25K freshwater strand

[Kaywal]

Has anyone seen this strand? 25K?

http://www.rauantiques.com/29-0554.html

It states, "certified natural color."
Do they mean natural fw pearls--or just natural color cultured fw pearls? hmmmm

[lisamla]

I read it as natural color only. Doesn't look like it is knotted between each pearl. I wouldn't pay that price for it.

[pattye]

I emailed to find out how many pearls, and why it appears to not be knotted. We'll see if I get an answer.

pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[airdancer]

yes - too expensive but does look very round.

[The Pearl Outlet]

I'd agree, the color is natural, but the pearls are cultured. Here's a picture of an 11-12mm strand I picked up for under $1000.



I'll sell it for a mere $20k to anyone who is interested... JK

[Pearl Dreams]

I saw a multicolored CFWP strand at Nordstrom last week, $4000. Granted the clasp was 18K and had diamonds on it, but the color and luster were inferior to that of Jeremy's exotics.

[pearlescence]

As Terry so rightly implies, things are worth what someone will pay for them. Someone with a lot more money than sense might well pay for that unknotted necklace and then be happy to boast about how much was paid
It's a bit cheeky to also add shipping on top.

[jerin]

I'd agree, the color is natural, but the pearls are cultured. Here's a picture of an 11-12mm strand I picked up for under $1000.



I'll sell it for a mere $20k to anyone who is interested... JK

Hi Terry,

aren´t you just a soul - weilling to sell it for a mere 20k... But it is lovely. Do you have it still in your posession and what would you want for it?

[nlerner]

Hi Jerin,

Here is TPO's link to Multicolored FWP up to 10 mm.

http://www.thepearloutlet.com/servle...modityID=13087

[knotty panda]

What the antique seller's ad means is, they will sell it for 25K to anyone who is certifiable and will pay that.

[Pearl Dreams]

...anyone who is certifiable...

HAHAHAHAHA!

[The Pearl Outlet]

Jerin, Yes, I still have that strand. I bought it because I knew it would make a great picture. I haven't listed it yet on that FW Multicolor page (though I've used the picture). I'll list it later today after re-verifying the size and price.

The one selling for 25k probably isn't knotted only because the picture was taken before it was strung.

[Kaywal]

It's a bit cheeky to also add shipping on top.

haHA! Cheeky indeed.

This other strand is certified "natural."

http://www.rauantiques.com/28-8099.html

How would one be able to determine if fw are natural?
These look a little too perfect to be natural.

[Caitlin]

Everything from Rau Antiques is extremely overpriced, like marked up 25 times. I don't even bother to go there any more.