Inherited pearls - can anyone help??

[brixxy]

Hello!

I have inherited these pearls from aunt - I have been told they were puchased from Mikimoto in Hong Kong in 1972. I have also been told there are 171 pearls ( dont quote me on that - I have not actaully counted) and the clasp has 15 sapphires. My eyesight is not too good so I can not make out what the stamp is on the back - I can see 4K or maybe 14K

Can anyone tell me the rought value of these pearls - I will be looking into selling these - would also appreciate any advice on how to sell pearls - I am based in Melbourne Australia

Thanks appreciate as much info as you can give me

Brixxy

[lisa c]

Hi Brixxy, a little off topic of what theyre worth, until one of the experts pops up to help you with that - would you tell us what type of camera you used, what lighting (indoor, outdoor, next to a window, lamp?)what setting on your camera you used or if you photo-shopped it to adjust for the quirks of your lighting?)

You seemed to capture a really elusive quality in your photo, iridescence, and we want to learn from you, if you are willing?

[Marianne]

Hi Brixxy,
The pearls appear to be baroque akoya. Not sure of the value. The clasp is really beautiful!

[Caitlin]

I think they look like baroque akoya also. They are very beautiful, but I have no clue if they are a brand name. I don't see a Mikimoto on the clasp, but I am just a guesser, not an expert.

[brixxy]

Thanks for the responses everyone - they could be baroque akoya - my 93yr old grandma mentioned they were miki however she could be mistaken... god bless! any information on baroque akoya would also be appreciated! I will google it now

Lisa c - I took these pics using a Canon EOS1000 DSLR - just used the flower setting - nothing else... had the pearls on a black tablecloth and use a desklamp... thats it - pretty simple! To be honest I am usually not that good at taking photos - but read somewhere else on this form a suggestion to used the "flower" mode and it must have worked!

Again - thanks all and appreciate any other advice you have - especially if anyone knows how I can go about selling in Melbourne - Australia - are there any experts out there??

[lisa c]

Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to answer the photography questions. As I said you captured an elusive quality, one that we tear our hair out trying to achieve!

Good luck with your sale!

[Caitlin]

That is a splendid necklace! Good Luck!

[Vmarble]

Did you find someone to evaluate your pearls and are you going to sell them?

[Mary Montpezat]

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Did you find someone to evaluate your pearls and are you going to sell them? "

Indeed! If they are indeed Mikimoto circa 1972 and the nacre is as rich as the photo indicates they will be worth in the several thousands. I have just had a double strand of AAA Mikimoto I own valued at over $4000 - and they are way shorter than these, barely 17 inches. Make sure you sell to a reputable dealer and go to an evaluator who is not connected with the dealer first!

[Mary Montpezat]

Whoah - a quick google check finds baroque Mikimoto pearls for $44,000, through a signature jeweller. Perhaps you had better insure them!