[micheleefree]

Hi,
I am trying to find out something about a pearl pendant that I have. It is on a 14k gold setting and has about 8 pearls. I do not know if they are cultured or natural pearls. I can not find anything like it. I am not a pearl expert. Can some one help me? I can provide pics if needed.

[Ashley]

Hi Michelee,

Could you post some images of the pendant in question? That would go a long way towards helping everyone on the forum get a good idea of what you're dealing with!

[Kevin Canning]

pics are a must if you want some help on that one.

[micheleefree]

Thanks for responding. I will get the pics and get them posted
Thanks

[micheleefree]

Here are my picts of the pendant.

[smetzler]

Like it a lot. My aesthetic preference, too: all about the pearls—very elegant. Would definitely consider purchasing if discovered at retail. Looks like 5-7mm Akoya, with impressive rose overtones (assuming untreated). I suppose the pros here will need to know provenance as well to get a better read.

Steve
Seattle

[purepearls]

They appear to be cultured pearls based on the roundness and bright white color.

[micheleefree]

Thanks for responding so quickly. Should I get an appraisal on it to find out its worth as well as weather the pearls are cultured of not? An if I should, does anyone know a could appraiser? I live in Oregon (no one may know any one here, If not the best place to get this information other than the telephone book. Tried that.
Thanks

[pattye]

Hi Micheleefree,

I'm here in Oregon also, and was referred by folks on this forum to Sharon Wakefield of Northwest Gemological Lab in Boise Idaho. She is trained in pearl appraisal. I had a number of pieces done.

Her phone number is 208 362-3938
Email: sharon@gem-science.com

The safest way to send jewelry of high value is via registered mail and insured. Although you could probably take it in person if you wish! Sharon will go over that with you. I was very pleased with the thoroughness of her work and her top credentials. And pleased with the cost also.

Your piece is beautiful, and probably made for the American market as it is in 14k. Just gorgeous pearls! I hope you wear it often!

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[pattye]

ps. Is your piece actually an enhancer? If so , awesome!

Pattye

[micheleefree]

At the risk of sounding stupid, what is an enhancer? I am new to this. Does it mean that it is part of a strand of beads, than yes. If that is not what it means than I have no idea.

[pattye]

Hi Again,

It just means that the bail (the part that goes over the pearls) opens to slip over the pearls, or chain. It then has a locking mechanism to reclose it and keep the pendant secure.

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[micheleefree]

Yes it is an enhancer. I am enjoying learning new thing about the pearls. These pearls where given to my son and he is curious about what anyone here would say it was worth just by the picture. An jeweler said that he would put a price of $350.00 if he had it in his shop. I am going to have it appraised and then my son may want to put it up for sale (I would like to keep it, but he is not going for that.) Thanks for all of the assistance thus far.

[Sueki]

Hi Michelee,
I think it's beautiful, and would love to buy it - along with a few others, I think !

[micheleefree]

I am going today to see about getting it appraised. I would love to hear offers seeing as my son is set on selling it. I am very amazed at how intricate and complex pearls are. I never new they were so interesting. Thanks again for all of the help. I will get back to everyone on the appraisal.