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Originally Posted by ardec1 ...120 pearls, each about 6mm in diameter and just about perfectly round... |
Any idea how old they really are?
Natural - i.e. not cultured - that large, well matched as you describe, many and round would be a TREASURE.
On the other hand, matched size and close to geometrically correct round shapes for such a long strand hints at cultured pearls. And I wouldn't know if and who could value them online from pictures. There should be a jewelry appraiser in the area who could help you. A few were mentioned on this forum.
A report by a major gemological laboratory would be desirable if the pearls were natural (not cultured) as such things are desperately rare and valuable...so certain ID means allot. It makes little sense to have a report from AGTA, GIA, SSEF or whatever saying that the pearls are bead-nucleated cultured. Besides, these reports do not record quality or monetary value - so they'd not be useful in the same way/situation as an appraisal would.
My 2c. - just about the use of these 'papers'. I can't know exactly what your pearls are and what would best fit your intentions with them (curiosity? impending buy or sale? etc.)...