Hi! I too have drop pearl earrings, clear stones set in white metal stamped with 'pm 70'. What does this mark mean please?
Genuine - Real - Pearls by: Anonymous
Hi Tg You will have the pearls examined by someone with knowledge of pearls, which doesn't necessarily mean a jeweler ;-)
One big clue can often be found around the drill hole. Genuine pearls of good quality are drilled from both ends to meet in the centre of the pearl. This means the drill hole on either side of the Pearl will be smooth with no evidence Of peeling or flaking. Another pearl identification tool Often overlooked is the eye test. LOOK at your pearls - Are they smooth and round, well matched for size and color? Are your pearls lustrous, do they "twink" at you when you roll them between your fingers?
Genuine pearls which include cultured pearls and rare natural pearls, the latter of which has a thicker, surface deposit of nacreous layers. Don't forget that vintage pearls will need re-threading and experienced pearl threaders can provide a wealth of information.
