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Akoya pearls, but I don't recognize the brand (likely now defunct).

For what it's worth, even if they were akoyas they would not sell for much. Used pearls just don't hold their value on resale unless they are Mikimoto (because there are buyers who will pay for the name) or if they were worn by someone famous.

Sounds like a plan. Do clean them first, though. ;)

I just want to add that even if they prove to be fake, that does not diminish their sentimental value. I still have a fake pearl necklace that was my mother's. I don't wear it, as she wore it half to death :D but it reminds me of her. Imitation pearls were very common in the 1950s and 60s.

Thank you for all the photos. As this is posted in Identify My Pearls, I assume you would like our evaluation of them. :) I have to say that my immediate impression, supported by looking closer at marks on the surface of the pearls, is that these are imitation pearls. They are also very...

I hope you will post photos after she has received them. :)

OK. It's 11:20 pm here so if I don't reply tonight I will tomorrow morning.

@tjjohnson1196, This thread took a different direction with another poster, and you still haven't gotten an answer about your inherited pearls. Repeating my earlier post: Please post some photos, on a white background (paper towel is fine), clear and in focus, no flash. Show us the entire...

Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm afraid you would not get much for the pearls, if they sold at all. Pre-owned pearls don't hold their value and off-round freshwaters in particular don't because there are so many out there. My advice for quick cash is to sell any gold you can spare. Or...

They are Chinese freshwater pearls, not high value. If you like them, buy them, but don't spend a lot. The first few posts of new members have to be manually approved because of all the spam posts the forum gets. And we are volunteers, and not online all the time. :) Sorry you had to wait, but...

One more thought: have her try on a 7.5-8.0mm strand somewhere. Any strand, any store, just to see the size on her neck. For me that is a bit on the small side but she may love it. (It is classic size but may not flatter everyone.) Pearl prices take a big jump at 8mm because akoyas are small...

Well then go for it :)-- and don't be surprised if more pearl purchases follow. Pearls are addictive! After all, celebrations and holidays all continue to come along. ;)

Cheating? I have a ton of pearls but the one thing I have not bought (new) is round akoyas (I do have a few vintage/graduated akoyas, bought pre-owned). I have white and fancy colored FW, baroque SS, baroque GSS, Tahitians, baroque akoyas and various pendants and earrings. But the price of...

From all that it does sound to me like PP might be the way to go. I would be remiss not to make another suggestion. Given that she only would wear them a few times per year, might it be a good idea to consider getting top quality freshwater pearls instead? Edisons, maybe? These are bead...

Akoyas have become more scarce and thus more expensive because of mortality of the oysters, for various reasons. Here is a thought-- are you certain she would prefer akoyas vs. Tahitians, south sea pearls or golden south sea pearls? And round vs. baroque? Is she being consulted, or is this to...