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Hi Douglas, Have a good winter! Thanks for all the pictures.:) Those pearls are just amazing. Best wishes, Pernula

Blaire, Happy Birthday! What a great choice for birthday present. Gorgeous! Not sure I have a favorite picture. Douglas and Josh have been showing beautiful pearls lately so I will try something different. Love pictures of pearls on Jacqueline Kennedy...

Cute! They should have hired you as the designer!:) Pernula

Josh: OK, you are looking at it from the farmer point of view. I was looking at it from an observer point of view. I have thought you were calling people who wear dyed pearls "dirty and cheating," which I think is far from the truth. I see dyed pearls on lots of very nice people. On...

Could the leaf be covering some blemishes? If that was the case, would the owner(s) have to disclose that if someday they decide to sell the pearl? Thanks, Pernula

I personally prefer untreated pearls. But I would like to know on what basis you call dyed pearls "dirty and cheating" ? They are very strong and judgmental words. Thanks, Pernula

Hi Tanakarn, Your mom looks very happy and the pearls compliment her skin tone well. You clearly care much about her and it is extra special that you are into pearls as presents!:) Pernula

I wonder what type of natural pearls the necklace is composed of? South Sea? The Baroda Pearls that was auctioned off is a double-strand, graduated necklace. See http://www.luxist.com/2007/03/24/christies-set-to-auction-the-baroda-pearls/. Regards, Pernula

john675, Sorry I am not an expert. Does the seller indicate those are Akoyas and provide some ratings? E.g., high luster slight orient ? pernula

Pattye, Just curious, how does the color of untreated baroque Akoyas compared to that of silver blue Sea of Cortez pearls or platinum blue South Sea pearls? Thanks, Pernula

Beautiful vacation loot! I know exactly what you mean, I often agonize over spending too much or acquiring too many things all at once while on vacation then regret not getting that perfect something when I get home;). Well, for your trip, not only did you bring back beautiful jewelry, you...

The largest Melo pearl and the pearl in Ken's pictures both look beautiful. I wish your Thai family and the fishermen good luck:). I just have a few comments about the story of the $5 to $7 million offer. It may well be true but something is nagging me about it. Like the Pearl of Allah...

I agree with Caitlin and am disappointed that they are aiming for more round pearls rather than more beautiful pearls:(. I guess for some executives of a large company, beauty is only secondary to return on investment. As long as they perceive the general consumers care more about round and...

I think untreated baroque Akoya pearls are very versatile in different lighting. What do other forum members who recently purchased these pearls think? In fluorescent or pale light, the silvery blue color is very alluring. I imagine a Patronus having that color and nickname them my Patronus...

Douglas: thanks for the photos of pearls in different lighting. That is very helpful. Regards, pernula

What a treat! Thanks for writing this up and sharing your experience and thoughts with us.:) Regards, pernula

Thank Blaire, your description of the shopping experience and their production is very interesting. Only eight bad pearls out of the lot? They must have a very good shaman onboard!;) Now that they have achieved such astounding efficency, I would think the logical next thing for their...

Thanks Josh and Douglas for posting pictures of those beautiful pearls! They are seductive! Regards, pernula

Great picture! So is growing nucleated mussel pearls in Tennessee still in operation? Thanks, Pernula

Wow! Great collection! I don't wear earrings myself, but my sister wears earrings everyday. I can totally understand the need to have earring choices. Plus it makes present shopping for her relatively easy:D. Pernula