Tahitians? I think not

[Diamondsareforever]

I’m super embarrassed to even as cause I’m like 99.9% sure they are not but I do want to be certain. Okay I already know they are not Tahitian pearls, but I want confirmation… also are they worthless? I didn’t spend much on them and am using the clasp for a different strand. Should I just toss these?

 

[pattye]

Yeah, probably not Tahitians. Appear dyed. Not seeing overtones. What size? Difficult to tell from the photo. These could be fun restrung as bracelets and mixed with crystals, gemstones or other pearls. There are very few pearls I consider worthless!

 

[Diamondsareforever]

Yeah, probably not Tahitians. Appear dyed. Not seeing overtones. What size? Difficult to tell from the photo. These could be fun restrung as bracelets and mixed with crystals, gemstones or other pearls. There are very few pearls I consider worthless!

I wonder if they are freshwater or saltwater but I am very particular with the pearls I use. I wish I could donate the ones I don’t like cause I hate throwing them away lol they are 8-10mm (approximately).

Thank you for your response @pattye

 

[CortezPearls]

Not a good photo to actually gauge what they are...but they give me "squint-eyed-dyed-vibes".

 

[pattye]

Most likely bead-nucleated freshwater pearls. Saltwater pearls are naturally more valuable and very seldom dyed, especially in this dark color.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Dyed FWP is my impression, but I have to say, usually dyed FWP have more colors in them. Are they using blacker dyes now?

 

[Diamondsareforever]

Dyed FWP is my impression, but I have to say, usually dyed FWP have more colors in them. Are they using blacker dyes now?

They are ugly. lol I’m thinking irradiation

 

[Diamondsareforever]

Can any of you tell me why this one is stamped China? Does this mean they used the Pinctada Margaritifera in China waters instead of Tahiti?

 

[jshepherd]

Can any of you tell me why this one is stamped China? Does this mean they used the Pinctada Margaritifera in China waters instead of Tahiti?

It just means the setting was made in China.

 

[pearlescence]

I've seen dyed akoya which are a uniform black. Real ink black. Funnily enough black dyed Akoya are not much around these days.

 

[Diamondsareforever]

It just means the setting was made in China.

That one looks like actual Tahitian or no? On
The pendant…

 

[jshepherd]

That one looks like actual Tahitian or no? On
The pendant…

Yes, it looks like a Tahitian

 

[Diamondsareforever]

Yes, it looks like a Tahitian

One more while I have you here.

These look darker that is better right? They almost have a purple tone to them

 

[jshepherd]

Those don't look like Tahitians at first glance.

 

[pattye]

Many dyed freshwater have a purple/dark blue body color. Some Tahitians can also have aubergine overtone. Photos taken with pearls against a white paper towel might show the color more clearly. It looks like your camera may have focused on your hand instead of the earrings.

 

[Diamondsareforever]

Many dyed freshwater have a purple/dark blue body color. Some Tahitians can also have aubergine overtone. Photos taken with pearls against a white paper towel might show the color more clearly. It looks like your camera may have focused on your hand instead of the earrings.

Okay I will get more photos

 

[Diamondsareforever]

I suppose they are dyed? Thanks again so much for your expertise. @jshepherd

And everyone else

 

[Katbran]

They are very black .... still hard to tell with the photos.. sorry.

 

[CortezPearls]

They look dyed/irradiated to me.