From Irritant to Elegance

Pearls start out as an irritant inside a mollusk and end up as gemstones adorning all types of people. To tell if they are real, gently rub against the teeth. If they are a little gritty they are real, if they are smooth, they are not!

[Shutterbug]

Love these on the black background.

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful

[Laurie]

Lovely collection!!

[Kathy A]

Beautiful.

[Diana]

Judging by the shape of them on the necklace, they look pretty real. A lovely flatly and shot.

[JackieR]

Beautiful ( I thought it was Vikki's at first! So aces!!!)

[Dawn]

Lovely indeed

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Brian]

Exquisite. fav

[Tunia McClure]

I haven't worn mine for years.

[Lin]

Wonderful capture (and I liked the narrative)

[Taffy]

I know what you mean -- and yet I see this image and think pearls deserve some attention again!

[Kathy]

A lovely photo of the pearls.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Pearls are so pretty- and what an interesting way to tell if they are real! Of course, I know that all of mine are imitation! Good shot!

[katy]

@shutterbug49 @bkbinthecity @luvmynynix @kjarn @ludwigsdiana @30pics4jackiesdiamond @Dawn @joansmor @briaan @tunia @linnypinny @taffy @randystreat @olivetreeann Thank you so much. They are real Diana, you should wear them to church or a master gardeners meeting Tunia. I wore these to my great granddaughter's 1st birthday party before I took the photo. I seldom go anywhere special to wear them but thought that would be the perfect place to get dressed up. Thanks again for your great comments

[Diane]

Beautiful how these pearls glow. You have inspired me. I'm going to get out my old pearls!

[katy]

@eudora thank you Diane and I’m so happy to hear that. I bet they look gorgeous on you.

[Marilyn Wigen]

Beautifully composed (duh!) and nice little narrative on pearls. You should wear them more often… it is my understanding that they become more lustrous the more they are worn.

[katy]

@marilyn lol! Thanks, Sissy. I probably should but I doubt the girls at work out would be impressed and that’s about the only place I go anymore! I have heard that as well about their luster