CortezPearls

Who hasn’t checked, reviewed -or even eagerly awaited – one of Rui’s gem posts (especially about Pearls!) on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook? I am proudly a part of this group of people. I really enjoy the clear, concise and heartfelt manner in which Rui crafts his posts, and the photos he uses for these.

Thus, when Rui notified the “Gem World” of his published work -a complete Gem Glossary- many of us lifted our ears with eagerness: I for one, have never owned a Gem glossary, and the best...

I just saw Jordan's video "How to Identify Real Pearls - Real vs Fake Pearls" (from the Jewels of the Trade channel) and I believed it should be included here on our Forum, for quick and easy access!


And I also made a video several years ago...so I thought I would add it here too!


Hope these are HELPFUL!

I am incredibly pleased to share this special event with all of you. It's a 3-part event that will take place on Saturday 16th (at 10 am and 5 pm PST) and the last one on Sunday (10 am).
The event will happen at the Guaymas based pearl farm, and will reunite Douglas (me), Enrique and Manuel -the original Cortez Pearl farm team & founders- alongside Hisano & Jeremy Shepherd!
Be ready for your questions about one of the rarest cultured pearls in the World!
Cortez Pearls are among the finest...

This February at the Tucson Gem Show, I wanted to attend this lecture with friends Carlos Chanu, Gina Lattendresse, Jeniffer Heebner and Fran Mastoloni: "Pearl Power: The Historical Gem that Modern Collectors Covet". I was unable to attend the event and thought that I would not be able to watch it!
But AGTA has a YouTube channel, and it was uploaded.

If interested, just click HERE to watch!

Tahitian Pearl Farmer Alexander Collins is doing a live stream!

This is going to be fun!

My friend Alexander Collins is going to be passing through LA on his way to the Hong Kong show and will be sitting down to talk pearls with Jeremy.

Be sure to Join in and Ask Questions!

Streaming LIVE this Wednesday
February 21st, 2024 at 1 pm Pacific!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1130816861608352

I am incredibly Happy to announce that this year's Pearls by the Bay event is officially set to happen on May 18th! Save the Date!

The information right from Kojima's website:


PEARLS BY THE BAY * SATURDAY MAY 18th 2024 *
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE IN MARCH 2024!

Each year in May, we gather at the Casa Madrona Hotel in Sausalito, California.
We start at 10am with a light breakfast and coffee/ tea service prepared for the group.
Next we hear from a hand chosen group of pearl farmers...