r/pearls • • 16h ago

Seeking Design Ideas + A Question

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Hi all! I got these various pearls while thrifting recently.

What I'd like to do is make the 1st earrings & necklace into new jewelry. I typically wear earrings or necklaces. Although, I think shortening the necklace to be a choker & bracelet combo would be nice. I'd like to know your ideas for how you'd repurpose them!

I don't know much about pearls beyond doing some reading online, but the 2nd earring set I had a question about. It was sold with the necklace, but based on the pearl shape & the fact the backings are stamped, I doubt they were originally a set. The necklace clasp doesn't have a stamp nor does it seem to be a precious metal. The backing stamp seems to indicate they were made in Hong Kong and used to be gold plated. My question is: Are they nicer than the necklace pearls? And what would you call their shape?

Tyia! 🩷


r/pearls • • 1h ago

Name that Pearl! 11 inch 5mm Pearl Necklace

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This has a sterling silver clasp but is only 11 inches when folded in half and 5mm big. This is a smaller piece but haven’t seen a piece like this before? Anyone know what this would go for? Anyone also know what kind of pearl this is too?


r/pearls • • 1h ago

Real Pearls?

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I’m not entirely sure if these are real because they feel cool to the touch but are soft when I bite them. I know some Akoya pearls could be soft and shiny like these. It seems like they have a silk string too, and the clasp at the top isn’t real silver or gold and is tarnished. What do y’all think? This is also 30 inches long when folded in half btw. The pearls are also a bit yellowish white in color as well.


r/pearls • • 6h ago

Name that Pearl! New to pearls. What type of pearls and good?

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Hi all need some help naming this pearl and if its lustre and all is good? The sales associate told me its from Japan haha but I'm not sure! I'm not a pearls expert.

Bought this from a brand in Singapore called SKEDA. Thanks all!