Featured What is this pearl - ish stone in 14k earrings

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by drg642, Aug 9, 2022.

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  1. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Anything acidic on shell, mother of pearl, pearl and coral will eat on it and leave a mark! :stop:
     
    kyratango, Aug 15, 2022
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  2. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Maybe not then!!
     
    KSW, Aug 15, 2022
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Lemon juice will bubble on the shell itself, but not on the nacre, which is what we see here. (Assuming it is pearl or mop)

    As kyra said, any acid can damage calcium containing materials like shells or coral, so always clean it off immediately after testing and rub some oil on it. If you soak shells in lemon juice, they will dissolve.:eek:
     
    Any Jewelry, Aug 15, 2022
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  4. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    Those earrings are gorgeous. They do culture abalone pearls.
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    Marko, Aug 20, 2022
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  5. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Marko, that looks just like it.
     
    drg642, Aug 21, 2022
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  6. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    You are welcome. They command nice prices.
     
    Marko, Aug 21, 2022
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