cool gold/platinum tip

[randazzo1]

I did not know this until today and am passing it along. Apparently a lot of faux pearl ndcklaces had precious clasps. Picked these up for a dollar each. 14k, 18k and Platinum. Diamonds and Sapphires.

The pearls are all glass.

 

[Beachkid23]

Might want to check into it also I think you can sell the clasps separately for a lot more money than you can with the necklace ! Just checked and pleaded listings on eBay before you cut them off. But I normally cut them off and sell them separately but I have never found 18 K or platinum

 

[diggummup]

I'm always looking unfortunately the only ones I've found so far are sterling.

 

[randazzo1]

Beach- that makes sense to me. I can't imagine anyone would want the faux pearls at this point. I looked just now after your suggestion and it seems the clasps are sought after without the pearls.

 

[tamrock]

So far I've only found sterling or rhodium looking plate clasp's on old faux strings, but I'll start to look closer. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Tallone]

Are there marks somewhere on those clasps or did you test them?

 

[OldSowBreath]

Are there marks somewhere on those clasps or did you test them?

Same question. I have several and don't know where to look for a mark, if any.

 

[randazzo1]

Tallone - yep marked. Some on back. Some on hook. Some on side of clasp.

 

[scaupus]

seems odd. maybe they are fakes? Tested with magnet?

 

[frankendime]

Thanks to this post I snagged a faux pearl necklace out of Gwill today with a 14K clasp. Marked and tested. 0.5 gram 14K for $2. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Generic_Lad]

seems odd. maybe they are fakes? Tested with magnet?

No, it really is pretty common. One of the most common gold pickups I've gotten is fake pearl necklaces with a 14K clasp.

 

[silverdollarbill]

Thanks for tip! Picked this .3g 10k clasp up today.