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As discussed in this forum, differentiating between natural and cultured (unless there is a big ol' bead in place) appears to have a margin for error. What does that do to the price of naturals?

Wow! Look at all the pretty colors! I haven't bought bullion in ages but I think I have a couple of sizes on hand. What I do remember is I don't like plated bullion. It breaks down. I do like sterling silver (never had a tarnish problem) and the vermeil. But those colors sure are tempting!

How's my toothy orient?:D

Interesting, interesting question! But I think you're right, money outweighs demand.

Studying the formation of nacre towers could lead to bone regeneration. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090212112741.htm

This has a bit more information. It has a lot to do with how your supplier processes his stock. http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/argentium-testing.htm

I just saw this response. I wasn't suggesting that she put the pearls in vinegar for a week. A few moments will do to solidify the color. Good experiment though. I might try it to see if they are really colorfast. The only other thing I have seen to make them colorfast is a varnish coating...

I think it's Nerida who has been handling these for some time and has posted pics.

Blaire, tell John he CAN retire. He can sit at home and still have his business with us PGers online. We don't need fancy. Since you began talking about him, I wished he came to my area.

Wow! Tons of misinformation here in this thread. As I look at the design, I see the use of gold beads as spacers. Spacer beads prevent the line from breaking regardless of whether they are metal, gemstone, glass, plastic or some other material. Having beads which are alike breaks the line...

My question would be, what is the purpose of knotting between each pearl and then putting a bead over the knot? Sounds like extra work. Since you mention possibly lengthening it at some later time, Caitlin says fishing line is unforgiving and cutting it apart might be detrimental to the pearls...

Tennessee is absolutely God's country. Chattanooga, Gaitlinburg, and Birdsong if he gets homesick for some pearl farming talk.

Rorschach pearls.

Well, looks like I failed the tour guide course! Graceland is in Memphis although Nashville is quite an attraction in it's own right. You'll never be bored, I can guarantee that.

Throw back catfish! But they are so tasty! I know, bottom feeders. Let me live in my dreams. Great catch! Never had catfish that big. One fish for a family reunion :).

You're gonna be a Hoosier! If you're in Indianapolis, you'll be a short distance from Cincinnati, Ohio! You'll be close to Chicago, Illinois for a weekend visit. And you can mosey on down to Nashville and visit Graceland, the home of Elvis! Whether you are in Indy or Bloomington, Indiana is...

In light of cultured Biwas, a Japanese process, there are several countries with freshwater culturing processes.

EGL comes to mind. Labs assess. They do not appraise. (Although it appears EGL does appraise.) GIA is accredited by virtue of being an educational institute. I don't know how the others hold themselves out to be leaders in the industry. Wendy, I'm sorry you take issue with my very short...

One reason I can think of is origin identification. I'm considering a strand labeled as Biwa so I would submit the strand to determine if they are truly Biwa or if they are just really pretty nuggets. I already know they are cultured.