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  1. guinea-pig-mafia

    Did I find $25 Mikimotos?

    Small update: Pearl Dreams, I agree the bath did wonders! I've also worn them a bit more (just sitting around the house since the thread is so questionable) and they have woken up so much! Now that they look more like themselves they really do look like they belong to the clasp and are true...
  2. guinea-pig-mafia

    Did I find $25 Mikimotos?

    Thank you all so much! Pearl Dreams, I love to read so I have added that book to my wish list! It sounds great! Here is a picture of the tongue of the clasp back/front, as well as a picture of the whole strand post-bath #1; this picture shows the color most like what they look like to my eye...
  3. guinea-pig-mafia

    Did I find $25 Mikimotos?

    Oh wow- thank you so much for this lovely, detailed response! I knew a little of the history of such strands, as my mother has a strand very like this from her own grandmother with just such a story. I always admired it so I’m delighted to have my own. One of the things I love about jewelry is...
  4. guinea-pig-mafia

    Did I find $25 Mikimotos?

    Thank you so much! The tutorial really is excellent; I think I'll take the plunge and try it! I have seen so many people on this forum recommend your etsy shop as the place to get materials. I just placed an order for a kit there! I put a note so you know which order is mine. If you have any...
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    Did I find $25 Mikimotos?

    Hello everyone! I am a first time poster but long-time enthusiast of gemstones and jewelry, especially vintage and antique pieces. I am definitely an amateur, especially when it comes to pearls, so I am hoping you can help me identify this find! History: I found this string of pearls at a local...
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