Found pearls that belonged to great grandmother do they look real Ty in advance

[rapid707]

I might have one more question about pearls from a investment perspective Ive been looking at assets to invest in for appreciation in value over time I'm 30 now I plan on holding till I retire is it a sound choice to maybe accuire some pearls from your experience have they appreciated over time Ty kindly

Sorry if that question seems personal I'm just bouncing an that popped off not wanting financial advice just experience in the field from someone else's perspective ty

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Pearls are not good investments. They should only be bought for one's own enjoyment.
In general, pearls do not hold their value on resale. A famous brand like Mikimoto may hold its value better than generic pearls but even so, from what I see on eBay, people are buying them used because they cost so much less than new.

Historic pearls-- that would be a different story. I imagine Marie Antoinette's pearls have appreciated quite a lot.

 

[rapid707]

Pearls are not good investments. They should only be bought for one's own enjoyment.
In general, pearls do not hold their value on resale. A famous brand like Mikimoto may hold its value better than generic pearls but even so, from what I see on eBay, people are buying them used because they cost so much less than new.

Historic pearls-- that would be a different story. I imagine Marie Antoinette's pearls have appreciated quite a lot.

Sums it up perfectly thank you so much.ill stay away from that option lol unless I come across a historical piece in my dreams lol great chat thank you have a great Christmas and New year

 

[Pearl Dreams]

You too!

 

[ennui]

Historic pearls-- that would be a different story. I imagine Marie Antoinette's pearls have appreciated quite a lot.

Yes, but I suspect part of that is because they were hers and not necessarily the pearls themselves.
The only other famous pearl I can think of that has appreciated is La Peregrina, formerly owned by Elizabeth Taylor. Part of its value is also historical significance.
The secret to appreciating jewelry is to become very famous.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Yes, but I suspect part of that is because they were hers and not necessarily the pearls themselves.
The only other famous pearl I can think of that has appreciated is La Peregrina, formerly owned by Elizabeth Taylor. Part of its value is also historical significance.
The secret to appreciating jewelry is to become very famous.

For sure! However, they were natural pearls, which could appreciate for that reason alone.

Even Jackie Kennedy's fake pearls sold for a lot of money. The Franklin Mint bought them at auction, and made replicas to sell.

 

[ennui]

Even Jackie Kennedy's fake pearls sold for a lot of money. The Franklin Mint bought them at auction, and made replicas to sell.

Kenneth Jay Lane also sold the Jackie necklace on QVC. I have that one, box, romance card, etc.