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I inherited these from an aunt and I have no idea what they are. They are heavy and feel cold. They feel gritty rubbed together so I figure they’re real pearls. They have some odd mottling and are maybe 11 mm. Baroque freshwater? They don’t have a very sharp luster, more satiny, I guess.

Hi all! My brother found this yesterday from Tridacna shell in Philippines . Measuring 78mm. Is this a real blister natural pearl ? How much would it cost if we gonna sell this?

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These are advertised as Akoya pearls but I don't think they are Akoyas? I am not an expert by any means but I think I see a little blip on the side of the pearls --for example, the two that are to the right of the clasp. There are ohters w/ this "blip" (some of the pearls on top of the clasp).

Thoughts? The vendor has great feedback but...

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I purchased this brooch from EBay for $75. Seller listed it as Kojima but there’s no receipt or identifying marks. However, it was so pretty, I took a chance. Does anyone know what kind of pearls these might be? The brooch measures about 2 inches wide. Perhaps the seller is even a member?

One of the long outer pearls is just a bit loose. Can I glue it myself or should I...

I’ve always loved checking advertisement campaigns and I can’t help but think that Michelle Yeoh is such a perfect ambassador for Mikimoto’s recent campaign!

But also, the Chinese actor Song Weilong is really setting the trend in China, Korea and Japan for men being more bold in their chooses. The narrative was always pushing for black south sea pearls for men. He’s al...