Recent content by Buffetm

Hi all, Any help with identification would be appreciated. Bought from a second hand store in Japan. The dark pearls are about 7mm, the white about 10mm in diameter. Clasp is sterling silver. Thank you!

Sadly, I still can't find the receipt. I guess, the only way to know for sure is to send it to a gem lab. I've read a bit about candling on the forum, maybe I'll try that first. Seems like fun! 🤣 Thank you everyone for the help!

Hi Douglas! Thanks for replying. I am not sure which time period they are from. I don't remember the receipt stating the age of the necklace, only that they are "perlas rio". I'll have a good look for the receipt over the next few days. I purchased these second-hand, some months ago from the...

With flash if that helps.

Hello everyone. Just wondering if these are freshwater and if they might be keshis or baroques? The necklace is vintage, purchased in Mexico. Sold as "perlas rio" or river pearls. The pearls seem genuine enough (gritty to the teeth) and are about 1cm by 1cm in size. Sorry, I seem to have lost...

Thank you for the help! I'm interested to know, are Indonesian pearls then considered "lower" quality?

Hello, I assume they are south sea pearls as they range from 15 to 16.5mm I have no certification. I bought this from an auction and they were sold as south seas. The luster is not metallic, I have a strand of akoyas I can compare them to and the luster is softer. I'll try and include a...

Hello, I assume they are south sea pearls as they range from 15 to 16.5mm I have no certification. I bought this from an auction and they were sold as south seas. The luster is not metallic, I have a strand of akoyas I can compare them to and the luster is softer. I'll try and include a...

Hello all, Long time lurker, looking to be educated xD I've recently come into possession of a vintage strand of south sea pearls and they seem rather yellow. I've heard of akoyas changing colour if stored too long. Do south sea pearls also yellow if stored too long? Please see pics.