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I love it.

These look like worn out imitation pearls to me. There doesn't seem to be pearl overtones. And the drill holes are huge and flat. My grandmother's Richelieu imitation pearls have a sterling silver clasp. Back in their day (possibly 1930's or 40's), they looked like a nice strand of pearls...

Me, too!

I love everything!

PJs and pearls. I haven't done this combo before. The spacing between the strands is perfect. The small strand are my birthday pearls. Mom bought these akoyas when I was born, and restrung them with a spare Mikimoto clasp that she had. The luster on this strand is still incredible after 65...

They look like freshwater pearls to me, because of the eggy shapes. I'm not familiar with the brand, though. The nacre looks good. If you like the clasp and the price is right, enjoy.

Thank you! I couldn't remember which of my many pearl books I'd seen that story in.

RE: Telling freshwater from saltwater. It depends on the pearls. I don't think freshwater vs. saltwater. I think Tahitians, South Sea, Akoya, Kasumi, Chinese freshwater, etc. Some pearls will jump out at me immediately because the shape or color are typical of a particular type of pearl...

It looks like a freshwater pearl to me, too. Nice ring. Love your manicure. Very spring like. I might steal it.

Yesterday I wore my reborn pearls. Nice and light to wear. Good summer pearls. I forgot to take a photo wearing them, though. I bought them at a little jewelry store in Mt. Dora, Florida. I wanted drop pearl earrings, and this was the closest thing I could find at the time. I hadn't...

I've had mine for 7-10 years. They're still as blue as when I bought them. I wear them often. It might take 40 - 50 years for white pearls to yellow. Keeping them clean, restrung often, worn often, and not languishing in a box for decades helps keep them nice.

THANK YOU!!!!!

I haven't tried this combination before. Natural white Hanadama rope from PP. Blue akoya and tiny white keshi rope and blue akoya pendant, both from Takahashi PP Live Event. Mikimoto white gold huggies.

Ooooo, I'm out of town for a few days at a weaving conference and come back to all your gorgeous pearls!