I found this pearl necklace at a church op shop (second hand thrift shop)
Back of the old fish hook clasp is marked with word 'SILVER'
I dont really know anything about pears except for what i have read but my gut tells me these are real, but im not certain and need your wisdom please to help me determine if these pears are real or fake?
Pearls obviously haven't been cared for or worn in many years as i found them tangled with another necklace and appeared to have had a drink or something spilled on them. I rinsed the sticky residue of them and left them as is.
Each Pear size is around 4mm and Total length of necklace is approx. 45cm
They do feel gritty to me and can have a chalky when scratched or rub together. With a magnifying glass i can see a line through each pearl but not sure if this is the string.
Please have a look at pics and let me know what you think. Also should i wash them? What is the best way to clean them?
Back of the old fish hook clasp is marked with word 'SILVER'
I dont really know anything about pears except for what i have read but my gut tells me these are real, but im not certain and need your wisdom please to help me determine if these pears are real or fake?
Pearls obviously haven't been cared for or worn in many years as i found them tangled with another necklace and appeared to have had a drink or something spilled on them. I rinsed the sticky residue of them and left them as is.
Each Pear size is around 4mm and Total length of necklace is approx. 45cm
They do feel gritty to me and can have a chalky when scratched or rub together. With a magnifying glass i can see a line through each pearl but not sure if this is the string.
Please have a look at pics and let me know what you think. Also should i wash them? What is the best way to clean them?