Hello. My grandfather had this necklace custom made for my first birthday in 1967. Before I gift them to my first granddaughter, I was wondering if they had any value (other than sentimental). I don't want to pay $150 appraisal for a $75 necklace. Thanks!
1967 Cultured Pearl Necklace
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jshepherd
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I can see a drill hole well enough to confirm they are real, but if they are, it's a strand of graduated akoya pearls. If they've held up this well since 1967, the nacre is fine and quite thick. If they are genuine cultured pearls, it's a fine strand.
The 4th pearl to the left of center may have been added later or moved around during a restring. It should be about four pearls farther to the left.
The 4th pearl to the left of center may have been added later or moved around during a restring. It should be about four pearls farther to the left.
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They will make a lovely gift! I would have them cleaned and restrung (moving that pearl as Jeremy suggested, for better graduation) but I don't think they are valuable enough to need to be insured.
