old cultured pearls

By | 26 Aug 2008 | FAQ , Pearl Science

Telling the difference between Cultured and Synthetic Pearls

Customer Inquiry:  My mom recently passed away, and when going through her boxes, I found several strands of pearls that belonged to my great, great grandmother. They are very beautiful, but how can I tell if they are good pearls or costume pearls, and how can I clean them? Any help would be appreciated.  My friend [...]