Artpearl
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Do pearls hold their value? This question came to me after reading the "Vintage Mikimoto Pearl" thread.
Do pearls hold their value?
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Pearls are only worth what you can sell them for. Generally there is no, or very little pawn value, unlike gold jewelry.
Miki's retain value based on the condition of the pearls, having the original clasp, box and paperwork.
Buying pearls as an investment isn't the best choice. Probably natural pearls retain their value best over time.
Miki's retain value based on the condition of the pearls, having the original clasp, box and paperwork.
Buying pearls as an investment isn't the best choice. Probably natural pearls retain their value best over time.
GemGeek
Pearlista
Great answer! I mostly buy pearls for their beauty and the happiness they bring, but I do collect a few things.
Artpearl
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking to buy pearls as an investment. I was just curious on the valuation of pearls. Does it lose value as soon as you drive it off the lot?
Of course I will only buy pearls that I love.
Of course I will only buy pearls that I love.
Caitlin
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Yes, in the sense, that you just paid retail and to resell, you will only get a wholesale value to allow it to be resold for retail, again. Just like comic books, but harder to find the resellers.
R&B
Member
Good answer Pattye,
As South Sea Pearl Farmers, we do get asked if the pearls are a good investment.
It's not that common but when asked, I say to put your money away and look elsewhere if you want an investment.
South Sea Pearls are a luxury item. If you are seduced by their beauty, you buy what you can afford and never considder resale value as that would only highlight the shallowess of your love for them.
As South Sea Pearl Farmers, we do get asked if the pearls are a good investment.
It's not that common but when asked, I say to put your money away and look elsewhere if you want an investment.
South Sea Pearls are a luxury item. If you are seduced by their beauty, you buy what you can afford and never considder resale value as that would only highlight the shallowess of your love for them.
cookierookie
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How about in auctions? Wouldn't they sell at a good price?
R&B
Member
Generally, I don't think so Valerene.
If they belong to a famous person, collectors might be interested.
If they belong to a famous person, collectors might be interested.
willeyi,
Spoken as a true pearl lover! How wonderful you were able to go to the exhibition and see all the wonderful jewels. You mentioned that La Peregrina "does not have nacre," but perhaps you meant to say it doesn't have luster?
Spoken as a true pearl lover! How wonderful you were able to go to the exhibition and see all the wonderful jewels. You mentioned that La Peregrina "does not have nacre," but perhaps you meant to say it doesn't have luster?
