Finally some luck...need help with makers mark.

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Reminds me of a James Avery mark but I don't believe it is. Looks like a candelabra, a "M" or a "W" are possibilities. Nice finds!!
 

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The last set, if I am seeing right, looks like the kind of tri-color item that Black Hills Gold makes.
 

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So I listed the 18K pearl earrings on ebay for $325. They sold in less than 12 hrs with very limited views. I am thinking the makers mark may be a well known jeweler. Feel like I left some money on the table, but overall I am happy.
 

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You could ask the buyer after they have the earrings in their hands if they could share the maker ID with you. I once sold an ivory beaded necklace hand carved beads. I was fairly confident it was genuine ivory and I advertised as "white/ivory hand carved beads". I also had good, clear close-up photos of the beads. They went around $200 with many bids. After the buyer had the necklace and left positive feedback I asked him if they were genuine ivory. He responded he was confident they were rhino ivory---yikes!
 

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You could ask the buyer after they have the earrings in their hands if they could share the maker ID with you. I once sold an ivory beaded necklace hand carved beads. I was fairly confident it was genuine ivory and I advertised as "white/ivory hand carved beads". I also had good, clear close-up photos of the beads. They went around $200 with many bids. After the buyer had the necklace and left positive feedback I asked him if they were genuine ivory. He responded he was confident they were rhino ivory---yikes!

And this is how I got my account suspended. Just for future notice. Selling Ivory. There's a heads up for you. They don't really give you a warning they just suspend your account.
 

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I sold these before your ivory fiasco. I remember your thread on that and I was thinking I was lucky getting under the radar. :). Also, I listed a piece when I first started in eBay as possible ivory (it's jade but back then I had no clue!). It had bids right away but was pulled about a day into it. I had to read through their policy then. I didn't even know you couldn't sell it. My acct never got suspended though.
 

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I sold these before your ivory fiasco. I remember your thread on that and I was thinking I was lucky getting under the radar. :). Also, I listed a piece when I first started in eBay as possible ivory (it's jade but back then I had no clue!). It had bids right away but was pulled about a day into it. I had to read through their policy then. I didn't even know you couldn't sell it. My acct never got suspended though.

Lucky :)
 

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Hey everyone...could use some knowledge/opinions.

So I sold the pearl and 18k earrings on ebay. The lady contacted me today and said "I do not like them they are not real". She said she took them to a jeweler who said they " are not real sea" pearls.

I know there are natural pearls, but aren't 99% cultivated?

I don't want problems so I said I will take them back as long as she pays the shipping. I will have to eat the cost of shipping them to her. Am I doing the right thing? I had them listed as buy it now or best offer for $325. She paid full price right away. I think she thought they were mikimotos but has now realized they are not.

Happy hunting this weekend!
Bill
 

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Be sure you get the same pair back. Not to be negative but you just never know. At the auction we were at today there were some sterling spoons in a mixed box. Later they were gone. I don't understand people like that but you just have to be careful.
 

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Agree^ Makes sure they are the same pair. Although you will only have 2-3 days to confirm before eBay/Paypal takes your cash...IF she filed a return request.
 

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