eBay ad: Natural Pearls, 1 Carat Diamond.

[Caitlin]

This is going to be a live auction on May 25 @ 9am

http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ESTATE-JEWELRY-NATURAL-PEARLS-1-CARAT-DIAMOND_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ28258QQitemZ6624529771QQrdZ1
"Graduated pearl necklace, believed to be natural pearls, with clasp containing marquise cut diamond weighing approximately 1 Ct, note many pearls show wear. "

 

[Zeide Erskine]

Hi Caitlin,

Those are obviously cultured and drab and probably had their only even half-way acceptable side turned up for the picture. What sad thing to behold.

Zeide

 

[Caitlin]

Isn't it funny-that if thay say natural it isn't? No not funny-fraudulent. They say "believed to be natural"
"Many beads show wear" My well worn naturals didn't show any wear after I washed them! That phrase conjurs up beads showing through, doesn't it? The lesson here for an un-informed buyer is to read carefully.

For a "natural" possibility, it is worth it go get an appraisal before the sale. If you didn't, it is because you don't really want to know and the word "believed" is calculated to increase the sale price of an otherwise poor piece.

Why take a chance on something like this when you can get a Freshadama from an honest online dealer! (Shameless plug for Freshadamas, but I am not a seller - I am a buyer too! - an informed buyer ).