The pearl, a classic symbol of the purity found in nature, has aesthetically pleased audiences for over 100 years. These mollusk-created gems can trace their origins back to the rivers, ponds, and lakes of China. They have been discovered off the beautiful shores of the French Polynesian islands and along the depths of the Persian Gulf. If you own a strand of pearls or a unique pearl jewelry piece, you've captured the alluring luster that is so synonymous with the beauty found in diverse cultures across the globe. The world is your oyster. 

Where to Sell Pearls

Do you have a "pearl-of-a-gem" in your collection? Phoenix, Arizona jewelers have realized their own sizable treasure in the mother-of-pearl industry. From the whites, creams or golden colors of saltwater pearls to the numerous pastel-colored pearls grown in freshwater, you can harvest a profit. Your local Phoenix, Arizona jeweler Ralph Mueller & Associates can help you rediscover your pearly white smile with professional jewelry associates who are thrilled to share with you helpful information about the marketability of your unique pearl jewelry. 

Pricing Pearls

If you decide your pearls would be better served sharing their unique beauty with others, understanding the sale price of your pearls is pertinent. There are a few physical factors that determine the value in an elegant strand of pearls:

• Luster
• Surface Quality
• Shape
• Size

Luster- It's all about the glow. If your pearls shine evenly and invitingly against the light, you may own quality pearls. 

Surface Quality- Cultured pearls typically have fewer blemishes than natural pearls. Typically the natural pearl is more of rare a find, but faultless pearls also translate to higher profit. 

Shape- Baroque pearls are irregular in shape and "trending" in the current market, but if you happen to have one of the only 10 % of perfectly round harvested pearls discovered, expect top dollar.

Size: Pearls that are larger than 6 to 7.5 cm are typically higher in value. (What area your pearl originates can translate to more profit.)

All about the "Where"

Where your pearls come from can decrease or increase your cash intake. Knowing where to sell pearls can also mean better returns on your behalf. Ralph Mueller & Associates is known for giving you the info you need and the price you desire for your precious gems! Come in and claim your own sunken treasure today!