The PG'ers got together last night for dinner and a drink. Welcome to the group Silvia. Nice to meet a new pearl fan. Last day of the fair for me today then off again. A few new discoveries that I am sure you will all learn about soon.
I have been running around here for a couple of days. Went to Shenzhen yesterday and did some shopping. That is one crazy town. Good place for some things. Tailored clothes and the like. But you can also get some shoddy things like "MIKE" shoes. But it's fun. It's a short hop from Hong Kong. 45...
I am curious how much it has changed Josh. When I went last much of the town center and mall were new and vacant. Waiting for your report on the changes.
Pearls themselves don't have an odor. If you drill pearls however the process of drilling gives off an odor of burning bone. It's the heat and calcium dust that create the odor.
I am a diver who has been gathering shells from the rivers of north America for about 40 years. I have found many pearls over the years. Pearls can be found anywhere in the river systems and lakes. Some areas you will find more on average then in other areas. It has more to do with the types of...
Baskets are pretty inexpensive in China. The pearls however are another story. The pearls in the basket are pretty good quality. I wouldn't want to guess from here. I don't blame you for wondering though because they do look nice.
Hi Silvia, I will be at the show. I don't miss either of the HK shows if I can help it. If you are going my best advice is to take your time and look around. You can get excited and buy too quickly. I always try to meet up with any of the PG family while we are there. It is customary for us...