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Once we have helped you figure out if they are real pearls and, if so, what kind, you can check on eBay what similar have been sold for (remember to check for sold, not listed). Generally the resale value of pearls is low. In most cases it's better to clean them, restring them and wear them...

What metal is the clasp and are they real diamonds?

I lost a golden, barogue Akoya necklace from not having a safety catch. The clasp was cool so I used it. And one day the necklace was gone when I got back home.

Wow! This is like a book. THANK you, and also to Jeremy for picking you to come.

You don't have to actually wear them to appreciate them and feel joy :-) I am all about culling what I don't use but not the pearls. Part of the reason is that they are not worth much if you want to sell them, unless you already bought them used. Another reason is that my style change. I have a...

Remember that you also can't trust the pictures. You can see one thing and get another.

The name seems designed to filter people who know about pearls from those who don't :-( Tahitians grow in salt water. You would never find FW pearls naturally in those colours. So, at best, they would be dyed FW and from a seller who either knows nothing about pearls or is intentionally trying...

Look at the price... First check is if it's too good to be true. That will not catch people selling FW at Akoya prices. For that, stick to reputable sellers :-)

Can they have been dyed? This reminds me a bit of what we see on the dark, dyed, FW pearls.

I think you would only buy new Mikimoto if the brand is part of the experience. For some it is. It gives them extra joy to be able to name the pearls they are wearing, it may them feel more happy about the pearls, it will be easier for their friends and family to understand what they are wearing...

There are 'early' FW that are big and round(ish) and have poor luster. One of my first bigger pearl purchase was of that kind. They are not obviously egg-shaped but have a chalky surface. From around 2012.

My mind said "river pearls" but I have no expertise to back that :-) The pearls may once have been part of a piece that was strung.

To check prices on eBay, you should look at what something similar was sold for.

Be sure to ask for photos taken in daylight as well.

Their shape is more typical for Tahitians.