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I agree. The largest golden pearl looks like South Sea, and the smaller ones probably are as well. Hard to tell without a closer view. They are not exactly the same shade, so probably are genuine South Seas rather than dyed FWP.

Hi, starsinthesea. The photos you posted from Etsy are of Freshwater pearls. They are sometimes misnamed by sellers who aren't really familiar with the product. South Sea pearls would never be that cheap and do have a slightly different look to them.

If you already have some classic small white pearls and some Tahitians, South Sea pearls would be a great addition to your collection as they are larger pearls, so give a different look. Whether baroque or round they make a statement.

Great luster! What about making it into a pendant with the top part encircled with a few fine strips of diamond encrusted gold tendrils, enhancing the top section of the pearl but leaving the bottom section to show off the untouched beauty of the pearl?

If you wear a lot of black, the first strand i.e. the silver Tahitians would be beautiful. But personally the blue Akoya baroques are some of my favorites. They shine like silver or like pale silvery blue according to the lighting and can really look beautiful. They look alive because of the...

Caitlan, your research on the Pearl of Allah is fascinating.

The Highest Price ever Paid for a Pearl The Highest Price ever Paid for a Pearl This sets a world record for the most that has ever been paid for any pearl. It surpassed the previous auction record for a pearl, which was The Baroda Pearls that sold in 2007 for $7.1 million. Applause broke out...

Interesting video and photos. Thanks for posting them. Some of those are amazing works of pearl art. As for Taisho-ren - That is certainly a fabulous necklace.

Hi Rusty & Bronwyn, Great photo gallery collection of your farm! Glad to have you posting here.

Someone who is doing research for a book contacted me for information on the American Pearl & Bead Company. He's interested in any information on this company, specifically from 1937 to the mid 1940s. Any of you historians out there remember anything that might be useful to him?

Gorgeous photos. Can't wait to see the final creations made from these beauties by such talented people.

I agree. Very good, Jeremy.

more pearl pics more pearl pics The Princess of Kent Maria Theresa Grand Duchess of Luxembourg Princess Victoria of Sweden Princess Ann Camila Parker Bowles Princess Maxima of Holland Charlene Wittstock

Beneath all the elaborate hats, pearls were very much on display among the guests at the Royal Wedding on April 29th. I haven't seen a thread with the pics yet, so I'll post some of them. I like Sophie Winkleman's South Sea pearl earrings.

Yes, it's absolutely gorgeous. And have you seen the overtones on this Gem Quality Cortez Pearl?! WOW

Hey! I like it! What an unusual idea!

I'd love to see the carved pearls in person!

Wendy is perfectly right, of course, but it's still a beautiful, whimsical, creative way to use the pearls. I like the matching lapel pin for the groom!

Hi and welcome brightyellow! You have a lovely collection. They really look good on you. You did a great job with the photos. And definitely go for the rope. You'll find it very versatile - you can get really creative!

LOL You are hilarious! I agree completely! The strand in that photo is breath-taking. Congratulations on getting it, Crystal!