The diamond and star marking indicate that S&W worked on the revolver. A private gunsmith usually didn't mark the guns he worked on.

"In my experience, the aftermarket pearls are worth around 100."

Here's your answer, posted by handejector, about the pearls. He is not only the owner of this forum, but a very experienced and respected dealer as well.

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