First Pearl Necklace for my high school daughter.

[Girldad888]

Hello everyone,

Would appreciate some help as I'm completely clueless when it comes to pearls. I've been meaning to get my graduating daughter (18) a gift before she goes off to college and a friend offered hers. I have no idea what I'm doing but she was kind enough to lend me the necklace to show to review. For reference, the price agreed is $1500 which is right up my budget for jewelry. She says it's a fair price for second hand pearls of this quality.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I really would rather not mess this up. Thanks again.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Yes, a good price for Mikimoto pearls!

They need to be cleaned and restrung. Mikimoto can do that for a rather high price, and they can issue a certificate to go with them for an extra fee.

Alternatively you can just have another jeweler restring them. I know Pearl Paradise offers (or used to offer) a restringing service. I can't find a link just now. Call them, if that is what you would like to do. https://www.pearlparadise.com/
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