Venturing into eBay

[Lady_Disdain]

Ok, I admit that I decided to try my hand at buying pearls on eBay. How did I do on my first attempt?

14mm by 11m by 11mm
Slight pink overtones that the photos don't show well.

 

[BWeaves]

It looks OK. How do you feel about the quality vs. the price you paid? How do you feel about the seller? Professional or not?

 

[Lady_Disdain]

I paid $15 for it and it is a nice size, so not too bad. The seller's photo showed it in the best possible light, of course, but I expected that. The transaction went smoothly, so no complaints there either.

I would say it was fun but not something I would do for expensive pearls.

 

[BWeaves]

What are your plans for the pearl?

 

[pattye]

Seems an ok price. Bead nucleated fw? Drilled?

 

[Lady_Disdain]

I am thinking a ring, since it isn't round and won't be too tall (I hate very tall rings). Alternatively, it will become a pendant.

Pattye, it was sold as SS but yeah, right. It is bead nucleated and undrilled.

 

[GemGeek]

It's pretty! As long as you don't have unrealistic expectations, eBay can be a good place to find things.

 

[amti]

Who was the seller? Are you saying you don't think it is SS, Beatriz? It's a lovely shape.

 

[CathyKeshi]

I think for $15.00 you had a bit of fun, and got a pretty, puffy cloud of a pearl ... and you will likely make something wonderful out of it ... win win win

 

[Katbran]

Well I think it's pretty and the price is ok.. and I know you will find something wonderful to do with it ! Just curious .. you try making an offer if that was an option? I've found that an offer of 30% - 25% less than list is often accepted. My other things from Pearllunar arrived..one more pair of the 11mm white buttons..and they are nice...not at all unhappy for 24$.

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Pretty, puffy cloud is a nice description. And, perhaps, a good design starting point.

This one was an auction. I bid a little over $15 since that was the general closing bids on similar pearls. It was from Augustus Collection. The photo was pretty accurate, although it didn't show the pinkish overtones well. I guess I just don't trust eBay descriptions much - "unheated sapphire", "untreated ruby", etc. I was probably hasty in my comment and I should have left it out, since I am no expert and it is a serious accusation.

 

[CathyKeshi]

I've admired many a piece on Augustus Collection! There's a strand of mixed color SS keshi they've had for sale for nearly 2 years now ... one of these days, maybe ... Hope you'll show us what you make with your puffy pearly cloud, Beatriz

 

[Lady_Disdain]

I saw those! Droooool.

I have so many things on my wish list. I should really stop window shopping online.

 

[CathyKeshi]

Window shopping is dangerous ... especially if you happen to be in the PP vault LOL.

Augustus Collection has had a number of those strands, but there's one I just adore ... and it's been there forever, sigh ...

 

[CathyKeshi]

Beatriz, have you been to the Eastern Trade Winds website? I believe it's a "wholesale" or alternate site for Augustus Collection? Some of the same products, but not all. I've never bought from either.

 

[Naan]

beautiful and fancy overton's!

 

[kelluvpearls]

I think it's probably SS, I purchased from them before. I think for small value play pearls they are ok.

 

[Katbran]

Sven from Augusta Antiques is pretty reliable. He's based in Bali and usually has a small supply of SS pearls on his site. I've bought lots of things from him over the years , tho mainly his Vermeil findings. That said I wouldn't hesitate to buy a pearl from him.

 

[KarinK]

I have only had good service and good products from Sven. He is member here as well though has been quiet for a long time.

- Karin