delete your post. If you do buy it, I hope it will turn out to be natural. :) I expect Dave (@Lagoon Island Pearls), who is an expert in natural pearls, will notice he's been tagged and will share his opinion.

I've never sent anything to the GIA for certification but I would think 30 days isn't a long enough turnaround time. Maybe unless you can take it there in person and pick it up in person, but even then...?

Let's page @Lagoon Island Pearls for his expert opinion. I am not an expert on natural pearls.

I guess I'm approaching this as a practical matter for you as a potential buyer. Are they returnable? If so, is the return window long enough to get them certified? If not, and if you bought them and sent them to the GIA and found out they were cultured, would you still be content with them...

The listing does not make the claim that they are natural (as opposed to cultured), nor does the $6,995 price tag lead one to think they are natural. If they were certified natural, they would be worth much more. The seller would know this. If you like them enough that you would want them even...

Maybe Rit fabric dye? I don't know whether it would damage the pearls, though. Or whether the dye might come off onto your clothing.