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Good answer Pattye, As South Sea Pearl Farmers, we do get asked if the pearls are a good investment. It's not that common but when asked, I say to put your money away and look elsewhere if you want an investment. South Sea Pearls are a luxury item. If you are seduced by their beauty, you buy...

As a grower of South Sea Pearls I am offended but respect your right to say it Wendy. I'll not be re-drawn into this discussion.

Inspirational Dave, Inspirational.

When a member of the public purchases a strand of pearls that have been treated with oils or such and not informed of this treatment. What are they to think when one year later after cleaning after each use they begin to notice variations within the strand. I agree treaters will not stop...

This whole yarn highlights that due to the various treatments carried out, unfortunately many people will not be aware just what natural high quality nacre is. Sorry for repeating myself but, the pearls are harvested, needed in salt to remove dried mucus and such then rinsed in fresh water...

Gidday all Bron is attempting to upload a link to Austasia Aquaculture magazine that ran an article on us. If you take the time to read you'll gain a bit of info about us, but also you'll see our magnificent architecturally (not) designed, floating operations shed that Rusty is very proud of...

Any employer of people in this country would review their proceedures instantly upon a death in their work place. Employer's do not need the lefty media to be judge and jury. Industry in Australia is very heavily regulated. I enjoy participating in the Pearl Guide but could the moderators...

I'll back the glass theory.

Good evening All Thanks for your comments Dave, I just watched the first four minutes of the 4 Corners program on their web site. I really feel for the parents however, the haunting music and comments from the presenters in the first few minutes is enough for me. As I have watched 4 Corners...

Thanks Caitlin Bron and I are doing fine with the through traffic here at the Island. Every sale counts but some are just to complex to enjoy. Hey, we sold our biggest and best round pearl from last years harvest to someone from over your way, Beverly Hills. We wish you well in your search...

Looks pretty weird Dave. Could you please post a pic of one of your shells open with the flesh still in. A bit of a selfish request, but I'm curious to see one.

Well put Dave, I'll get Bron to put up on the Pearl Farming thread an article about us in the latest edition of Austasia Aquaculture. It's got some pic's of our operations shed that I proudly designed and built with Bron and Heather Hawke (a visiting marine scientist) a while back. When you see...

Gidday All Wendy we do get "pink" south sea pearls. I looked at the link and the pic's a bit creepy/cheap for me. Pearl Dreams, thanks for the reference, I totally dig bricks and mortar, several varieties combined makes a main st, in a town. I'm sure they have some good gear on show but perhaps...

Hey Conchas, If it means a lot to you that it's a Natural Pearl. Don't get it tested and just keep believing. It's impossible to tell from 50,000 pic's let alone six. Your pearls measurement fit's into the most common size/volume grouping of "hard to off load in the market place group" for a...

Surely this scam has grown to the point for government intervention. Trade ministers of countries that grow pearls should be lobbying the Chinese Government to take action on the basis that the current situation highlights a view that when dealing with China, basically you are dealing with crooks.

Gidday portcitygal 1. Get an electric jug ready with a bit of fresh water in it. 2. Get a strainer and a couple of tea towels ready. 3. Have a pair of pliers ready. (preferably small jewellers pliers and not a big pair of fencing pliers). 4. Put one of those stainless steel strainers in the...

Thanks you DerekJ.

I saw a documentary on conch shells years ago and I'm sure they pointed out that if the shell hits you with its barb it can kill a human. If this is true, can you imagine the insurance costs for covering workers. It was pretty cool to see the conch shell stun the fish before it ate it though.

Thanks Caitlin Alex, that's a very Northern Hemisphere comment, but a good one.

I've been busy and have not looked at this thread in ages. Vic a simple question, the gold strand you have put a link to says AA+ grade and then No blemishes? I do not use the A, AA, AAA, and teriffic grading system as recorded in the Guide before. AA+ with no Blemishes seems wrong. Not...