Pearl identification help

[jem83]

Hi, I have been learning a lot about pearls but am not an expert, and am hoping for confirmation or correction about two strands. I’d really appreciate help with the following:
-The first I purchased recently from a local auction and I believe it is dyed black freshwater. See pic below.

-The second was a gift from maybe ten years ago and I think it too is freshwater but not dyed.

Thank you for any insight!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Yes, they are both freshwater pearls, and the black ones are dyed. The dye is stable.

They don't have a bead nucleus, which is why they have an eggy shape. Being solid nacre, they are quite durable! You should get lots of wear out of them!

 

[jem83]

6mm yard sale on left, mom's pearls about 8mm from ca. 1961 on the right: insights gratefully accepted! Let me know of any additional pics that might help

 

[jshepherd]

These appear to be akoya pearls.

 

[jem83]

These appear to be akoya pearls.

thank you! (Given your website that I've drooled over, I feel like a pearl celebrity has just looked at my modest strands Very very appreciative of the generous expertise on this site

 

[jshepherd]

My pleasure and welcome to the forum! If you love pearls, this is the place to be