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Thanks, everyone! Yes, I'm really glad I got the strand, cmd!

Golden pearls match golden stupas! At the Dragon Temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand. :)

Simply Gorgeous Newberry!

Yes, multicolour! How can the site even slip my mind! :)

Hi MSC, If you are looking for cut stones, I have tried gemrockauctions. They have a good selection from different sellers with all budget types. However, a pair of trapezoids is difficult to find. You can try to post at gemologyonline though on your requirements and some cutters may be willing...

Newberry, you have a nice inspiration page! The necklace turned out great! Congratulations!

Singapore is not a pearl buying center but your husband can check Golay at Orchard Road.

I think it will make a nice cocktail ring!

It looks like a pearl with the conchiolin showing. Please refer to this thread. https://www.pearl-guide.com/threads/reject-pearls.10099/

Thanks, CathyKeshi! I am happy with the loose pearls, especially the Tahitian. :) Hi kalmen, If you compare the loose pearls with the strands, the strands have smoother surface. A hammered surface is indicative of thick nacre. Here is what a "hammered" look is...

Nice clasps pearlescence! I like those bean-like ones. :)

Lovely necklace!

They are poor but as divers it might be a family heirloom. Badjaos are deep sea divers without the aid of equipment.

Not my pearls but recently, a 13-year old girl begging on the streets went viral in The Philippines because of her beauty, and the Internet called her "Badjao Girl". Badjaos are deep sea divers who traditionally hunted for natural pearls in The Philippines and Indonesia. I just noticed she is...

PearlDreams, MSC, Cathy, and Katbran, That is why it is important to always bring a comparison strand! :)

I love the color as well! Here's some daylight and comparative shots. Notice the hammered look of the loose pearls...

Thanks MSC and dkan. :) Here's some. :) Shot with clasp in front.

The biggest pearl is 13mm and smallest around 10mm.

Check out Paspaley's interchangeable clasps! The touchstone clasps are awesome - I like the ruby, jackfruit, and rambutan! http://www.paspaley.com/eboutique/jewellery/?product_type=7

alenka, If you are buying in China, be careful as irradiated big freshwater pearls maybe passed off as Tahitians.