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The string is white and very clean. The internal beads are black. I really appreciate everyone's comments. Thanks so much!

jeweler's opinion jeweler's opinion Hi all, I took the black pearls to the jeweler. After examining them he said he believes they are Akoyas and have not been dyed. He said the clasp and beads are correct to the period (30s-40s). He acid tested them and said they are more than 14k but not...

Hi, thanks everyone. These were represented as saltwater pearls. On one of the chipped pearls underneath all the layers I can see what looks like a big round bead. It probably doesn't matter, but the clasp and beads are definitely not new. In fact I believe the beads to be handmade. I'm...

Hi all, I have a question about black pearls. Just purchased a necklace that has black pearls and gold beads. The necklace is from an Egyptian jeweler. By my measurement, the pearls are about 6 mm. Some appear very round, others less so. They vary in color, several have a very strong...