Never clasped Mikimoto Cultured Pearls Worth getting appraised locally?

[lauralaw]

I do not know much about pearls but these have been sitting in the closet for many years. From what I see online they get sold on ebay auctions from like 500-1000 , retail higher. The one thing I do not see online is never clasped mikimoto's in the box with wax seals.

Here are a few images

 

[Diamondsareforever]

This looks very special. I can’t say for certain that it’s authentic from photos but it does look special like I said.
Good luck finding someone locally that knows their pearls.

you could probably find a buyer without the appraisal. Just take good photos and put on eBay for your asking price OBO
Hope this helps

 

[pattye]

I've never seen wax seals like this before; thanks very much for the photos!

 

[Diamondsareforever]

I've never seen wax seals like this before; thanks very much for the photos!

I have seen once maybe, but the piece does seem pretty rare. That’s why I like auctions!!

 

[lauralaw]

I have seen once maybe, but the piece does seem pretty rare. That’s why I like auctions!!

Ebay or are there better sites for pearls? Want to sell them to someone but also want to know if this is a rare never sold bunch lol. Maybe from a heist and passed down the line lol

 

[Diamondsareforever]

Ebay or are there better sites for pearls? Want to sell them to someone but also want to know if this is a rare never sold bunch lol. Maybe from a heist and passed down the line lol

lol I don’t know, perhaps. I like eBay, yes. It’s the only place I use for sales due to their high volume of customers, so you get a huge audience.
If you know anyone locally who could help you out selling. Someone who has a background in selling pearls so maybe like a “consignment” I believe they call it.
I’d be willing to help if you want but I understand the need for someone local.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Ebay or are there better sites for pearls? Want to sell them to someone but also want to know if this is a rare never sold bunch lol. Maybe from a heist and passed down the line lol

Loupe Troop

 

[lauralaw]

so far little luck, i reached out tonight to online sites that state they will look at the photos. I did some more research and the clasp appears to be 1940's "could be wrong" Possibly bought in japan as the few i found with wax the comments mentioned bought overseas vs at a local jewelry shop. I guess i need to keep looking. Would like them to go to a nice home that will appreciate them