These are my Grandmother's pearls
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Also, the pearls were purchased at a high end jewelry store in St. Louis in the 50's or 60's. (I should mention that my grandmother only wore the best of things) Also, the individual pearls measure 4mm in diameter.
Would you have an idea as to their value?
pattye
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Welcome, CCallahan
Looking forward to additional photos. What length is the strand? Any markings on the clasp, 14k, 585, 750, 18k? Approximately what size are the pearls? Do you have a story to share about how your Grandmother got her pearls?
Looking forward to additional photos. What length is the strand? Any markings on the clasp, 14k, 585, 750, 18k? Approximately what size are the pearls? Do you have a story to share about how your Grandmother got her pearls?
Caitlin
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That clasp takes the pearls out of my realm for an estimate. For a really lovely strand of 7-8mm vintage akoyas, I always look at EBay's completed listing s for comparison. http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_fro...+akoya+necklace&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc
The first necklace looks very similar. It probably sold for no more than 10-15% off named price.
Of course someone else might have a better idea.
The first necklace looks very similar. It probably sold for no more than 10-15% off named price.
Of course someone else might have a better idea.
Pearl Dreams
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I re-ran Caitlin's link with US only results (to eliminate all the Chinese sellers who call freshwater strands "akoya") and I think she was referring to this one, listed at $200 but sold for Best Offer (actually selling price will eventually be visible on feedback page if/when feedback is posted):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AKOYA-PEARL...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AKOYA-PEARL...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Caitlin
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Hi, I idn't know that didn't work. It was this one. I think the clasp takes it out of the $200 category.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLAWLESS-ES...S_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item4abcb6f13f
Somewhere in the small print, it says this one is a Mikimoto. That does add a premium for the brand name. So the value is dependent on the clasp.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLAWLESS-ES...S_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item4abcb6f13f
Somewhere in the small print, it says this one is a Mikimoto. That does add a premium for the brand name. So the value is dependent on the clasp.
Hello ccallahan,
Do let us know more about the clasp i.e. what karat gold and what gemstone it has and also try taking a close up macro photo of the necklace on white kitchen paper or similar. Also for the photo try winding around and around as a couple of those sites showed. This will give a good look at all the pearls and hopefully show the full lustre and beauty of them.
I think from your photos so far the necklace is worth far more than the $200 piece that was on eBay. They were under-priced and the buyer got a real bargain from the looks of them. But the better the photo and more information regarding the clasp will all us to get a better idea of quality all round and hence a more accurate price. You can't go by the Mikimoto pearls because the name alone makes them worth more.
Dawn - Bodecia
http://www.ebay.com/sch/dawncee333/m.html
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Do let us know more about the clasp i.e. what karat gold and what gemstone it has and also try taking a close up macro photo of the necklace on white kitchen paper or similar. Also for the photo try winding around and around as a couple of those sites showed. This will give a good look at all the pearls and hopefully show the full lustre and beauty of them.
I think from your photos so far the necklace is worth far more than the $200 piece that was on eBay. They were under-priced and the buyer got a real bargain from the looks of them. But the better the photo and more information regarding the clasp will all us to get a better idea of quality all round and hence a more accurate price. You can't go by the Mikimoto pearls because the name alone makes them worth more.
Dawn - Bodecia
http://www.ebay.com/sch/dawncee333/m.html
eBay Seller ID dawncee333 and natural pearl collector and all round pearl lover.
