| Lily: You're learning the difference in values. An appraisal value may be for insurance purposes, replacement, retail, or court matters. You have to be aware of why the appraisal was written. The estate buyer needs to resell the pearls and make a profit. He may sell them that same day or in the next 5 years. It all depends on when an interested buyer comes along. If you have ever priced a used car, you have dealer price, trade-in value, and private sale value. It's the same car, but the values are always different and may vary greatly.
Your pearls: Yes, Miki clasps from that decade should all be stamped. Is it silver or gold? Can you post a picture of it? Thanks!
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Pretty Panda pic by nlerner on her U.S. excursion last year, San Diego Zoo.[/size][/size]
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