| Wendy and All,
Yes, I agree that I would want to know. Also if the "pearls" were being left with me for repair or restringing, the time to let the customer know is before you have had the pearls in your possession. Eventually the beads will deteriorate enough that one will find out they are glass, and it would be terrible if they thought you had "switched pearls." I have heard stories like that about diamonds, women getting their ring back and suddenly they look closely at it and the diamond doesn't look the same. I feel we have the opportunity to give the information in a gentle way and show the indicators, so they can see for themselves. Because, as you mentioned, Wendy, we know how valued these strands are by the family, we can hear the stories but still be forthright about the pearls. Knotty, I agree I would never say how much.
Pattye
so many pearls, so little time |