Please help identify my pearls. 7mm with silver clasp. Is this blue akoya and how much should it cost approximately? Thank you
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Strung with silicone bumpers, probably on wire.
There is great uniformity in the pearls-- color, size, luster. I am leaning toward imitation pearls.
There is great uniformity in the pearls-- color, size, luster. I am leaning toward imitation pearls.
It would be helpful to tell us what makes you think that they are real cultured pearls? Check grit (faux rarely has it) and drill holes, if possible so see if there are layers & a bead...also get a loupe or take a 10x photo of the surface...does it look like spray paint? (Imitation)
There is no name brand for this, which adds value. I do have a akoya pearl strand with bumpers instead of knots...I will restring it..not a fan of bumpers.
Price: look up on eBay Blue Akoya Pearls (If they are real) in both solds (what people are getting) & listed (what people are hoping for). Prices will vary according to what country you are in and where they are coming from. For instance: from Japan to the US will be listed lower, but shipping, tariffs. duty etc. can make it be more or less the same as a US seller...but the selection from Japan will be wider choices. If you are in the EU...you will need to pay different extras according to the country you are buying from... It will all give you an idea of value. Pearls can vary in value...currently whites are very desirable.
There is no name brand for this, which adds value. I do have a akoya pearl strand with bumpers instead of knots...I will restring it..not a fan of bumpers.
Price: look up on eBay Blue Akoya Pearls (If they are real) in both solds (what people are getting) & listed (what people are hoping for). Prices will vary according to what country you are in and where they are coming from. For instance: from Japan to the US will be listed lower, but shipping, tariffs. duty etc. can make it be more or less the same as a US seller...but the selection from Japan will be wider choices. If you are in the EU...you will need to pay different extras according to the country you are buying from... It will all give you an idea of value. Pearls can vary in value...currently whites are very desirable.
