Was this an OK deal?

[katkat]

they have lots of good feedback and dont seem to usually deal with pearls. I asked them and they said it was something they came across at an estate sale.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...00029842256&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWN:IT&rd=1

 

[jshepherd]

Fine enough for the current price. But disregard the pearls. They will have to be replaced. It looks like there is nothing more than a bead left in the right one.

 

[katkat]

oh, ok. $15 is what it would be for scrap weight, so I guess its ok

 

[skyflyer3]

How about these pearls? I know they are cream toned, but I actually like that about them:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200037309479

 

[pattye]

What mm are they? Can they send you some close up photos? Its pretty hard to tell anything from what is shown. No info about their return policy either. Also you can get a freshwater AA (at least) in 22" from any of the pearl people here, and they could probably chose a strand that is more ivory or creamy in color, for around $100-125 in 6-7mm. Remember, akoya means it's a mop bead in the center with ? amount of nacre. I was visiting my sis last week and took a look at her strand of akoyas, seldom worn, and I could see without my loupe easily where a number of the pearls were down to the bead. I hated to tell her. I am getting her some freshwater strands however.
Pattye