xtaylor21x
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I am curious what these are worth I am having a difficult time selling them and would really like to get them appraised thanks so much for all your input.
What's the Value of these? Tahitian Black Pearls 9mm
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I am curious what these are worth I am having a difficult time selling them and would really like to get them appraised thanks so much for all your input.
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Hello, and welcome,
Thank you for posting photos of your pearls. There is no way we can actually appraise them for you. The photos are quite dark, so we are unable to see what blemishes might be present, and tell the color and overtones of the Tahitians. Also what are the metal parts? They should be stamped. That will also make a difference on the value. What is the story, like where they were purchased, and what is written inside the box?
Have you already tried selling them, on ebay, for example?
Thank you for posting photos of your pearls. There is no way we can actually appraise them for you. The photos are quite dark, so we are unable to see what blemishes might be present, and tell the color and overtones of the Tahitians. Also what are the metal parts? They should be stamped. That will also make a difference on the value. What is the story, like where they were purchased, and what is written inside the box?
Have you already tried selling them, on ebay, for example?
xtaylor21x
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Oh, Thanks...sorry maybe I can get better light on them soon...The chain is 14k yellow gold and the setting is 4 diamonds SI rating with weight around .06-07 cwt. The pearl in the middle (necklace) I believe is real...overall shape is round to almost round and has a good luster but is grey and kinda of a murky color. There are several dark spots but overall is very clean. 9mm is its size.
The Two earrings I believe are fake (too round and too clean). Got that metallic Black look to them.
I know a picture will be much more helpful. I will try and get one tonight or tomorrow.
Thanks again! I am having difficulty selling them. I am trying to recoupe some for my Uncle and these are very hard to sell.
The Two earrings I believe are fake (too round and too clean). Got that metallic Black look to them.
I know a picture will be much more helpful. I will try and get one tonight or tomorrow.
Thanks again! I am having difficulty selling them. I am trying to recoupe some for my Uncle and these are very hard to sell.
xtaylor21x
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I do not believe this to be the original box...so there is no info in there. Sorry
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Hi,
If you rub the pearls in the earrings gently together they should feel slightly gritty if they are real pearls.
A good way to check for prices is doing a search for similar items on eBay and look at the completed listings. You want to check the green ones, prices of what was actually sold and not just expired.
Adding to that information you can take a look at what pendants with the same size pearl can be bought for in the on-line pearl stores. When pricing a used item it's useful to know what it can be had for from new.
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If you rub the pearls in the earrings gently together they should feel slightly gritty if they are real pearls.
A good way to check for prices is doing a search for similar items on eBay and look at the completed listings. You want to check the green ones, prices of what was actually sold and not just expired.
Adding to that information you can take a look at what pendants with the same size pearl can be bought for in the on-line pearl stores. When pricing a used item it's useful to know what it can be had for from new.
- Karin
xtaylor21x
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Thanks Karin yes the necklace pear is real the earrings do not feel real
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I keyed in completed listings on ebay for Tahitian pendants, below. Very roughly, it looks like they've mostly sold for between $100 and $200. But only the ones with the price listed in green sold. The red prices didn't sell, and most of them are in red. The price might be higher if the diamonds are real, if the gold is 18k, because a chain is included, if you have a receipt or other paperwork with it, if the pearl is exceptionally beautiful, and with larger pearl size (9mm is small for a Tahitian)...
Many people seem to decide to keep their jewelry for someone special after they see how little they're likely to get for it. Most jewelry just doesn't have great resale value. Also, just my opinion, but I wouldn't sell the earrings with the pendant, if that's what you had in mind. I guess "fake" is just not a word I want in the vicinity of a real pearl I'm considering buying from ebay. Good luck with it.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Pearl-/1643...w=tahitian+pearl+pendant&_pgn=2&_skc=50&rt=nc
Many people seem to decide to keep their jewelry for someone special after they see how little they're likely to get for it. Most jewelry just doesn't have great resale value. Also, just my opinion, but I wouldn't sell the earrings with the pendant, if that's what you had in mind. I guess "fake" is just not a word I want in the vicinity of a real pearl I'm considering buying from ebay. Good luck with it.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Pearl-/1643...w=tahitian+pearl+pendant&_pgn=2&_skc=50&rt=nc
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I keyed in completed listings on ebay for Tahitian pendants, below. Very roughly, it looks like they've mostly sold for between $100 and $200. But only the ones with the price listed in green sold. The red prices didn't sell, and most of them are in red. The price might be higher if the diamonds are real, if the gold is 18k, because a chain is included, if you have a receipt or other paperwork with it, if the pearl is exceptionally beautiful, and with larger pearl size (9mm is small for a Tahitian)...
Many people seem to decide to keep their jewelry for someone special after they see how little they're likely to get for it. Most jewelry just doesn't have great resale value. Also, just my opinion, but I wouldn't sell the earrings with the pendant, if that's what you had in mind. I guess "fake" is just not a word I want in the vicinity of a real pearl I'm considering buying from ebay. Good luck with it.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Pearl-/1643...w=tahitian+pearl+pendant&_pgn=2&_skc=50&rt=nc
Great advice. Remember also, that you are selling something that is considered "used" and you will be competing with new items. Good luck.
Great advice. Remember also, that you are selling something that is considered "used" and you will be competing with new items. Good luck.
good point, for some reason a lot of people want full retail price for jewelry they've already worn. Ebay can be a tough sell, they've allowed so much junk to be sold that a lot of people just won't shop on Ebay anymore.
