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To calculate the value of a cultured pearl you must use the equation 2.52x(.24x+.004)
x is the estimated value of the pearl. If you have any problems you can contact me at
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Is your lotus cultured pearl necklace worth anything they have got a yellow orange tinge?
I have a pearl knecklace, 1970 lotus in original box, how much would this be worth
How valuable is a very large pearl?
There is no easy way to answer this question. How large is very large? The Pearl of Allah weighs over 14 pounds and is said to be worth millions. A large cultured pearl's value will vary by its type and quality. A top-quality South Sea pearl as large as 20+ mm may be worth $20,000. A large, 15 mm cultured freshwater pearl may be worth up to $2000.
How rare are pearls?
Natural pearls are very rare. They are, in fact, much more rare than diamonds. There is no scientific study available that definitively shows how rare a natural pearl is, but many experts believe it takes approximately 10,000 mollusks to find one fine natural pearl. However, in areas of Central America, there are places where natural pearls are much more prevalent. It is believe this is due to a higher parasitic concentration. Cultured pearls are not nearly as rare. In fact, all the pearls we see today in jewelry stores are cultured pearls. The natural pearl industry all but died nearly 100 years ago. Cultured pearls are pearls grown on farms where pearl mollusks are nucleated and then tended for a period of time, eventually producing a pearl.
What is a cultured pearl necklace from 1960 worth?
The value of a pearl necklace can only be established by examination. Pearls come in differing qualities. Take the necklace to a jeweller for assessment.
What attributes can make a pearl worth more money?
Size (with all standards equal, bigger is better), type (cultured more than freshwater), quality of shape (symmetry if cultured), color and quality of lustre...
What a strand of 18 inch cultured pearls with a 14kt clasp 2006 from your co is worth?
It depends on how large the pearls are and if they are real. They can cost anywhere from $179 to $1,020. Look here for examples of an 18 inch pearl necklace with a 14k gold clasp. http://www.pearlnecklacesource.com/categories/Pearl-Necklaces/
How much is a natural pearl in a shell from the beach worth?
If its 4.5mm or bigger its priceless, So in other words you can choose the price.
How much is a pearl necklace worth?
When a person has a lot of jewelry it is important to know it's worth. A pearl necklace can be worth a lot, but its worth is dependent on the type of pearl it is, and how many are on the necklace.
Are freshwater pearls worth more than cultured pearls?
Almost all freshwater pearls in the world wide market today are fresh water culture pearls from China. They are generally less expensive than similar sized Cultured pearls that are grown in Saltwater, but not always. There are effectively no natural pearls on the market, and there have not been many on the world wide market for at least the last 100 years.
What are the six factors that are taken into consideration when determining the value of a pearl?
== == 1. Type of Pearl (ie: South Seas are much more valuable than Freshwater) 2. Size of Pearl: the larger the pearl, the more valuable it will be. 3. Quality of Pearl: the rounder and more clean the suface of the pearl, the more it will be worth. Round pearls are more valuable than baroque or off-round pearls. 4. Cultured vs. Natural: natural pearls are inherently more valuable than cultured pearls due to their rarity. 5. Color of Pearl: For white pearls, whiter pearls tend to be more valuable than pearls that have yellowish or cream hues. For Golden South Seas, the value is highly dependent on the saturation of the gold color. When purchasing pearls, ask questions before purchasing: First thing is size and shape, the larger and more creamy the color the better, Second is the weight of the pearl itself third is area it is from since some areas are very rare to find Pearls they are of course more costly to locate. There is a grading scale, but I shall see if I can find that again. this is based on depth of color and luminescence. This is all based on it being a salt water raw pearl of course and not a cultured pearl which is seeded in a farmed bed. The six factors tells the value of a pearl as follow: * pearl luster * pearl nackre thickness * pearl surface * pearl color * pearl size * pearl shape Usually, it takes more than 2 years for oysters to cover the irritant with layer upon layer of nacre i.e. to form a pearl. A quality pearl requires certain thickness of nacre. Pearls are valued as gemstones and are cultivated or harvested for jewelry.
How much is a pearl worth?
a pearl costs about 1.5 thousand dollars a pearl is worth about 1600 dollars but check because you just might have a lucky one
What should you with lots of broken pearl necklaces marked Japan on clasps?
Japan is famous for its cultured pearls, that is pearls that are produced artificially by placing a grain of sand or grit into the oyster. They are not a valuble as natural pearls but still have a considerable worth. So, either take them to a jeweler to have them restrung or do the job yourself. A high quality necklace can sometimes have a valuable clasp made of precious metal or even inset with tiny diamonds or other recious stones.
