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    Tahitian?

    Yes...it is the pink/red that is concerning.
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    How to prove these are genuine Mikimoto pearls

    This forum is probably the best at IDing Mikimoto based on both clasp & pearls, other than Mikimoto themselves. I would trust the people here! Your appraiser is correct and states Mikimoto. The RealReal should Not need more proof. I would make sure I posted the back mark on where ever you...
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    Tahitian?

    Are these Tahitian? The stretchy bracelet gives me pause. But I have had Tahitians on leather and silver. The colors seem could go either way (freshwater or Tahitians)...but I have not looked at that many Tahitians. I love the luster...need to restring them. .
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    How to prove these are genuine Mikimoto pearls

    EBay Authentication has NOTHING to do with Mikimoto or the pearls. It has to do with the metal test and the accuracy of the listing. But once it is wrong...you have to fight to get the decision changed. I read on this site of a woman who had all her Mikimoto paperwork..but the clasp tested...
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    Please help me identify pearl type and clasp era on estate necklace

    Thanks Pella!!!!! I added it to my thread... "Any books or Websites on Vintage Japanese pearl Jewelry names and/or marks?" Any books or Websites on Vintage Japanese pearl Jewelry names and/or marks...
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    How to darken my pearls?

    So Sharpie was able to be "washed out"?
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    The Green Vault in Dresden, Germany

    If my parents were AI I would go visit...just to see them again! Love, love, love all the pearls!
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    Can these be cleaned?

    One more thought...you could even add a "Grandma" dangle charm off your bracelet clasp.
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    How to darken my pearls?

    I posted a good example of the problem in a strand of pearls that kept losing dye each time I washed them. I gave up on them and have not worn them to see if they lose dye with sweat. I think Sharpie would be more staining...I am guessing...or maybe unbonded. (I got dried Sharpie off a...
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    Off set top drilled pearls 5-6mm looking for another set

    At the bottom of your post you will see "report edit delete" You can use edit to fix the top post & add Australia
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    How to darken my pearls?

    Merrily...report back!!! I have some old dyed Akoyas that have faded...looked into dyeing them. Seems Rit, and several other dyes are options. But so is Sharpie thinned by acetone. I was going to try on a few trash pearls...but my to do list is really long..so it will be a while before I try.
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    1950s faux pearls

    I looks in good condition! What a fun thing to wear!!!
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    Is this a Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace?

    Me too! ...I love a good mystery and there have been several fun ones here!!!
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    Dye still coming off...help!!!

    The dye does Not seem to come off more with rubbing. It seems to be a chemical reaction. It might be my body chemistry with the soap and dye all reacting. I had this happen with laundry detergent and the lettering on my washing machine...so Not fun! (I used a label maker and made labels.)
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    Buying Freshwater Pearls in Shanghai: My Experience

    Pearl Dreams....I was shocked too!!!! I had not looked at jewelry in stores for about 4 years (before I knew anything about pearls)..so when my husband and I went on a date..we stopped at jewelry stores....all of them were clearly potato freshwater and all around $300-500!!!! Crazy!!!
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