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Thank you! How about white vs rose? I think rose overtones look good on me, based on another necklace I have. But I worry they will be too pink to go with everything. Really I have no problem with the white, I just want to make sure I get this choice right because after this im never buying...

I'm thinking about getting some hanadama Akoya pearl studs from The Pearl Source, but am having trouble choosing an overtone (white, ivory, or rose). Their website has a video about overtones that makes the rose look really pink (too pink) and the ivory like a happy medium between rose and...

Pattye about the bracelet they did say the clasp was 14k.

If you're curious, here are the graduated Akoyas and the necklace that (to my eyes) has less luster. I know both are real from doing the black light test, but the graduated pearls seem like better quality. There's just so much I need to learn!

I can't wait to get these and solve the mystery! They should be here next week and I will definitely post photos. I also ordered a freshadama bracelet from Pearl Paradise, so there can even be comparison photos. Honestly I might have wasted some money on eBay by buying vintage pearls in the...

I don't have them in hand yet either! Just purchased. I'll do the tooth and black light tests, for sure.

From a bracelet I just picked up on eBay, sold as "vintage Akoya cultured pearls". What do you call this type of luster? I think it's not metallic. Thank you so much! Super new to pearls but I have already succumbed to the addiction and have learned an amazing amount in the last month or so...

Believe it or not, I was watching this auction -- I recognize the photos. I'm so glad these pearls found a nice home!