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Thanks for chiming in Pattye!!

Actually we haven't done anything as of yet (laziness too lol). The store where we have had many things done is also a Mikimoto dealer, so I am planning on asking them if they should send them or if we should do it ourselves. Maybe BWeaves will chime in!

Hi all! I hope you all are well! I've been away for a while (nothing to report) but have a new acquisition to ask about. We just purchased this 33" strand at auction and it needs re-stringing and a replacement pearl for the clasp. Would it be better to send it in to Mikimoto for the repairs or...

I didn't really have anything specific in mind I just have a habit of picking up offbeat examples without too much analysis! LOL! It just looked like a nice example and the price was right so...

Well, we were at an estate sale today and a few pearl items "followed" us home. Now that I got her to buy it does anyone know if these are used in jewelry or are they just "curiosities"?

They may very well be FWB as Tasaki does deal in them as well as Akoya. I just want to base purchase price on what I believe they are. Thanks again Douglas!

Right! That's what is confusing me! I asked for pics on a white background but so far no luck. The luster is a little dull for Akoyas to me as well?

We are considering this necklace by Tasaki, but the vendor photos are terrible and so far, I've not been able to get any better ones. They are billed as Grey pearls and nothing else. I got an opinion from Douglas but would appreciate more if possible. Thanks in advance!

Happy Birthday!!!

Thanks! It's supposedly a vintage piece so I was hoping there might be a knowledgeable "vintage Buff" who might remember the logo. Oh well, worth a shot!

Hi Douglas! I think it's "JT" over stamped a couple times. The other mark seems to be an actual maker's mark and looks like JT with a logo of some sort in the middle. Am I right about the pearl ID?

I was cleaning a few pieces earlier this evening and noticed some marks on the clasp of this bracelet. I'm pretty sure the pearls are Akoya but any help with the hallmarks would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks everyone!!! Luckily the "CFO" agrees so I don't need to sleep outside for bidding over her limit, LOL!! I was wondering if anyone has a feel for dating of it? I also would like to clean it and was wondering if you all might have a suggestion? I do have some Connoisseur delicate jewel...

We just picked up a Mikimoto Golden SSP to go with the strand I posted earlier. I'll post them together when I can get her to pull the strand out.

Well upon further consideration she says she feel that she has enough confidence to attempt the re-string and if failure ensues it'll go to the jeweler. We'll see how it goes. In the end she thinks the present length will work as it won't be an "everyday wear" piece. I was able to look at the...