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eolian pearls I am so glad your Sea of Cortez Funky Link necklace arrived safely!! It is such a treat to see this being worn, so beautifully I might add! And I love all the photos of everyone in their pearls.

Gorgeous pearls everyone! I absolutely love that Collins strand Jeg.

I also caught a day trip to Sonoma to visit a dear friend and was hoping to squeeze in a Cavallo Point stay, but it wasn't meant to be this trip.

Just spent the last week in Santa Cruz, CA watching sea otters and surfers and eating the most delicious Cioppino. l ikely won't be able to make the event, so please shuck some oysters for me!

Ack, the photos came out so small...let me see if I can figure out how to make them larger

pearlescence Congratulations to our very own Wendy on her TV debut! Copies of her wonderful reference book Pearls: A Practical Guide flew off the shelves and almost completely sold out. (I highly recommend her book, excellent source!!) How cool is it that one of our pearly own is now a TV star...

pearlescence Congratulations to our very own Wendy on her TV debut! Copies of her wonderful reference book Pearls: A Practical Guide flew off the shelves and almost completely sold out. (I highly recommend her book, excellent source!!) How cool is it that one of our pearly own is now a TV star...

According to the Columbia Gem House post, they will be having a live Instagram event June 25th at 11 am PST. This will be on their public site, open to everyone!

Sarah, you do not age!! And neither do you, Douglas! I did see where Columbia Gem House is going to be doing an Instagram Live event with the farm next Friday for their 2021 Harvest.

Cathy that is the stuff dreams are made of!

Here is my recommendation: Attack It is an industrial strength solvent that is not harmful to pearls or precious metals. It is however, highly toxic so please take proper care when using!! Use in a very well ventilated room (garage or outside!!) and if you can find one, use a respirator mask...

Dear lord, the issues with FedEx! I had a package from India which arrived with a $100 customs duty (the value was less than $800, they were unset gemstones which should enter duty free, btw) FedEx wanted a $75 fee to challenge the duty?!?!?!? But the very worst is the FedEx parcel that's been...

Cathy, he's 14!?!?! where did that time go??? And I hope he recovers as quickly as his namesake. Not fun, but thankfully also not hockey season.

Try reaching out to Judi McCormick, as I know she uses mystery clasps in her designs (she uses pearls studded with gemstones, which are absolutely delicious!)

Wow, thanks for the photos douglas!

What gorgeous treasures everyone has! This thread is my secret obsession. And Jeg, your Sea of Cortez strand is amazing. There is really no way to describe their magical powers. And I have to say, 86 you really captured my heart with those white pearls and turquoise...my favorite combo of...

Yes, from that very first trip I had in Tucson! I had never met Yianni, but had been buying aquaprase before that trip. BTW, for those members who don't know who Yianni is, check out his @gemexplorer feed on Instagram. He is a wealth of knowledge and an inspiration on ethical sourcing of gemstones.

It was so much fun to see this "in print"! Red, those keshi on your necklace are dreamy...as in I still dream of them! Douglas, did you see the Sea of Cortez pendant that was featured in the section on mabes? You helped me select that one in Tucson a couple of years ago.