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Pearls for a Pearl

Pearl Wedding Anniversary is coming up. The required present is obvious (clue: a pearl necklace) but where to get one?
New or antique? Specialist or high street jeweller? Risk it online (I'd prefer to see and touch what I'm buying)?
Hints or suggestions from pearlologists welcomed!

Comments

  • castleton
    castleton Posts: 320 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Look in Pawn Brokers, cash converters or similar . I got necklace from one of these. They are much cheaper and you should get a good deal. Do remember to ask what his best price is.
    Hope this helps.
  • Jalepeno
    Jalepeno Posts: 14 Forumite
    Thanks Castleton - hadn't thought of that.
  • There's a specialist pearl jewellary shop in the birmingham jewellary quarter (if you're close enough). You can then choose the pearls/size/colour/price exactly to your specification - personal and much more affordable than the high street!
  • sandy2_2
    sandy2_2 Posts: 1,931 Forumite
    To tell if a pearl is real, rub it lightly against your tooth, if it feels rough....it´s real

    Sandy
  • Sentora
    Sentora Posts: 118 Forumite
    You could try QVC... they sell Honora pearls
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