Trying to show how Tahitian pearls compare with freshwater pearls, but it doesn't quite come across in the picture!
The middle strand is a quite expensive string of dyed freshwater pearls from Gems about four years ago.
The bottom strand is an early Rocks TV bargain lariat.
The freshwater pearls have a more distinct colour play with the pinks and greens being more obvious, but the lustre of the naturally-coloured Tahitians is in a different league altogether.
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