Hello, I purchased this necklace yesterday from a gentleman who was selling a few items from his wife's estate and wanted to see if anyone could provide any information on it. They were not expensive, I just thought they were beautiful. I don't have much knowledge about pearls, but have seen some great posts on this forum!
My responses to the questions are below.
1. Do the pearls feel slightly gritty or smooth when rubbed gently against another pearl? They feel slightly gritty. I did a quick tooth test on two of them.
2. Please provide clear, in-focus photos without flash against a white background (a paper towel works nicely.)
I've taken photos outdoors in sunlight, if indoor lighting would be helpful too let me know. No box or tags were included.
3. Any history you can give us about the pearls. Where/when you or your relative got them, any documentation you have (receipts, appraisals), their price range if you know it, etc. The seller thought these may have been purchased as early as the 20' through the 50's by his wife's grandfather for her grandmother. To me, the clasp style looks to be more on the vintage/modern side.
4. Describe any marks on the clasp. These may be numbers (14K, 585, 750, 925 etc.) or brand names or even pictures. If the clasp has stones, have you had them tested, or do you have documentation about what they are? They clasp is marked 14K585, but has not been tested. It has a black stone but I'm also not sure what it is.
5. Measure the pearls, with a millimeter ruler if possible. If they are graduated, measure the largest and smallest pearls. I have put a US penny for reference, if it would be helpful I'll get my husband to do a more precise measurement.
My responses to the questions are below.
1. Do the pearls feel slightly gritty or smooth when rubbed gently against another pearl? They feel slightly gritty. I did a quick tooth test on two of them.
2. Please provide clear, in-focus photos without flash against a white background (a paper towel works nicely.)
I've taken photos outdoors in sunlight, if indoor lighting would be helpful too let me know. No box or tags were included.
3. Any history you can give us about the pearls. Where/when you or your relative got them, any documentation you have (receipts, appraisals), their price range if you know it, etc. The seller thought these may have been purchased as early as the 20' through the 50's by his wife's grandfather for her grandmother. To me, the clasp style looks to be more on the vintage/modern side.
4. Describe any marks on the clasp. These may be numbers (14K, 585, 750, 925 etc.) or brand names or even pictures. If the clasp has stones, have you had them tested, or do you have documentation about what they are? They clasp is marked 14K585, but has not been tested. It has a black stone but I'm also not sure what it is.
5. Measure the pearls, with a millimeter ruler if possible. If they are graduated, measure the largest and smallest pearls. I have put a US penny for reference, if it would be helpful I'll get my husband to do a more precise measurement.
