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One thing to keep in mind--although some folks here are genuine experts, they're working from just photographs. Even with excellent images, the best they can do is tell you "maybe" or "probably." Think of the information you get here as a simply more data, a starting point, not an end point. I...

I agree. I think it's gorgeous and I've very much enjoyed the pictures you've posted. Thank you! I'm glad you've found someone with expertise to look at the necklace. I'm looking forward to the results of the assessment. In the meantime, although these aren't three strands, Alison has shared...

I don't know how representative of buyers I am, but here's my preference. I like pictures of all angles of the piece--front, back, and sides. A closeup of any detail work is good, too. I also like to see the piece on a model, because it's easier to get an accurate idea of size. I like vintage...

My first reaction was La Tausca = simulated and a Google search showed mostly the same thing. Still, your certificate says they're cultured pearls and I think you have to leave room for that possibility. In the ads for La Tausca imitation pearls they're described as "simulated." Even in the ads...

I'm sure some jurisdictions have laws against taking things from the trash, just as I'm sure others don't, but I don't know of a blanket prohibition against it. It would have to be a regulation at the federal level and even the Supreme Court has said the police don't need a warrant to take...

Turns out there's a big difference between the way abandoned property is handled in the UK and the US. Here are articles about each: (UK) Adviceguide: Keeping lost, found and uncollected goods (US) Wikipedia: Lost, mislaid, and abandoned property It looks like the differing reactions to the...

Or they could be associated with such painful memories that the original owner feels worlds better after throwing them out and never wants to see them again. We just don't know the story behind these pearls and any one scenario is as likely as any other. I'd say it's fine for the OP not to base...

Exactly. That's why the size of pearls in an akoya necklace will often be described as, say, 7.5-8.0 mm. Graduated necklaces cover a greater range of sizes, for instance, the 3.5-7.5 that Caitlin mentioned. With graduated necklaces you can definitely see the progression. You have uniform pearls...

The pearls are lovely, Dawn, thank you for sharing them. Now, I like diamond clasps--for contrast, you know. :) I'm looking forward to pictures of your big baroques!

That explains a lot for me, Jeremy. Thank you!

Thank you! That's my guess, too. The clasp looks modern and, since it tested gold, could be plated and whoever tested didn't go far enough to get to the base metal. I think the pearls are too big for akoya and, if the date is right, too early for CFW or South Seas. I loved the second...

I'm partial to vintage jewelry so I often cruise eBay. Here are two items that intrigued me. I corresponded with each seller and they both seemed honest. Although I wound up not bidding on either, I'm still curious about what kind of pearls these might be...

Thanks for the welcome, Nerida. I love anyone who tells me I need more pearls! I'm sure there are additional freshwaters in my future. :)

Thanks for the welcome and feedback, GemGeek. :)

Those are great suggestions from from Pattye! I've always thought of myself as a creative person, but you couldn't tell that from my pearl strands. Exploring forums and other sites has given me a wonderful new perspective on ways to wear pearls. I know what it's like to get an unexpected...

Thanks, pattye, I'm happy to be here. I admit to having been a little hesitant about the freshwaters, but they're lovely and I'm already thinking, "More!" :)

Hello, everyone, I've been reading, enjoying and appreciating all the information in this forum for a while. I just joined and wanted to introduce myself. I'm not a collector, just someone who, over the years, has bought a few pieces I love. What I tend to love is vintage fine jewelry of all...