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If someone finds this later.... unless they are "triple dipped" imitation pearls...don't even get them wet! That coating will suddenly go, usually and in chunks! I read that you did give them a bath, so they are better coated that typical, but still, it will fail with more water.

Great pearl tests: gently rub 2 pearls together from your strand... Do they feel like fine sandpaper? or grip? (rub gently both ways) then they are gritty real pearls. If they mostly slide well (sometimes the paint makes them "sticky") then they are painted faux pearls. Finally, with clean...

Thx I'll try that!

In case any one finds this later..... The cup seems to be filled with some sort of "putty" on one side, keeping the thread in. Depending on how easy it is to remove the "putty" I'll see how easy it is to reuse.

I would totally agree BWeaves...but the thing around me (We have several interesting religions in our area) is natural items for altars... I was wondering why someone was selling a shell with a lot of pearls as a unit? Was told it was for an altar... Since then I have seen lots marketed as...

I am wondering if eBay is going to try to do anything about the new pearl sellers. (Probably not much they can...since eBay is now partially owned by China.) Currently a 3 strand pearl bracelet in 14k gold with gold spacers brand new is $28. But years ago I need a winter swimsuit & eBay &...

Thanks! Mine are even more mysterious in a Stieff box!

I think they would be very useful on a vintage bead necklace that lost it's clasp. I play around with it. I also might use them with huge flame balls, where the clasp isn't quite big enough for my chunky fingers.

Thanks. I was probably going to to gimp anyway. I don't like this look.

Hmmm.....that doesn't seem very secure. It looks like a rivet tube is pressure fit (or glued) after you knot it. I am trying to figure out how either way works

Question about the Exquisite by Mikimoto...were all Exquisite a Mikimoto? I just got a neat Exquisite necklace (the case is very strong "old lady perfume...wow...letting that air out!) but the pearls are great. Mine does Not say mikimoto on the care sheet. Any other info?

I want to restring these...but have no idea how I would reuse the end cup/caps? Anyone seen these before and how do you fit the knot end so it stays? Sorry it is so blurry!!

Thanks for helping all of us!!!!

Old super glue.. used to get losened with water. Gorilla super glue Gel does not seem to have that problem. I remember losing a pearl from washing my face too splashy.

Same Idea, but I like gorilla super glue gel, even on pearls... nice working time and I have NOT had moisture cause a problem.

Sounds amazing...I'll have to look it up. So far Revlon Pure Pearl works better than what was on there!

Hmm...I saw this when I needed to know something from Mikimoto.....it feels like they took a look at fast fashion and said "that's a great idea".....

I love them!!! Quite Art Deco!

Thank you all for really trying with my photos. So Sorry. Trying to capture the actual pearls with my phone...so hard. They do look like the photo...but that sounds like it wasn't helpful, sorry.

I am getting better with ID, but these are not easy for me. Trying to figure out the difference. I have put my guess on the first 2. No idea on the 3rd. Please help. Thanks!