pearl sets from a garage sale

[SteveDodds]

I picked up 2 necklaces and 2 bracelets today at a garage sale for $1. I am thinking that the pearls are real and the clasps on the ends of them are all marked 14K. My first question is how do I know for sure if they are real pearls. Should I take them to a jeweler? My second question is where do I sell these to make some money? I assume there is Ebay but what other outlets could there be? I can't post a pic as my 2 year old ruined my camera.

 

[Breezie]

Congrats on buying what sounds like nice necklaces. Since the clasp is marked 14K, I would take it to a jeweler to verify if the pearls are real. Breezie

 

[richm]

Start lookin for a camera at those garage sales!

 

[Rasputin]

Rub them on your front teeth, if you get a gritty feeling they are real (although probably still cultured.) If they are smooth, they are imitations.

 

[SteveDodds]

That feels weird. They must be real. WOO-HOO for me