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Pearl and Bead Stringers: Be Wary of Bad Advice from “Experts”

The internet is wonderful for so much. However, and this is a big however, the publishing freedom it provides means that there is an awful lot of advice out there that is not only wrong, but destructive. I came across … Continue reading →

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Pearl and Bead Stringers and Pearl Identification

One of the most frequently asked questions by pearl and bead stringers and by our clients is how to determine if the pearls used in necklace strand or in a piece of jewelry are “real.” Years ago when I earned … Continue reading →

Posted in Pearls | Tagged fake pearls, faux pearls, GIA, identifying pearls, imitation pearls, lab analysis, Majorica pearls, pearl luster, pearl overtone, pearl size, pearl skin, plastic pearls, real pearls

Tag Archives: real pearls

Pearl and Bead Stringers: Be Wary of Bad Advice from “Experts”

Pearl and Bead Stringers and Pearl Identification

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