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[CharmedOne]

Hi All,

I have been buying pearls like crazy and I have found some really nice strands. I think I am getting much better at determining if they are real but the type is much harder for me. I think these are freshwater. I really love the colors and the luster? I think that is what you call the shiny-ness. Looking down in the drill holes, I can see the color of the outside of the pearl, does that mean they are dyed? My loupes battery died, so I can't see inside well enough to determine if there is a bead. But they are gritty when rubbed together. The roundness of the pearls is what makes me unsure of what they are. Thank you so much for any assistance you can give me. I have several more to ask about but I have been very ill and as soon as I can get back up on my feet, I will post them. I'm looking forward to restring these when Im a little better because I'm not too sure if I like the clasp. Thanks again ~d

 

[CharmedOne]

Ugh! I just realized I might have gotten that infographic information wrong. I'm so sorry. I just went to look for it and now I can't find it. My apologies, Thank You Jeremy! I guess better turn in. Thank again for any help you can give me. ~d

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Those look like a gorgeous, lustrous strand of naturally colored fwp. These can be quite round without a bead when they are top notch. I think yours don't have a bead.
Luster is more than shine-- even imitation pearls can have surface shine, but luster comes from the light bouncing off the layers of nacre.

 

[Caitlin]

Somebody named Bergman used to, or still does, sell very fine freshwaters at the AGTA show. Those were probably pricey when new. They look pretty darn good!

 

[pattye]

Beauties, way to go, CharmedOne!

 

[CharmedOne]

Thank you! Thank You! You all are so helpful I'm so glad they are real. I really like them, so I'm glad they are freshwater. Maybe they will last a little longer. They were $69, so a bit of a gamble but I couldn't beat the color. Thanks so much again for all of your kindness. I am totally hooked on pearls for sure now. ~d

 

[juliebeth]

oh those are beautiful! and what a great price! awesome find.

 

[LitGeek]

What a lovely strand of pearls! Enjoy!

 

[Amrita]

Love those pearls! Beautiful! Wear them well, CharmedOne!

 

[CharmedOne]

Thank you all so much. I will not let my MIL take these. LOL I hope everybody is having a great Holiday. Enjoy!

 

[GemGeek]

And to you, and everyone!