Featured (silver) pendant with large pearl - where from?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by aaroncab, Sep 13, 2019.

  1. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    I know next to nothing about pearls - but realize this is kind of a large one - the pearl itself is 16mm across. It's almost dome shaped, but the back side of the pearl is slightly convex and irregular, not flat. I think it's a real pearl based on all the reading I've done and the tooth test. The luster is really pretty. The bail of the pendant is marked only "925" - on the inside surface, the pendant itself I can't find a mark on. Here's some pics - any ideas where from?

    Thanks for looking!

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  2. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Possibly shell, but I don't think pearl.
     
  3. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Thanks, yes I guess it could be a piece of polished shell but I've never seen shell with that much luster before but it could very well be.
     
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  4. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Looks like a Mabe pearl.
    https://www.mastoloni.com/education/mabe-pearls/
     
    Last edited: Sep 13, 2019
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I agree, a Mabe pearl. The pendant looks Indonesian.
    Many white Mabe pearls are cultivated (saltwater) around the island of Lombok, Indonesia.
     
  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    agree , Mabe......i bought Mon earrings for her birthday...similar..
     
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  7. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Thank you very much everyone! Seems like there's a consensus that it's probably mabe. :playful::cool:
     
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