https://karennamarajcollection.com/pearl-guide/. Karenna Maraj Jewelry. Pearl Guide. (Jody Gray) There is a lot of great information here. I am only including how to tell the difference between real and fake pearls and how to care for and store pearls in my post.
The way to tell the difference between real and fake pearls is by judging the surface and evaluating how textured it is. Real pearls will have a slightly uneven, rough surface. It is a trick to rub your teeth lightly over the surface to be able to feel the texture. Faux pearls are made from glass or plastic and are totally smooth. Real pearls also vary in size, color and luster and don’t look uniform.
Pearl care and cleaning. You should be gentle on your pearls since they are naturally soft. Try not to get lotions, hairspray and perfumes on pearls because this can deteriorate the luster. Wipe them down before putting them away in a soft cloth bag, not plastic.
If you wear your pearls often we recommend getting your strand restrung every 5 years.
Cleaning. After about 6 wears it is good to clean the pearls with warm water and a little mild soap. Dampen the soft rag with a little of the water and mild soap mixture and wipe the pearls down. You can use a Q-tip dipped in a little jewelry cleaner to clean the clasp. Then dry off.
Over time contact with the skin’s oils can cause the layers of the pearls to deteriorate. The best way to clean pearl necklaces is to use a soft damp cloth to wipe down the pearl after each wear to remove perspiration and skin oils. Never use anything abrasive on the pearls, like a toothbrush or a plastic sponge or jewelry cleaning solution. Also, try not to wet the cord between each pearl because that will weaken the silk.
Storing. Pearls should not be stored with any other pieces of jewelry, since they are prone to scratches. Do not store pearls in air tight bags, cotton or wool because it will dry out the pearl and deteriorate the surface. Instead store in silk or suede.
https://www.pearlsofjoy.com/pages/freshwater-pearl-buying-guide. Pearls of Joy. Freshwater Pearls the official Buyer’s Guide. Fun, feminine and so very affordable, the Freshwater pearl is on the fast-track to become the world’s most interesting and ever-changing pearl type. The Freshwater Pearl Buyer’s Guide from the pearl experts at PearlsofJoy.com is here to answer all your questions about these colorful pearls. From the pearl farms to their dazzling array of colors to learning how to grade and evaluate each freshwater pearl grade … all your questions will be answered here.
Vintage. Classic Faux Glass Pearl Choker. Traditional “Coming of Age” or special occasion gift. Age and wear have weakened, stretched and frayed the silk cord. Demo.
Vintage. Classic Faux Glass Pearl Choker. Traditional “Coming of Age” or special occasion gift. Age and wear have weakened, stretched and frayed the silk cord. Demo.
Heidi Daus. Swarovski Crystal Butterfly. Gray Glass Faux Pearls. 16” - 20”. Value $180. My Price $90.
Heidi Daus. Swarovski Crystal Butterfly. Gray Glass Faux Pearls. 16” - 20”. Value $180. My Price $90.
Judith Ripka. 925 Sterling. Enhancer. Maltese Cross. Mother of Pearl with Amethyst Center. Faux White Glass Pearl. Simulated Diamond Accents of the Enhancer and Magnetic Clasp. (18”) Value $280 My Price $140
Judith Ripka. 925 Sterling. Enhancer. Maltese Cross. Mother of Pearl with Amethyst Center. Faux White Glass Pearl. Simulated Diamond Accents of the Enhancer and Magnetic Clasp. (18”) Value $280 My Price $140
Judith Ripka. 925 Sterling. Enhancer. Maltese Cross. Mother of Pearl with Amethyst Center. Faux White Glass Pearl. Simulated Diamond Accents of the Enhancer and Magnetic Clasp. (18”) Value $280 My Price $140
White Cultured Pearls. Black Onyx. Turquoise. 925 Sterling Clasp. 20" - 22" Value $600. My Price $300. This is likely the famous $900 Necklace. Mom bought a necklace online with her credit card. She made a $300 and thought it was paid for. Then, she received another bill. She learned that it was 3 payments of $300. She was so angry she stopped buying from them.
White Cultured Pearls. Black Onyx. Turquoise. 925 Sterling Clasp. 20" - 22" Value $600. My Price $300.
Ross Simmons. Black Onyx. Gray Cultured Pearls. Peacock Cultured Pearls. 925 Sterling Toggle Clasp. 17" Value $80. My Price $40.
Ross Simmons. Black Onyx. Gray Cultured Pearls. Peacock Cultured Pearls. 925 Sterling Toggle Clasp. 17" Value $80. My Price $40.
Barse. Faceted Smokey Quartz and Gold Tone Cultured Pearls. Value $78 My Price $39
Barse. Faceted Smokey Quartz and Gold Tone Cultured Pearls. Value $78 My Price $39
AVON. Genuine Freshwater Pearls and Garnets. Necklace (18”) and Earring Set. Value $40 My Price $20
AVON. Genuine Freshwater Pearls and Garnets. Necklace (18”) and Earring Set. Value $40 My Price $20
925 Sajen Faceted Amethyst (uncertain) Stone Medallions Pearl Necklace. 18” Value $120. My Price $60
925 Sajen Faceted Amethyst (uncertain) Stone Medallions Pearl Necklace. 18” Value $120. My Price $60
Vintage. Hand Knotted Peacock Freshwater Pearls. Silver diamond-cut accent beads. Necklace (18”) and Earrings. Value $60 My Price $30
Vintage. Hand Knotted Peacock Freshwater Pearls. Silver diamond-cut accent beads. Necklace (18”) and Earrings. Value $60 My Price $30
Vintage. 14K (clasp) Hand Knotted Peacock Freshwater Pearls. Necklace (18”) and Earrings. Value $80 My Price $40
Vintage. 14K (clasp) Hand Knotted Peacock Freshwater Pearls. Necklace (18”) and Earrings. Value $80 My Price $40
Silvertone Chain Station Faux Silver-Gray Glass Pearls (17”) and Earrings. Value $60 My Price $30
Silvertone Chain Station Faux Silver-Gray Glass Pearls (17”) and Earrings. Value $60 My Price $30
925 A White and Taupe Cultured Pearls. Marcasite Accent Beads. Sterling Chain Link Necklace. 55” (no clasp) Wrapped twice. Value $180 My Price $90
925 A White and Taupe Cultured Pearls. Marcasite Accent Beads. Sterling Chain Link Necklace. 55” (no clasp) Wrapped three times. Value $180 My Price $90
925 A White and Taupe Cultured Pearls. Marcasite Accent Beads. Sterling Chain Link Necklace. 55” (no clasp) Wrapped four times. Value $180 My Price $90
925 A White and Taupe Cultured Pearls. Marcasite Accent Beads. Sterling Chain Link Necklace. 55” (no clasp) Wrapped four times. Value $180 My Price $90
Brown, Taupe, Beige Cultured Pearls. Gold-flecked Silk cord. 100” (no clasp) Wrapped four times. Value $200 My Price $100.
Brown, Taupe, Beige Cultured Pearls. Gold-flecked Silk cord. 100” (no clasp) Doubled (four strands each side) then twisted several times, joined with a necklace shortener. Value $200 My Price $100
Back view with the necklace shortener.
Brown, Taupe, Beige Cultured Pearls. Gold-flecked Silk cord. 100” (no clasp) Value $200 My Price $100.
Brown, Taupe, Beige Cultured Pearls. Gold-flecked Silk cord. 100” (no clasp) Doubled (four strands each side) then twisted several times, joined with a necklace shortener. Brought to the front and used to attach a Carolyn Pollack Enhancer.
Brown, Taupe, Beige Cultured Pearls. Gold-flecked Silk cord. 100” (no clasp) Doubled (four strands each side) then twisted several times, joined with a necklace shortener. Brought to the front and used to attach a Brass and Taupe Enamel Pendant.
Brown, Taupe, Beige Cultured Pearls. Gold-flecked Silk cord. 100” (no clasp) Doubled (four strands each side) then twisted several times, joined with a necklace shortener (in back). Enhancer. Joseph Esposito. Sterling Dogwood, 14K Gold Center (hinged). “Where all love begins and ends” (Legend of the Dogwood) Value $180 My Price $90
Carolyn Pollack. 925 Tahitian Pearls, Red Jasper, Tiger’s Eye, Sterling Bead Necklace. 36” Wrapped twice. 925 Enhancer. Tiger’s Eye, Garnet Center (hinged) Value $280. My Price $140.
Carolyn Pollack. 925 Tahitian Pearls, Red Jasper, Tiger’s Eye, Sterling Bead Necklace. 36” Wrapped twice. 925 Enhancer. Tiger’s Eye, Garnet Center (hinged) Value $280. My Price $140.
Carolyn Pollack. 925 Tahitian Pearls, Red Jasper, Tiger’s Eye, Sterling Bead Necklace. 36” Wrapped twice. 925 Enhancer. Tiger’s Eye, Garnet Center (hinged) Value $280. My Price $140.
Carolyn Pollack. 925 Tahitian Pearls, Red Jasper, Tiger’s Eye, Sterling Bead Necklace. 36” 925 Enhancer. Tiger’s Eye, Garnet Center (hinged) Value $280. My Price $140.
Graziano (R.J.) Hand Knotted Faux Gold-Beige Glass Pearls. 63” Wrapped Twice. Value $40 My Price $20
Graziano (R.J.) Hand Knotted Faux Gold-Beige Glass Pearls. 63” Wrapped three times. Value $40 My Price $20
Graziano (R.J.) Hand Knotted Faux Gold-Beige Glass Pearls. 63” Wrapped four times. Value $40 My Price $20
Graziano (R.J.) Hand Knotted Faux Gold-Beige Glass Pearls. 63” Wrapped four times. Value $40 My Price $20
Hand Knotted (Brown Silk) Faux White Glass Pearls. 72” Wrapped three times. Value $60 My Price $30
Hand Knotted (Brown Silk) Faux White Glass Pearls. 72” Wrapped four times. Value $60 My Price $30
Hand Knotted (Brown Silk) Faux White Glass Pearls. 72” Value $60 My Price $30
AVON. 14k Gold. Genuine Cultured Pearl, Diamond Accent. (not original chain) Value $55 My Price $27.50 On 14k USA Chain. 18” Value $120. My Price $60.
AVON. 14k Gold. Genuine Cultured Pearl, Diamond Accent. (not original chain) Value $55 My Price $27.50 On 14k USA Chain. 18” Value $120. My Price $60.
7mm Faux Pearl. Gold Tone Chain. 18” Value $15 My Price $7.50
7mm Faux Pearl. Gold Tone Chain. 18” Value $15 My Price $7.50
6.5mm Cultured Pearl. 14k Chain. 18” Value $130 My Price $65.
AVON. Pearlesque Gift Set. Necklace (18”) and Earrings. Value $20 My Price $10
AVON. Pearlesque Gift Set. Necklace (18”) and Earrings. Value $20 My Price $10
AVON. Gold Tone Pearl Calla Lily Choker and Earrings. 17” Value $25 My Price $12.50
AVON. Gold Tone Pearl Calla Lily Choker and Earrings. 17” Value $25 My Price $12.50
JCM. 10k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Drop Station Choker. 17” Value $90 My Price $45. Earrings. They match in shape and Mom had them stored together as a set. I couldn’t find a JCM set like this. I did find the same JCM hoop design Value $115 My Price $57.50
JCM. 10k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Drop Station Choker. 17” Value $90 My Price $45. Earrings. They match in shape and Mom had them stored together as a set. I couldn’t find a JCM set like this. I did find the same JCM hoop design Value $115 My Price $57.50
HG Israel. Gray Cultured Pearl 925 Sterling Rose Pendant. Value $60 My Price $30. On a Sterling Chain. 18” Value $40 My Price $20
HG Israel. Gray Cultured Pearl 925 Sterling Rose Pendant. Value $60 My Price $30.
AVON. Faux Pearl, Black Enamel and Rhinestone Enhancer with Earrings. Value $25. My Price $12.50. On Black Rubber Choker 4mm 18.11” Silver Clasp. Amazon $6.29 + tax.
AVON. Faux Pearl, Black Enamel and Rhinestone Enhancer with Earrings. Value $25. My Price $12.50. On Rare Vintage. Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (50”, strung on wire) wrapped twice. Value $85. My Price $42.50
AVON. Faux Pearl, Black Enamel and Rhinestone Enhancer with Earrings. Value $25. My Price $12.50. On Rare Vintage. Long Black Glass Beads of varied sizes and shapes (50”, strung on wire) wrapped three times. Value $85. My Price $42.50
AVON. Faux Pearl, Black Enamel and Rhinestone Enhancer with Earrings. Value $25. My Price $12.50. On Vintage. Faceted Black Glass Bead Choker (13” - 15.5”).
AVON. Faux Pearl, Black Enamel and Rhinestone Enhancer with Earrings. Value $25. My Price $12.50. On Vintage. Hand Knotted Faux Pearl Choker. 20”
AVON. Faux Pearl, Black Enamel and Rhinestone Enhancer with Earrings. Value $25. My Price $12.50.
Anne Klein Hand Knotted Pearl Choker (16” Gold-tone red jeweled clasp) Value $29. My Price $14.50
Anne Klein Hand Knotted Pearl Choker (16” Gold-tone red jeweled clasp) Value $29. My Price $14.50
Anne Klein Hand Knotted Pearl Choker (16” Gold-tone red jeweled clasp) Value $29. My Price $14.50 Carolyn Pollack Enhancer Pendant.
Anne Klein Hand Knotted Pearl Choker (16” Gold-tone red jeweled clasp) Value $29. My Price $14.50 Carolyn Pollack Enhancer Pendant (Charoite).
Anne Klein Hand Knotted Pearl Choker (16” Gold-tone red jeweled clasp) Value $29. My Price $14.50 Barbara Bixby Tiger’s Eye Enhancer Pendant.
Large Cultured Pearl.14K setting. Value $595. My Price $297.50. On 14K Italy. Chain. 16" Value $300 My Price $150 *Best Buy - 14K Chain.
Large Cultured Pearl.14K setting. Value $595. My Price $297.50. On 14K Italy. Chain. 16" Value $300 My Price $150 *Best Buy - 14K Chain.
Culture Pearl Grape Cluster. 14K setting. Value $150 My Price $75. On J. Gold Chain. Italy. QVC. 18" Value $200 My Price $100
Culture Pearl Grape Cluster. 14K setting. Value $150 My Price $75. On J. Gold Chain. Italy. QVC. 18" Value $200 My Price $100
Sterling. Mother Child Caged Pearl Amethyst Pendant Necklace. 18" Value $36. My Price $18.
Sterling. Mother Child Caged Pearl Amethyst Pendant Necklace. 18" V
alue $36. My Price $18.
Delicate Gold Tone Circle, Leaf with Faux Pearl Pendant. Value $15. My Price $7.50. On Gold Tone Plated Iron Chain. 18" $1.00
QVC. Veronese Collection. Floating Pearls.Three-Strand 18k Bonded Sterling. 16.5" (shortest strand) In the original box with certificate. Value $220. My Price $110.
QVC. Veronese Collection. Floating Pearls.Three-Strand 18k Bonded Sterling. 16.5" (shortest strand) In the original box with certificate. Value $220. My Price $110.
Three-Strand Faux Pearl Choker. Pendant, Gold Tone Filigree Setting. Mine. I purchased it when I worked at Carson Pirie Scott, in the early 90s. Hasn't been worn. Value $40 My Price $20. One of the things I'm thinking of doing is renting jewelry for special occasions; for example, prom, weddings, a job interview.
Three-Strand Faux Pearl Choker. Pendant, Gold Tone Filigree Setting. Mine. Value $40 My Price $20.
Three-Strand Faux Pearl Choker. Pendant, Gold Tone Filigree Setting. Pictured on a display in my curio cabinet - it was given to me, so I have an extra one and I've realized it's a FANTASTIC place to keep and display jewelry in a bedroom.
Necklace Shortener Clasps. Amazon. $12.49. 16 pcs. Brass. 8 goldtone, 8 silvertone.
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