Recent content by SharonHodel

Again, sorry for the misunderstanding, i said appraised by GIA... I should have put it in much better words... the appraiser is a graduate gemologist (G.I.A.), certified appraiser. I am horrible at wording things an i apologize for all the inconvenience. Thank you :)

Again, Sorry for the miss understanding because i didnt say this correctly before.... I mean to say it was appraised by a GIA certified appraiser. I have been studying pearl's for 4 years now, (obviously i need to study more) and will be taking the GIA Pearl Lab course and go from there. I never...

Wow, Mindanao? that can be dangerous sometimes so be careful. Do you travel to the Philippines often?

Again, i apologize for the confusion. I meant to say it was appraised by i GIA certified appraiser. :)

sorry it took a little bit, it just takes a little bit to get the url code. I tried just grabbing the web address but that doesn't work, i have to go onto photobucket and upload them first. Is there a faster way to do it? Thanks for the help

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They are Tahitian Pearls.

I get them directly from pearl farms. here are a couple more pictures...

I am not familiar with lot auctions at all, I made a little mistake and was just trying to say that i was looking for an auction to sell this particular one and a couple others. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Little harsh? i don't think i was off topic because i was also looking for auctions,I just wanted to share my story and wanted to see what he/she thought about my necklace. I am new to this forum and would love to hear from other pearl lovers on what they think about my pearls. I don't think...

Sorry about the confusion, i meant to say that it was appraised by a GIA certified Appraiser. Thanks for you honest info though!

True, it is important to know the language and know how to BARGAIN in the Philippines. I have lived there and been traveling back and forth buying and selling pearl necklaces from pearl farmers. I just got 6 loose golden south sea pearls that are PERFECT and appraised by GIA. Got them for under...

I am very familiar with prices in Asia when it comes to pearls. I have great connections with pearl farmers in the Philippines, although it can be extremely dangerous when traveling to some parts, but as long as you know the area, and know the people then you are fine. I can get freshwater for...

Trying To Find The Best Way To Sell This Necklace.... Tell Me What You Think Trying To Find The Best Way To Sell This Necklace.... Tell Me What You Think I have been trying to search for some too. I just contacted Christies Auction to submit a Tahitian Pearl Necklace that i want to auction...

Hello to all! I am very familiar with the pearl industry and also have great connections in Asia's Pearl Farms. I was born in the Philippines and lived there till i was about 11 but have been going back at least once a year. They have beautiful pearls there and also some huge Tahitian pearls if...