Recent content by EllaOchi

Thank you everyone! I'm so excited to have a wonderful family heirloom that was passed down from so long ago. I appreciate all of your input! Merry Christmas!

I totally botched the measurements! The correct measurements are the smallest- 4mm, largest- 8-9mm. The necklace is 10in in length and has 81 pearls in all. Do you think it's worth getting appraised? Thanks so much for your reply!

Thank you! I think I definately botched up the measurement- I measured all the way around the pearl. If they're Akoya, how valuable do you think they might be? Trying to decide if I should insure them..

1. Do the pearls feel slightly gritty or smooth when rubbed gently against your tooth or against another pearl? - They feel gritty 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...