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<p>[QUOTE="Ownedbybear, post: 1414035, member: 29"]The definitive check for cultured vs real is to X ray the things, although if you've handled enough, you can sometimes tell. And yes, cultured would have at the least silver or gold fittings. Real salt water usually have rather splendid clasps, including precious stones. </p><p><br /></p><p>I have some MAjorica pearls which have that style of safety chain, although it's silver, not base metal.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ownedbybear, post: 1414035, member: 29"]The definitive check for cultured vs real is to X ray the things, although if you've handled enough, you can sometimes tell. And yes, cultured would have at the least silver or gold fittings. Real salt water usually have rather splendid clasps, including precious stones. I have some MAjorica pearls which have that style of safety chain, although it's silver, not base metal.[/QUOTE]
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