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I would recommend you get them appraised. They way the pearls are graduated and the use of French Wire at the clasp, make me think they are from the 1980's-90's. The clasp design was popular back then. I can't believe I'm talking about the 80-90's as old!... but it's now considered vintage. The...

I don't think it's black nail polish. I've seen this damage before on pearls. I can't be certain, but I think "seconds" were sold at gem shows and had black sharpie marks on pearls of lesser quality, but had a 14k gold clasp. I would suggest having them reknotted and remove the damaged pearl, if...

I love that you love your pearls so much you wear them every day.

Does the seller have a Facebook Page? I would also share your experience on Paypal's Facebook Page. Also send them both a message via Facebook. Sometimes that will get you help. As for USPS? I would contact your Congressperson. Sometimes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease! Good luck!

I realize I am a new member to this group, Pearl-Guide, but I have been restringing and reknotting pearls, glass and stones for customers since 1982. I am not surprised to see a gold clasp on glass pearls. In the 1990-2010's, gem shows were extremely popular and, even before that, picking up...

Hi Nora, You are very lucky to have pearls your mother wore. Yes, they are glass but they look to be in good condition. In the old days (1930-50's), they would often use a sterling clasp because sterling was cheap, in those days. When pearls gained popularity after Chanel started wearing them...