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Brilliant_Rock
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I saw these today and couldn't resist. I've been wanting pearls for ages but I'm on a student budget.
As this is my first pearl purchase, I would greatly appreciate some advice and guidance!
When I saw them I immediately knew that they were real, probably freshwater, but real. They're pre-loved, far from perfectly round, have a few dings and the clasps will definitely need to be replaced. However, I paid approximately US$12 per strand, so it didn't exactly break the bank. My stepmom says they're the perfect starter pair as I can use them to learn from.
So... I've attached pics. Please excuse the quality - they were taken indoors, at my university and using my dodgy cell phone camera! If anyone is interested, I will post more pics taken with a proper camera!
Please ask me questions and tell me what to look out for next time.
PS - Please don't be afraid to be blunt - I know they're not great but I will be happy to use them as "learner" necklaces.




As this is my first pearl purchase, I would greatly appreciate some advice and guidance!
When I saw them I immediately knew that they were real, probably freshwater, but real. They're pre-loved, far from perfectly round, have a few dings and the clasps will definitely need to be replaced. However, I paid approximately US$12 per strand, so it didn't exactly break the bank. My stepmom says they're the perfect starter pair as I can use them to learn from.
So... I've attached pics. Please excuse the quality - they were taken indoors, at my university and using my dodgy cell phone camera! If anyone is interested, I will post more pics taken with a proper camera!
Please ask me questions and tell me what to look out for next time.
PS - Please don't be afraid to be blunt - I know they're not great but I will be happy to use them as "learner" necklaces.



