This review is from: 8-9 mm Freshwater Knotted Pearl Necklace, 18" in length (Jewelry)
The deal on this pearl necklace is outstanding. Great value.
As
for the size, it's advertised at 8mm to 9mm, but the one I got through
this offering was only 7.2mm. That's a big difference, but again the
deal is so good that I could not bring myself to deduct a rating star.
Pearls
that are 7mm cannot be expected to win random compliments, and my wife
reported no comments or compliments received. Larger pearls appear to
be much larger, probably due to the magical nature of pearls.
These
are freshwater pearls. This kind of pearl is produced from freshwater
mussels, almost always in China. Freshwater pearls, required to be
called "freshwater cultured pearls" in commerce by the Federal Trade
Commission, are known to appear flatter - not truly round. These pearls
are par for the course, somewhat flat and not truly round.
The
string holding these pearls together is strong, and that counts for a
lot. I would have deducted a star if the string where weak.
This
pearl necklace is a nice accessory. It's conservative and modest,
opposite of flashy, and in very good taste especially in a typical work
environment. It can be worn often with a wide variety of apparel. I
recommend it with one proviso: don't tell people the price (seriously).
Whoever learns the price will likely change their opinion of this
necklace when in fact it is in very good taste.
