Value of inherited strand of pearls

[BoulderGal]

Hello Pricescope Family!

Let me preface my question by admitting that I know absolutely nothing about pearls.

This is more of a curious question than anything else. I have a strand of pearls from my mother in law. I wore it when I got married 31 years ago, and maybe one or two other times since. Mostly out of curiosity and possibly for insurance, I'd like to see what their value is. All the information I have is her original receipt from 1986, 24" long, and 7-7.5mm. They are white and uniformly round.

Thanks friends!

 

[Civnhasy]

I'm not sure where you're located, but based on your username you might reach out to @molinePDG who is a pearl expert/vendor near Boulder and could tell you all you wanted to know and more! But if you want to share some photos and any details the receipt might tell you (freshwater, akoya, original price?) this group will likely be able to provide some thoughts.

 

[seaurchin]

There's not enough info. to go on here. Please post photos if you want our assistance in identifying your pearls. The price paid would also help and any other info. you have, including any markings on the clasp. Back then, freshwater pearls weren't uniformly round. So, at the size you stated, that leaves either akoya (saltwater) pearls or imitation pearls.

 

[pearlsngems]

You can get an idea of what it might cost to replace your pearls by looking online to see what pearl necklaces similar to yours are retailing for today.

But if you really want to insure them, then you would need to take your pearls to an appraiser and pay for an appraisal. For what it's worth, unless they are very high end pearls (say, top quality Mikimoto) there is probably no need to insure them.