The pearls can be soaked in a small bowl with the clasp draped over the edge, to play it safe.
Pearl Dreams Pearl Enthusiast Joined Sep 24, 2007 Messages 9,714 Dec 8, 2017 #21 The pearls can be soaked in a small bowl with the clasp draped over the edge, to play it safe.
ericw Well-known member Joined Jun 7, 2017 Messages 633 Dec 8, 2017 #22 Borders of stones are apparent: with a strong magnifying glass, it would be possible to see bonding of layers, in case of a doublet.
Borders of stones are apparent: with a strong magnifying glass, it would be possible to see bonding of layers, in case of a doublet.
BeadersSecret Professional Rethreader Joined Mar 23, 2006 Messages 508 Dec 9, 2017 #23 Akoyas, The clasp I reckon are “jelly opals” (Australian Coober Pedy).