Featured Antique Pearl Help Please

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Donna HA, Jul 18, 2023.

  1. Donna HA

    Donna HA Pleasestayhome

    These pearls are very old, late 1800's early 1900's from family passed.
    I "think" natural pearls but please correct me if I'm wrong.
    The clasp tests for diamonds.
    Measures 18" not including clasp.
    3-7 mm pearls approx.
    Any help greatly appreciated. Color hard to capture.
    If I should need an additional photo let me know.
    Thank you!

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    Donna HA, Jul 18, 2023
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  2. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    Very nice.
     
    Lark, Jul 19, 2023
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  3. lovewrens

    lovewrens Well-Known Member

    Beautiful pearls! Look real to me.
     
    lovewrens, Jul 19, 2023
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    nicely graduated....the big ones ...look big !:D;)
     
    komokwa, Jul 19, 2023
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  5. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    I think the only way to tell if they are natural pearls (s opposed to cultured pearls) is to have them X-rayed.

    No one can tell from a photo!
     
    Marie Forjan, Jul 19, 2023
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  6. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    I recently saw some natural pearl strands online, and they were slightly irregular, a bit more than yours.
    Being that yours are mostly round, there's a chance they are cultured, but the old cut diamond clasp is a good sign that they could be natural.
    An x-ray is the best way to tell.
     
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