Jewelry Appraisal CenterPearls difference is astounding, but it produced in both salt and fresh water. Usually, the salt water variety of pearls are also more expensive and better quality than pearls found in salt water. However, the choice between fresh water and salt water pearls is totally personal.
Pearls are made from shellfish, for starters. Salt water and fresh water pearls are both made in the same fashion. This substance, known as nacre or mother of pearl, slowly builds up the irritant until a pearl is formed.
The main difference between salt water pearls and fresh water pearls is the type of create that produces this natural gemstone. Salt water pearls are produced by oysters that inhabit the oceans and seas. Fresh water pearls are produced by mussels that burrow in the sandy bottoms of rivers, lakes, and streams. Like salt water pearls, the mussels that produce fresh water pearls are also farmed. One can immediately tell the difference between a salt water pearl and fresh water by its appearance. Whereas salt water pearls are-or had better be-completely round, fresh water pearls have a lumpy, potato-like shape.
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The colors of fresh water pearls encompass the entire rainbow. While salt water pearls come in a wide array of colors, fresh water pearls usually take on the hue of the mussel’s shell. Fresh water pearls can range from the traditional white, cream, and pink to more unusual shades like lavender, and copper. Although these latter colors tend to raise the price on fresh water pearls, the color of choice is purely at the whim of the buyer.
Many potential pearl customers have the misconception that the fresh water pearl is not “real.†This is totally untrue, as both the salt water pearl and fresh water are equally authentic. Some individuals enjoy the irregular Baroque shapes and special colors of the fresh water, where others want the classic white round offerings of the salt water pearl
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Jewelry hallmarks
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I have an antique set of salt water raw pearls about 24″ long. Is there a market for these?
G’day Judy and the simple answer is Yes!
But you, as a willing Seller – still needs to find a willing buyer and agree on a price.
There is NO SUCH THING AS A FIXED PRICE FOR ANYTHING.
Jewelry appraisals are based on an Insurance Replacement Value, and have nothing to do with the open secondhand market place price – or Store price. They are derivatives of the Insurance Replacement figure or Master Appraisal Figure that the Appraisal system generates.
Please note – WE DO NOT APPRAISE PEARLS.
Hope this helps.
Dave