My Natural Pearl Collection

[MSC]

Finally, some candling photos! Dave, any thoughts?

 

[Lagoon Island Pearls]

Much better, Andrea.

There appears to be a distinct contrast at the nucleus and random other contrasts outside of that.

I'm comfortable suggesting it's a natural pearl from P. maculata.

As to the white pearls, I can't infer anything by these views other than they're quite translucent.

 

[MSC]

Nice! Thank you for the verification. Another one to get certified in the future.
I'll try to get some better photos of the other pearls tomorrow

 

[MSC]

Hi Dave, It was really difficult to get candling photos on the two lighter pearls because they are so translucent. These are the best I was able to get.

 

[natural]

Dear All
How are you ..?
i wish all of you good health..>!
well i want to post one of my collection in this tread but i forget to put my photos..so i wish anyone can help me about it.

thanks
natural

 

[MSC]

not new, but went into the bank today and pulled this one out

 

[GemGeek]

That is adorable. Can you share more info?

 

[MSC]

Not much of a story, Blaire! I picked it up a while back because I kind of have a thing for white enamel pieces and I really liked the multi-colored pearls. I thought maybe I could have it modified into a necklace at some point and then moved on to other projects. I think the pearls look like those I've seen that were certified as P. sterna. One of the pearls is cracked, but I'm not sure how far deep it goes; the good thing is that it hasn't been fixed. I have mixed feelings about modifying antique jewelry, but then again I know I won't wear a pin ever...

 

[GemGeek]

I love it. At least you have it in hand and can deal with it later.

 

[JerseyPearl]

You can use a pin to shorten or event lengthen (by the size of the pin) a chain. pins are really great at making your layering chains stay in one place as well. They look great when worn to the side so it looks like a wonderful clasp. Think about the braided pearls, shown on the other thread, you could also attach the pin to the ribbon! There are so many ways to use pins that are anything but traditional.

 

[MSC]

Great suggestions, Jersey! I'll have to give it a try

You can use a pin to shorten or event lengthen (by the size of the pin) a chain. pins are really great at making your layering chains stay in one place as well. They look great when worn to the side so it looks like a wonderful clasp. Think about the braided pearls, shown on the other thread, you could also attach the pin to the ribbon! There are so many ways to use pins that are anything but traditional.

 

[pattye]

Lovely, someone put lots of TLC into making this brooch!

 

[CathyKeshi]

Andrea, it's such a pleasure to see another one of your treasures

 

[Bryant33]

Hi! This is my first post here; I love natural pearls and collecting antique jewelry. A lot of my pieces are inherited and I'm not really sure what they're worth, but I do know that they are all natural pearls. I'd like to get an idea for insurance purposes and getting written appraisals isn't in my budget at the moment (grad student, lol). I was hoping some of you guys could give me an idea of how much this stuff may be worth Thanks so much and happy pearling!

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What a beautiful collection you have! I appreciate you having the nice choice of the pearls. I want enhance your knowledge about the pearls. You will also have a lot of knowledge about that where are the pearls found? I want to share the names of some countries in which natural pearls are found. Natural pearls are found in Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, united state & China.

 

[MSC]

It's been a while since I've posted in here, but I've got a project in mind for a ring I just snagged. The cultured pearls are 4mm and I've got 2 3mm pipis that I am going to replace these with. This'll be a sweet little pinky ring! I love mine cut diamonds, taboot

 

[JerseyPearl]

Very nice ring! I also love mine cut diamonds...my engagement ring is an old mine cut...there is a depth to the stone that doesn't exist in a modern cut stone. Almost like a modern stone is about multiple short flickers of light, where a mine cut is all about the larger constant flash. I also love an emerald cut for that same reason.

 

[1stpearl]

I really, really like your collection. The pendant of picture number 7 is my personal favorite because I have a favor for old necklaces and bracelets. I also collect vintage or antique jewelry preferred with pearls and or diamonds.

 

[MSC]

I feel the same way about older cut diamonds, Jersey! I cannot wait for the ring to get here so I can wrench off those white pearls

Thanks, 1stpearl!

 

[pattye]

Oh, that will be amazing with pipi!

 

[MSC]

Thanks, Pattye! I'll be sure to post photos of the change up