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<p>[QUOTE="Emily Cornetet, post: 5125916, member: 79198"]They are unfortunately not real. I’m not even sure the clasp is real silver or white gold. Real pearls, even inexpensive fresh water pearls are strung on silk (usually) and knitted between each Pearl. I string pearls and worked for high end jewelers for 12 years. The other indication is that holes seem rather large, like they would on plastic beads. However, given that they were your grandmothers, they could be restrung and have a real sterling silver clasp added. You could even try finding a really ornate clasp that would look pretty if worn in the front (depending on how long the strand is (knitting the pearls also lengthens the strand, but you would need to use all of them, or, you could create a matching bracelet). You’ll spend more than the pearls are worth, but if it’s the personal value, that’s important, it would be worth it. If you live in Columbus Ohio, I’d do it for you. In the long run, you have them and they are pretty. Pearls have come a long way since your grandmother wore them, too. They look awesome with jeans, a t-shirt and jacket and are much more popularly worn with casual clothing nowadays. They can be fun and really add to an outfit![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Emily Cornetet, post: 5125916, member: 79198"]They are unfortunately not real. I’m not even sure the clasp is real silver or white gold. Real pearls, even inexpensive fresh water pearls are strung on silk (usually) and knitted between each Pearl. I string pearls and worked for high end jewelers for 12 years. The other indication is that holes seem rather large, like they would on plastic beads. However, given that they were your grandmothers, they could be restrung and have a real sterling silver clasp added. You could even try finding a really ornate clasp that would look pretty if worn in the front (depending on how long the strand is (knitting the pearls also lengthens the strand, but you would need to use all of them, or, you could create a matching bracelet). You’ll spend more than the pearls are worth, but if it’s the personal value, that’s important, it would be worth it. If you live in Columbus Ohio, I’d do it for you. In the long run, you have them and they are pretty. Pearls have come a long way since your grandmother wore them, too. They look awesome with jeans, a t-shirt and jacket and are much more popularly worn with casual clothing nowadays. They can be fun and really add to an outfit![/QUOTE]
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