Value and Quality

[adgrish]

A coworker purchased these freshwater pearls (set) for me on a recent trip to Manila for my 17 year old step daughter. It's an 18 inch necklace, bracelet and studs. I would guess them to be about 4-5 mm. I was just curious the approximate value. I paid $75 for the set.

 

[Blossy]

Well I'm a total novice... I see what looks like a pretty lustre and orient, and some lovely overtones....

But I see a strand poorly matched for overtone, irregular shapes and blemishes, and in the upper left of one photo it looks like they are not strung so well.

Value? Sorry, no idea. I paid around the same several years ago for a strand and studs a little larger than these, not as shiny, but they were far rounder and with few visible blemishes.

 

[pattye]

Hello adgrish,

Welcome,

Blossy's remarks are an accurate evaluation of the pearls. They are cultured freshwater pearls from China. They have been nucleated with a small piece of donor tissue instead of a bead, and so are all nacre. Also in their favor, they are not so perfect that they will be mistaken for faux/imitation pearls. If the clasps and earring findings are solid 14k gold that would add value to the pearl set. A gift of pearls is loving and memorable, IMHO.

 

[Blossy]

I think the earrings in particular have a lovely colour!