What kind of Pearl?

[Miguelle]

Hello Pearl Experts,

Needing your help again. I recently bought these pearls online. The description says that it’s vintage, round 12mm pearls.

Are these cultured freshwater pearls?



Thank you!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

The photo is too small. Can you post a few larger shots? Include closeups of any blemishes you see.

Also, what is the metal of the posts and earring backs marked?

 

[Miguelle]

The photo is too small. Can you post a few larger shots? Include closeups of any blemishes you see.

Also, what is the metal of the posts and earring backs marked?

Hi Pearl Dreams,

It’s 14K gold.




Thanks!

 

[Miguelle]

Hi Pearl Dreams,

I’ll take a closer photo later. Thanks again!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Larger too, please!

 

[Miguelle]

Hi Pearl Dreams,

Please refer to the pictures below. Thank you!

 

[BeadersSecret]

I think they are freshwater pearls - noice quality

 

[pattye]

Hi Miguelle,
Please take the earrings out of the box and photograph them on a white paper towel. Also if there are any blemishes on the sides or back, please take a pic of them also. Were these purchased from the original owner? Was there a story to support the earrings being vintage? I don't think bead nucleated freshwater pearls have been around long enough to be considered vintage (at least 20 - 100 years old).

 

[Miguelle]

Hi Miguelle,
Please take the earrings out of the box and photograph them on a white paper towel. Also if there are any blemishes on the sides or back, please take a pic of them also. Were these purchased from the original owner? Was there a story to support the earrings being vintage? I don't think bead nucleated freshwater pearls have been around long enough to be considered vintage (at least 20 - 100 years old).

Hi Pattye,





Thank you!

 

[BeadersSecret]

12mm Freshwaters from around or even pre 2000 where available in the market grown from tissue nucleation.

 

[Miguelle]

Hi Pattye,

I checked the earrings and there seem to be no blemishes.




Thanks!

 

[CortezPearls]

Just because of their color and overtones, luster and shape...my guess those are White South Sea Pearls. But it is terribly hard to see!

 

[lisa c]

You really captured them in post #6 above, gorgeous to the max!
sometimes I find if I get about 1 foot away, and then crop (edit) the photo, I get a sharp image like you posted in 6. If I get closer my phone camera might focus on the paper towel instead of the pearl.
Pearls are tough subjects

 

[Lilpearl]

They do look like WSS, however, whatever type they’re, they’re gorgeous! Enjoy them in good health!