Shannonkempenich
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A couple of hours ago I was slurping down oysters with my girlfriend and all of a sudden I had a smooth round thing floating around in my mouth! I'm not choking anymore, but I could use some help in identifying what it is and how much it's worth (if anything). Thanks for your help!
1. Do the pearls feel slightly gritty or smooth when rubbed gently against your tooth or against another pearl?
It feels smooth to the touch, and smooth against my tooth.
2. Please provide clear, in-focus photos without flash against a white background (a paper towel works nicely.)
Pics attached - You can see that it is teardrop shaped, mainly white with some dark spots (blemishes) on it. They are sort of a purplish/pink color. There is a black spot on the top.
3. Any history you can give us about the pearls. Where/when you or your relative got them, any documentation you have (receipts, appraisals), their price range if you know it, etc.
Based on the information from the restaurant we ate at this particular oyster was a Gulf Oyster from Louisiana.
4. Describe any marks on the clasp. These may be numbers (14K, 585, 750, 925 etc.) or brand names or even pictures.
NA
5. Measure the pearls, with a millimeter ruler if possible. If they are graduated, measure the largest and smallest pearls.
I only had a tape measure with inches on it but I did the conversion: 7/16'' = 11.11mm Long by 1/4'' = 6.35mm Wide
Thanks for your help everyone! If you need any more info I'd be happy to provide it.
-Shannon
1. Do the pearls feel slightly gritty or smooth when rubbed gently against your tooth or against another pearl?
It feels smooth to the touch, and smooth against my tooth.
2. Please provide clear, in-focus photos without flash against a white background (a paper towel works nicely.)
Pics attached - You can see that it is teardrop shaped, mainly white with some dark spots (blemishes) on it. They are sort of a purplish/pink color. There is a black spot on the top.
3. Any history you can give us about the pearls. Where/when you or your relative got them, any documentation you have (receipts, appraisals), their price range if you know it, etc.
Based on the information from the restaurant we ate at this particular oyster was a Gulf Oyster from Louisiana.
4. Describe any marks on the clasp. These may be numbers (14K, 585, 750, 925 etc.) or brand names or even pictures.
NA
5. Measure the pearls, with a millimeter ruler if possible. If they are graduated, measure the largest and smallest pearls.
I only had a tape measure with inches on it but I did the conversion: 7/16'' = 11.11mm Long by 1/4'' = 6.35mm Wide
Thanks for your help everyone! If you need any more info I'd be happy to provide it.
-Shannon
