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Cathy, these are lovely strands of yours! Not pale in my opinion at all. As I see it on my screen, some photos show quite high luster. I specially like some lilac/purple pearls in your necklaces. :) Nerida, the multicolour is stunning. I quess you are keeping this one. And it seems like a...

Are the large bead nuked fw-s more expensive only because they are quite rare still? What might have been the original reason for trying to cultivate bead nucleated freshwater pearls? To get them bigger and rounder? I am voter for the full nacre freshies though :) Maria

Well, I am a beginner in jewelry making. I have put together some pearl necklaces so far and now planning to try out making earrings ;)

Yes, I know about Blaire taking GIA courses to get the certificate and about the talk at GIA event :cool:. It shows a very serious interest in the field, indeed. I can see you are cheerleading for her :). ... yet, honestly, I feel she does not even need cheerleading, she is shiny on her own...

Hi Blaire! Are the kitties all yours? Which one is Octavia's mom, Cleveland or Savannah? :). M.

Happy birthday!

Raisondetre, when is the off-peak season? Is March good or would February be better? Thanks Cathy for interesting reading! Nerida and Amrita, thank you for your kind help with understanding where I am getting myself into :)

Thank you, Raisondetre, for important information :). Special thanks about the grading/pricing info! "They love for you to take as many trinkets with you as possible." :) - that must be very true :) Maria

Incoming tax and EU system in general I know. In some countries the customs might get interested what you take out, specially if there is a lot in your suitcase :D and I was interested if China might be the case. Talking about a lot, I mean that if I will not find the nice 9-10mm offrounds for...

I might have an opportunity to travel to China in February or March next year. We probably fly to Shanghai and will defenetly buy pearls, but is there a real point to go to Zhuji or Weitang? Our budget for pearls would be around 2-3000 usd depending what we find. We would be looking for strands...

Thanks for the friendship invitation! :) Do you make the jewelry yourself?

It is only money. You will have new pension savings when the time is right. With the experience, knowledge and the connections you've got by now, you could do something (business) in the "field of pearls" if you like. ;) I bet, the "mosquito souvenirs" are the only not nice part from the trip. :)

Ouch Blaire, you were so lucky to take the trip. Wonderful pics, what an experience! Such a dream vacation. I have no idea how deep your pockets are, but the 8000 was well spent. I just love your Paua ring!! Would like to have one of my own ;) Maria

:D that must have been fun for neighbors as well :D

You do look much much younger. You are so lucky to have such great genes! I see you must be Monkey by Chinese astrology. That is interesting :). I am not a big astrology fan but have checked and therefore know about the signs of people around me. Monkeys I know, I am one, and also 2 of my good...

Good for you! I hope you did use the plastic bag instead of holding a pearl between your fingers while hammering... lol

Well, you are not looking, on you profile picture, as anybody was going to call you away any time soon ;). May I ask how "old" you are? Getting older has never been issue for me- I really feel young. Not 20 though, but not 40 either, that I actually am :).

Happy Birthday! Many interesting pearl finds! ..and some for smashing games! :)

Hi Pattye, Happy birthday! May your pearlwishes to come true! ;) Maria

Dear Blaire, Happy late birthday wishes!!! I hope you had a great day and still having a great birth week ;)! Maria