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pattye
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Last weekend a friend wore her (deceased) Mom's pearls (from the 60's or so) and wanted me to look at them for her. She had been keeping them in the safe deposit box for some time, and I had advised her that wasn't the best idea for their longevity. They were a bright ivory color, and very pretty on. She said they were from Zell's, a quality jewelry store here in town, and I could see they appeared nicely knotted. I invited her back to my house after dinner so I could inspect them more closely and respectfully before offering an opinion. They were all exactly the same size (no graduation) and nicely knotted, as I mentioned. Looking under magnification, the peeling was noticeable around some of the drill holes. Rubbing the pearls together they were very slick, not at all like genuine pearls. Luckily I had some freshwaters handy, so I was able to show her the difference (rubbing pearls together, Betty Sue King style tooth test). And also show her the peeling. Yes, they were very nice glass pearls. She took the information well, as she is not much of a jewelry person, and will give them to her Sis who wants them. But it was an interesting experience, to say the least! And thanks to you all for the information which you have provided which helped me give an accurate evaluation.
Pattye
so many pearls, so little time
Pattye
so many pearls, so little time