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Thank you all for the advices! Lisa: The pearls are knotted between each other and I've cleaned them when i got them with a damp microfiber cloth (those tiny ones that come with mobile phone screen protectors) about 3 times over as I though I saw some pink substances on the pearls. Could have...

I might work with a friend to work with some designs to suit me better; if it works, I'll post some pictures for all to see. Actually I would like to seek some advice on the condition of the pearls: what are the marks on the pearls, especially in the last picture? Also, is it possible to...

Thank you all so much for you replies... Lisa: 'I would be happy to' was my response to my mother's and aunt's comments similar to yours but they both won't take it because it was specifically given to me. And yes, she did pass on recently. Happy Huku: Your necklace really looks lovely! I may...

Hi Pearl Dreams and Caitlin, thank you for your suggestions. I have even considered making a rosary (my grandmother was a devout Catholic) but there's only 49 pearls and as I work a lot with my hands, I have dismissed bracelets and rings. Somehow I feel like the 'inheritance' is more of a...

As with many others here, I have inherited a pearl necklace from my grandmother. Based on my brief research and I only know that it was from Japan, I'm guessing they're Akoya pearls. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. The pearls range about 5mm-7mm and the length is about 40cm which sits at...