Question on Baroque Pearls- Age?

[goodluckkitty]

I got pretty good at saltwater vs freshwater for round pearls. How about clearly baroque pearls? Logically I think freshwater because most akoyas would be bead nucleated and therefor round if produced in the last 50 years, correct? I purchased this strand for the diamond and ruby 14K clasp. The pearls were a bonus. Lots of nicks in the nacre. 9-11 mm. 41g. 17" long. 43 pearls.

 

[ennui]

I like the pearls, but part of me is wondering if they're real ... did they pass the tooth test? Of course, with a 14K clasp, they're probably real.

I'll defer to the experts.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

They could be baroque akoyas.

 

[Katbran]

Thats what I was thinking PD - they do have a high lustre.

 

[BWeaves]

They look like baroque akoyas to me, too.

 

[KAC]

They look like baroque akoyas to me, too.

That's my vote.... The shape of the pearls implies a round bead nucleus. Size and luster looks Akoya as well.

 

[Katbran]

Clasp is lovely ! I can see why you went for the strand !

 

[goodluckkitty]

Thank you everyone! I thought they looked like akoyas but didn't know how common baroque akoyas would be. Thank you!!!!!