Greetings - My first post!
I have had these pearls of my aunt since the mix-sixties. I never really looked at them closely until recently.
Now I do I see by the marks on the short tongue in round barrel clasp that it has a rather expensive clasp. The stringing is original to the pearls, of that I am sure. So next I wonder what type of pearls they are?
Before registering I've been reading as much as I can about pearls and am amazed at how many different types there are. I know by looking at the bead holes and looking at each bead with high magnification that there is no flaking or damage. They are definitely not simulated pearls - ie not glass or plastic or Roman pearls.
There are some marks on the tiny clasp tongue which I cannot read. There are four marks on that side of the tongue. The first is the makers name initials and reads MH.
The second I cant see but in one image it looks like a big letter M in the middle, but in other images not. The next is the number 750 the export mark for 18k gold and the last a shield with a pointed base.
The necklace itself is just under 22" long. The pearls vary slightly from 7.5mms to 8mms. The drill holes are tiny. There is a knot in between.
I know from reading this site that Mikimoto seems to have been the inventor of a certain type of pearl and that he has many immitators. But I wonder who MH is and if anyone knows?
I read somewhere that wearing pearls increases their luster, so I am wearing them. To me they just look pearl coloured, not with a particular colour or sheen apart from creamy pearl. I will photograph them more closely after I have worn them for a week.
Lastly, I am thinking of selling them. The economy is tight and we could use the money. But how on earth can I figure out how much they may be worth ?
I really would appreciate guidance from the experts here and thank you for reading and looking at the images.
Jools in UK
I have had these pearls of my aunt since the mix-sixties. I never really looked at them closely until recently.
Now I do I see by the marks on the short tongue in round barrel clasp that it has a rather expensive clasp. The stringing is original to the pearls, of that I am sure. So next I wonder what type of pearls they are?
Before registering I've been reading as much as I can about pearls and am amazed at how many different types there are. I know by looking at the bead holes and looking at each bead with high magnification that there is no flaking or damage. They are definitely not simulated pearls - ie not glass or plastic or Roman pearls.
There are some marks on the tiny clasp tongue which I cannot read. There are four marks on that side of the tongue. The first is the makers name initials and reads MH.
The second I cant see but in one image it looks like a big letter M in the middle, but in other images not. The next is the number 750 the export mark for 18k gold and the last a shield with a pointed base.
The necklace itself is just under 22" long. The pearls vary slightly from 7.5mms to 8mms. The drill holes are tiny. There is a knot in between.
I know from reading this site that Mikimoto seems to have been the inventor of a certain type of pearl and that he has many immitators. But I wonder who MH is and if anyone knows?
I read somewhere that wearing pearls increases their luster, so I am wearing them. To me they just look pearl coloured, not with a particular colour or sheen apart from creamy pearl. I will photograph them more closely after I have worn them for a week.
Lastly, I am thinking of selling them. The economy is tight and we could use the money. But how on earth can I figure out how much they may be worth ?
I really would appreciate guidance from the experts here and thank you for reading and looking at the images.
Jools in UK
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