1963 Hawaiian bought Pearls

[jewelsings69]

I posted these several years ago on this forum and there was quite a bit of discussion about what they might be. My Grandmother bought these in Hawaii in the early 1960's - they are peacock colored and have 14K Gold clasps. I am ready to part with these and would love to know what they are and a round-a-bout value if possible. Thank you for looking and your valuable feedback

 

[jshepherd]

These are dyed freshwater pearls. They don't look like Japanese. They look like Chinese. The timeline is off though. They would be several decades older.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Unfortunately pre-owned, dyed freshwater pearls don't have much value, other than sentimental.

 

[jewelsings69]

I don't think they are dyed - not what many "experts" said in the past. Can someone else please give this a look?

 

[Pearlgully]

If you don't believe our experts, spend the money and get a lab report from the GIA!

 

[jshepherd]

They are freshwater pearls and freshwater pearls do not come in these colors naturally. They aren't Lake Biwa or Kasimugaura pearls, so they cannot be Japanese. They aren't Tahitian, Fijian or Cortez, so they are not naturally dark.

These are dyed Chinese freshwater pearls and they don't have a lot of value, unfortunately. The cost of a lab certificate would be more than the value. I don't think you'll find anyone here who disagrees with this.

 

[Lagoon Island Pearls]

I don't think they are dyed - not what many "experts" said in the past. Can someone else please give this a look?

They are dyed freshwater pearls.

Who are the experts you claim? Most experts have no issue being named in association with their identifications. In fact, experts have weighed in here with correct ID and rationale.

Black pearls are not and never have been produced in Japan and likewise, the timeline is faulty. These are 2000s era mass produced in China.

Invest a little time for education, here is a very good course on cultured pearls.