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Question: How much is a pearl necklace worth?

I have a pearl necklace that is about 100 years old. My great grandmother gave me it when I was young, she got it when she was a child from her Father's lady friend. It's got about 112 pearls on it ranging from small, medium and medium large. They are a light pink and every single one is real. Anyone know about how much it might be worth? I don't have money to see how much it is worth. So I am super curious about what they might be worth. Thanks ahead of time.

Answer: Alot. Don't pawn it. Take it to a jeweler and ...

Alot. Don't pawn it. Take it to a jeweler and they'll give you an honest deal.

Answer: dont sell it! its a family heirloom, pass it down to your ...

dont sell it! its a family heirloom, pass it down to your kids, and let them pass it down to their kids.

Answer: omg! luckey probley around 2000 dollars. do not pawn it!

omg! luckey probley around 2000 dollars. do not pawn it!

Answer: A lot of wonga, get it professionally valued.

A lot of wonga, get it professionally valued.

Answer: Could be worth hundreds of dollars!! But don't get your ...

Could be worth hundreds of dollars!! But don't get your hopes up, if you've ever watched Antique Roadshow, you'll know that things that may seem like they'd cost a fortune sometimes turn out to be worthless....

Answer: Ill give you 20 pound for it maybe 25 OK , joking keep it ...

Ill give you 20 pound for it maybe 25 OK , joking keep it give it to the kids so they can sell it, I would sell it because kids nowadays don't hand things down have a nice Holiday or treat yourself to a good pampering

Answer: A pearl necklace over 100 yrs old, is a family heirloom, be ...

A pearl necklace over 100 yrs old, is a family heirloom, be careful..for I wouldn't sell it. Depending on where /when it was first made, maybe a rare pearl, where not too many places they are located . Certain pearls become more $$, the more rare, more $$, alot of pearls are now harvested, certain specialists know where they come from , what region & time.. Defintely check with someone who specializes in pearls, they would be able to tell you that. I know Mikimoto pearls are worth in the 1,000.00..so check with specialists..1st.. do not sell it, if it is truly 100+ years old.. Good luck in finding its worth.. .

Answer: $1,300.00 I looked it up!!!

$1,300.00 I looked it up!!!

Question: How to clean a copper/pearl necklace without damaging pearl?

I own a necklace which has the particular problem of being made with both copper and pearl. The design consists of a copper-casted imitation of a grooved scallop shell, with a small freshwater pearl inlaid, along with a rather intricate chain. I am looking for a solution which would help me remove the oxidation from the copper thoroughly from all fine details, without damaging the pearl. All of the solutions that I've searched on the internet said to put it into some acidic substance like salad dressing or Worcestshire sauce, but acids damage pearls. Does anyone else have an alternative?

Answer: Take it to a jewelry store and have them use an ultrasonic ...

Take it to a jewelry store and have them use an ultrasonic cleaner. The copper shouldn't be green after that since it is usually surface oxidation. If you are really unsatified after that you can try barkeepers friend and a small SOFT toothbrush on the copper. Make sure to wet the pearls first to reduce the acidity level on them

Answer: Tarn-X is an ammonia based jewelry cleaner.

Tarn-X is an ammonia based jewelry cleaner.

Answer: use mild shampoo( baby shampoo will also do) with the help ...

use mild shampoo( baby shampoo will also do) with the help of a baby tooth brush and lukewarm water to clean the necklace.

Answer: you can do is take a bit squeezed lemon and salt ...

you can do is take a bit squeezed lemon and salt first.. then rub it on the copper casted imitation only then wipe it with wet tissue.. just try in a small part of necklace I hope u willget 100% result.. thankyou

Question: can I use a pearl necklace on the wedding of a friend?

the wedding is at 4 pm on a Friday in June

Answer: Well the bride might not be too appreciative. Why not give ...

Well the bride might not be too appreciative. Why not give it to the vicar?

Answer: Hi I am not sure what you are asking here? BUt pearl ...

Hi I am not sure what you are asking here? BUt pearl necklaces are perfect for weddings- if the bride is wearing white it compliments the dress. Pearls are used for most acassions now- I wear pearls often. Congratulations to your friend.

Answer: wtf? why would you not? wear what you want!

wtf? why would you not? wear what you want!

Answer: sure just as long as you dont wear a white dress, all eyes ...

sure just as long as you dont wear a white dress, all eyes need to be on the bride not anyone else, sorry, but ya a pearl necklace should be fine

Answer: as long as the neclace isnt to chunky then I dont see any ...

as long as the neclace isnt to chunky then I dont see any reason why not.And as long as the bride isnt wearing one of course.

Answer: dirty PIG

dirty PIG

Answer: why dont you discuss it and good friends can work it out. ...

why dont you discuss it and good friends can work it out. Do you want to wear the necklace or your friend? If it is for you a simple strand will look nice and not upstage the bride. A good Bride wants her attendants to look pretty too and simple jewelry is great. If the attendent wants to wear a tiara or something gaudy that is unacceptable. Remember this is Her day

Answer: yes but give her a tissue after

yes but give her a tissue after

Answer: You can but brides should never wear pearl necklaces as the ...

You can but brides should never wear pearl necklaces as the pearls are meant to signify tears. Just got it when I reread the question!! Definitely not for the bride,lol, but if you have one I would suggest you cover it up or wipe it off. I think there are some others who are as naive as me judging by the answers you have.

Answer: who is going to give you it......i volunteer....if you are a ...

who is going to give you it......i volunteer....if you are a chick that is

Answer: yes for sure, pearls are classic

yes for sure, pearls are classic

Answer: disgusting.....you should all be wearing the burka and be ...

disgusting.....you should all be wearing the burka and be covered.....women are getting to modern you are our slaves

Answer: I wouldnt think so try something else instead thank you

I wouldnt think so try something else instead thank you

Answer: U R JOKIN PEARLS R SOOOO LAST YEAR WEAR SUMMIN SHOWY YET ...

U R JOKIN PEARLS R SOOOO LAST YEAR WEAR SUMMIN SHOWY YET SAFISTACATED SHOW OFF DAT HOT BOD OF YORS!!!!!!!!!!

Answer: I am assuming you are just being a dirty cow as opposed to ...

i am assuming you are just being a dirty cow as opposed to lacking a proper sense of the English language!!

Answer: You can wear what you like but just be care full you ...

You can wear what you like but just be care full you don't out shine the bride cos that would be nasty Good luck

Question: what is a pearl necklace?

Answer: a necklece made from pearls?

a necklece made from pearls?

Answer: if you're refering to the dirty version- when a guy ...

if you're refering to the dirty version- when a guy ejaculates around your neck. Don't ask me who comes up with these things.

Answer: Have you ever heard of pearl's before, its like a little ...

Have you ever heard of pearl's before, its like a little white ball that comes from inside a clam from the ocean, they're not cheap let me say that much, the pearl is normally made into necklaces or earrings as a sign of wealth, OR...... a pearl necklace is also a dirty sexual term, used commenly from men, it means when they ejaculate, they want to come around your neck.. ( sperm is white just like a pearl ) .... hope this helps lol

Answer: yeah, like the first person said. a necklace made of ...

yeah, like the first person said. a necklace made of pearls..

Answer: it a necklace made of pearls prolly like the expensive kind. ...

it a necklace made of pearls prolly like the expensive kind. I seen some that have big pearls and some that are smaller but they have like a nice kind of shininess to it that hard to explain, like its white but in the light it kind of has pink and other colors.

Question: Where is the best place in Canada to sell pearl necklace?

I got those two necklace from Suzhou, China, one is made of 70mm dia, white baroque pearls (fresh water ones), evaluated at about 1200USD, the other is made of 90mm to 100mm dia, white round pearls, evaluated at between 5k and 7kUSD... I have tried around my place, but there is little market for those expensive ones, so would like some other suggestions (I am living in Quebec province, but can go almost anywhere excepted the US... Don't want to pay more taxes on those...) Ebay is for cheap stuff, those pearls need to been seen in person to be sold, as they need to try seeing the defects in the pearls (which of course, also work to proved that they don't have ANY).

Answer: Try Ebay.

Try Ebay.

Answer: It is hard to tell the best place in Canada. Try advertising ...

It is hard to tell the best place in Canada. Try advertising your necklace on Ebay.

Answer: oh dear god I need to grow up

oh dear god I need to grow up

Question: Where can I buy a really nice pearl necklace?

I need it 16" and individually stranded, please help!

Answer: you can go to Macy's and get it.i once saw this very ...

you can go to Macy's and get it.i once saw this very pretty pearl necklace there.

Answer: dont go to one of those big componies like kay or those ...

dont go to one of those big componies like kay or those places go to a small jewerly store, they always seem to do a better job.

Answer: macys, bloomingdales, and/or tiffanys

macys, bloomingdales, and/or tiffanys

Answer: do your homewrok before you buy. do you want freshwater or ...

do your homewrok before you buy. do you want freshwater or cultured? what size pearls do you want... look for pearls that are creamy..and have a good lustre. also lay the strand out straight..the knots between the pearls should also be straight. comparison shop. try to get the best price. ask alot of questions before you buy. jewellery store..department store.. eBay ( you can get good prices,but make sure the seller has 100% feedback with a high number of transactions)

Answer: at any fine jewelry store, I suggest Mikey (pronounced ...

at any fine jewelry store, I suggest Mikey (pronounced Mickey, like mickey mouse from disney) Moto, it is of the finest brands of pearls, and I would also ask the jeweler about the luster of the pearls and what grade they are, I recommend doing research on grades of pearls, and any other information that you can find about pearls to make sure that you are really getting your money's worth and that the pearls are in the condition and type that you are looking for. Also expect that the prices are high, (becasue most are) and also research that to make sure you are not getting ripped off Best of Luck<3

Answer: I just bought one from this site (they were on sale!): ...

I just bought one from this site (they were on sale!): http://americanchic.net/pearlnecklaces.html

Question: I found a pearl necklace and earrings. The brand is Kyoko Shell Pears, anybody tell me anything about them?

They were my mothers and must be 50-60years old at least. Cant find any mention of this particular brand on the internet.

Answer: Try taking it to a antique expert....

Try taking it to a antique expert....

Answer: I am not familiar with this particular brand, but the name ...

I am not familiar with this particular brand, but the name leads me to believe the pearls are faux. Shell pearls are faux pearls created from ground mollusk shell. They tend to look perfect but they are not genuine. If the pearls are indeed 50 to 60 years old AND genuine, they would be akoya cultured pearls. There is a simple way to tell if they are genuine and from the 1950s. During this time only Japan was producing pearls and nearly every strand was graduated from around 3 mm near the clasp to approximately 7 mm in the center. The graduation is very strong and immediately noticeable. If there is no graduation it would be another indication the pearls are fake. Post a picture of them on Pearl-Guide.com's community forum and you will receive immediate feedback and a definitive answer, http://www.pearl-guide.com/forum .

Question: I have some pearl necklaces. What is the best way to sell them when I don't know if they are cultured, etc?

Answer: take themn to a jeweller. They will be able to tell you what ...

take themn to a jeweller. They will be able to tell you what they are. then have a look around at similar pearl necklaces to get an idea of price. THEN sell!

Question: I want to get a Black Pearl Necklace for Valentines?

I don't know anything about jewelery how do I shop for this kind of thing for my girlfriend? Can't spend too much...

Answer: try daniels or some other jewlery store or macys they always ...

try daniels or some other jewlery store or macys they always have jewlery sales now

Answer: Well I was going to say Tiffany's but you don't want ...

Well I was going to say Tiffany's but you don't want to spend much...try Macy's or JC Penney.

Question: How can I tell if my pearl necklace is real or not?

I received a 'pearl' necklace for Christmas one year from a doctor I worked for. I never knew it if was real or not, but the necklace is heavy and the 'pearls' feel cold when I put the necklace on. Does anyone know how to tell if pearls are real or not? Thanks!

Answer: hey I have a real pearl .. all pearls have what is called a ...

hey I have a real pearl .. all pearls have what is called a belly button.. so look on the pearls and see if there is an inditations like it looks like a belly button! I hope that helps!

Answer: okay, scratch the pearls on your teeth. if they have a ...

okay, scratch the pearls on your teeth. if they have a grainy/scratchy texture, they are real. if they feel smooth then the are fake. im not sure if that's true,friend told me, but it's worth a try! =] XOXO<33

Answer: Want to know if you've got the real thing? Rub the ...

Want to know if you've got the real thing? Rub the strand across the front of your upper teeth. It may sound strange, but according to Learn2.com, real pearls will feel rough or gritty while fake ones will feel smooth. This is due to the micropores found on the genuine article. Imitation pearls are usually made by dipping a glass or plastic bead into a solution of fish scales. The coating is generally fairly thin and will chip over time. Check the pearls for tiny chips or flakes near the hole drilled through them. If you see chips, chances are your pearls are fake. Try holding the pearls in your hand for a minute. HowToEverything.com states that real pearls will feel cold initially, then will warm. Real pearls can be either natural or cultured. Natural pearls are formed when a mollusk secretes a substance called nacre to coat an irritant that makes its way inside the animal's shell. Cultured pearls are formed with a little human help -- an irritant is purposely introduced into the shell of the animal. You usually need an x-ray or an expert to distinguish between natural and cultured pearls

Answer: Rub a pearl against your teeth - if it feels abrasive then ...

Rub a pearl against your teeth - if it feels abrasive then it's probably real as the plates of silicas will grate on your tooth enamal. Some clever fakes from asia are coated in silica so also look for any chipping around the drill hole. The string should be silk and knotted in between pearls to stop them rubbing together. Alternatively, take them to a jeweler and ask :) Pearls grow more lustrous from being worn so if they're real wear them as much as possible.

Answer: Just building on what Amber N said, if your pearls are real, ...

Just building on what Amber N said, if your pearls are real, they are probably cultured. Natural pearls are usually irregularly shaped and not very attractive, so the naturally round pearls are worth alot of money. The vast majority of perfectly shaped pearls are cultured.

Answer: Bite on it if it doesn't loose any skin then its ...

Bite on it if it doesn't loose any skin then its real Fake ones tend to peel I have a few pearl necklaces none are real and I love them If your are real get them valued and insured

Answer: easy! take a pearl and scratch your teeth with it. if it ...

easy! take a pearl and scratch your teeth with it. if it actually has a consistant almost emery board sound - it's real. if it just slides around- plastic

Answer: Have you put them on your teeth yet 2Beagles? Makes me ...

Have you put them on your teeth yet 2Beagles? Makes me cringe thinking about it. Good luck!

Answer: I gavewife a "pearl necklace" last night :)

I gavewife a "pearl necklace" last night :)

Question: Should I buy this pearl necklace?

http://www.pearlparadise.com/images/FWN120-XI.jpg It's 36" long and its around $200. It's white freshwater pearls, grade AAA. Is this a good price? Would you wear it?

Answer: I like it. I would wear it. but idk if its a good price or ...

i like it. I would wear it. but idk if its a good price or not

Answer: It will work with a yellow sundress, but they are only ...

It will work with a yellow sundress, but they are only freshwater pearls, and they are very common, it's kinda pricy for that.

Answer: I would totally buy it thats a great deal for a necklace ...

I would totally buy it thats a great deal for a necklace like that. I have a golden pearl neckalce like that but it costed like 4,000.

Answer: It is nice however how many opportunities will you have to ...

It is nice however how many opportunities will you have to wear it. Will 200.00 hurt your budget. If you can afford it without hurting your living budget and if it means alot to you to have then get them, if the asnwer is no then let it go.

Answer: If you can afford the pearl necklace then yes, you should ...

If you can afford the pearl necklace then yes, you should get it. I think it is very pretty and it seems like you could wear it with a lot of things. : ) Sorry, I don't know if that is a good price or not.

Answer: Didn't you post similar questions to this. Well i'm ...

Didn't you post similar questions to this. Well i'm just going to answer it again. Umm I would waer it but I wouldn't get it for $200. So i'll stick tofake pearl necklace. But you should buy it if you really want it I bet it would look great on you.

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