Multi-Strand "potato" pearls???

[Pearl Dreams]

Oh, heck, I wanted this to be post #2. Still learning how moderating works!

This is CatsNme's thread.

If I delete this post the whole thread will disappear, so I'm leaving it alone.

 

[CatsNme]

Multi-Strand "potato" pearls???

Four strands with solid 14K clasp (I hope I did not pay too much at $55); bead size 1.5 mm. I looked up the beads on line and found them described as "potato" pearls.



Has anyone seen and is familiar with this hallmarks? Who is it by?

I cleaned the necklace with Meyer's hand soap The beads now looks decent and presentable. The necklace looks very nice twisted.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

I moved my reply also.

They are certainly freshwater pearls; I've seen that shape described as rondelles. Assuming the clasp is actually 14K, the clasp alone is worth what you paid.

A general word of caution for jewelry on eBay coming from China: Metal may be stamped 14K yet only be plated base metal.

Howe about a neck shot?

 

[pattye]

Pretty necklace! I'd agree with calling this shape rondelle (roundel), or button shape pearls. If the clasp is truly 14k gold, you did just fine. Also, these type of pearls are all nacre (no bead inside). They cleaned up well!

 

[CatsNme]

Here's the photo with me wearing the necklace. I love the length and its casual look. A keeper

 

[CatsNme]

Hi Pattye, only time will tell as to whether or not the clasp is real gold. If I start to break out and my neck turns green, I will know it's not real gold (lol)

 

[SunSeeker]

very pretty neck shot! Thanks for sharing! I think you found a bargain

 

[CatsNme]

Thank you SunSeeker Looks like Mrs. Meyer's hand soap (not advertising) did a wonderful job cleaning the beads (hehe)

 

[MMtwo]

Very pretty! nice necklace, well done. Sending continued good fortune as you bang around on Ebay!

 

[BWeaves]

Oh wow. It looks great!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

That looks great!

 

[JerseyPearl]

CatsName, nice clean up! Fingers crossed that your neck doesn't go green. And I love that top you have on...so summery!

 

[CatsNme]

Thank you moneymeister, BWeaves, PD, and JP -

I love a good bargain. The beads cleaned up nicely and gives off a nice glow in natural light

 

[GemGeek]

I love it. Well worth the money.

 

[Katbran]

Looks great ! Very light and summery !