Posted 8 years ago
Efesgirl
(1017 items)
I was lucky enough to get to pick through a big plastic container of jewelry that was in the basement of one of the local thrift shops. This is one of the necklaces I found there. I think these are genuine. (My knowledge of pearls fits into a thimble.) Each bead is separated with a knot. Their surface is rough. I did my best to get a close up of one of the beads. A few of them have miniscule dings on them and the color which shows through is a deep brown. You really have to search to find the dings.
Total length is 60 inches. I weighed them - 119 grams. I think their color is beautiful. The necklace is very cold to the touch.
Thanks for stopping by.
~Bonnie~
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Thanks for the info! I'll give it a shot and see what happens.
@GilMills - I sent the photos and a message via Facebook.
No risk for 1€!!!
Color and luster from pics don't speak real to me, perhaps Majorica...
Examine the drilled hole edge to see if it is rounded (coating) or sharp :-)
You said surface is rough, so maybe shell pearls :-)
How are Shell Pearls Made?
http://www.karipearls.com/how-are-shell-pearls-made.html
olebodie - did that, and the surface is rough.
kyra - the drilled hole is rounded. I added another photo to show the drilled area. These beads have an almost silvery glow to them. The necklace, to see it in person, is absolutely gorgeous.
Either way, I love the necklace and will wear it. Long enough to wrap three times around my neck.
Great! You must look even more glorious wearing it :-D
kyra - oh, I do dahling.....I do.... :-))))))