Is this gift too extravagant?!

[Procyon lotor]

A friend of mine gifted me several sets of pearl earrings she inherited from her grandmother. I know very little about pearls, but I've looked at these under a microscope and they have tiny wavy lines on the surface, so I believe these are all real (they also feel cold when first held, seem heavy for their size, and are not perfectly symmetrical). I have no idea if they are dyed or treated. Most of the posts are 925 silver. These were all purchased in Hawaii.

My friend inherited a large amount of stuff and is a bit overwhelmed just trying to get rid of things. I did let her know that if she ever changes her mind, I would gladly return any or all of these. If the collection is worth a few hundred dollars, that's fine, but if these are actually quite valuable I wouldn't feel right accepting this gift.

I would love to hear your input, thank you!

 

[lovedogs]

These aren't expensive or worth much, so I wouldn't worry about it

 

[vintageinjune]

They look like dyed fresh water pearls.

Lovely, but ultimately they do not command a high dollar value.

Enjoy them fully.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

A friend of mine gifted me several sets of pearl earrings she inherited from her grandmother. I know very little about pearls, but I've looked at these under a microscope and they have tiny wavy lines on the surface, so I believe these are all real (they also feel cold when first held, seem heavy for their size, and are not perfectly symmetrical). I have no idea if they are dyed or treated. Most of the posts are 925 silver. These were all purchased in Hawaii.

My friend inherited a large amount of stuff and is a bit overwhelmed just trying to get rid of things. I did let her know that if she ever changes her mind, I would gladly return any or all of these. If the collection is worth a few hundred dollars, that's fine, but if these are actually quite valuable I wouldn't feel right accepting this gift.

I would love to hear your input, thank you!

thats very kind of your friend
enjoy them for her mother and have lots of fun with them
regardless of the value if you love them keep them

 

[Procyon lotor]

Thank you for the replies! I think usually people come here hoping they have something of great monetary value, but I'm relieved that I don't have to feel guilty about keeping them.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Thank you for the replies! I think usually people come here hoping they have something of great monetary value, but I'm relieved that I don't have to feel guilty about keeping them.

now get wearing them and post ear shots in one of the pearl threads