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Bought these at an auction. They have 14 K RTI marked on both gold clasps. They look close to round but not completely. Very high luster. They are gritty on a tooth test. First and end 2-3 pearls are hand knotted middle is not. Necklace is 18 inches, bracelet approximately 7 inches...

Thank you Pattye. I have now started reaming my last 3 pearls and testing before I start a necklace. I also have found some needles that actually work like a round saw blade. I move it back and forth inside the pearl hole and it slowly scrapes away the inside and makes the hole bigger. It works...

Yes natural in color. I am learning so much from all of you. I cannot thank you enough.

Yes the cones are pretty ugly for sure. Thank you for the explanation. Was I correct with the identification of the pearls?

I got these for just a few dollars at an estate on line auction. The bells were very intriguing. I am pretty sure these are real pearls. Gritty on teeth and I think natural freshwater Chinese pearls. The hues are pink and golden. Very beautiful and about 50 inches in total. Haven’t measured them...

Thank you Pearl Dreams for your time and expertise.

I never thought of that. That’s a great idea. Thanks

Awesome! So happy for you! Seeing comments about your great find!

#1 necklace Said is a golden south sea pearl and a Tahitian black pearl. # 2 earrings sold as Tahitian pearls. # 3 necklace and earrings set have had for over 15 years believe is Tahitian pearls. # 4 earrings were told these are golden south sea pearl earrings. What are your thoughts? Can you...

Thank you I was wondering. I have a couple sets I am wondering about too. Would like an honest opinion about them. I will take pics and post for all to look at.

I may give that a try. I’m worried about one strand of thread holding the French wire and clasp. Do you have trouble with it breaking? I have started reaming out the holes a little bit or finding 3 with bigger holes. That has definitely helped along with using Pattye’s extra fine needles. Also...

Did you get an answer? I am curious to know?

Thank you very much for the information and also the explanation of value. I was hoodwinked asking price was $600.00. I haggled down to $250.00. I purchased several other items. Scarfs, jewelry boxes, hair and scarf clips and misc items. Got a really great deal on those so all in all I still...

Pearl Dreams thank you so much for the encouragement. This website and group of people have been such a blessing in so many ways. I can’t say thank you enough. Pattye is very nice and has been so supportive and helpful. I look forward to learning more and more from all of you. Sincerely, Brenda

Thank you for the information. I am learning that there are a lot of dishonest people in this world. Or possibly some like me who just did not know and believed the person who sold them. I have learned from this forum that freshwater are less valuable and dyed pearls even less. With that being...

What a wonderful read! That’s what family is all about! Generations of business knowledge passed down with perseverance and courage to adjust to any given situation to help your family survive and prosper. If you have been blessed to be part of a family generational business then you know! I...

I’m just a pearl lover and wearer but have really enjoyed reading your conversations. This is all so interesting!

That’s going to be very pretty

I want to say thank you to everyone on this site. I have learned so much in the past 4 months. You all made this possible! I struggled with my first 3 necklaces until I heard about Ms. Pattye’s extra fine needles and thread! If you are a beginner like me and you have not visited her website do...

How about these? Are they south sea pearls and can you estimate possible value? Purchased in a shop in San Francisco while on vacation. I’m new to pearl knotting and had no idea there were so many kinds of pearls. I bought because they were beautiful!🤣 34 inches 10mm no clasp.