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I saw some of these or similar strands recently. Some of the Tahitians have very high luster and look pretty fantastic even though they are only AA quality. That identical strand of Tahitians won't be available for long, but there was a pretty good stock of white FW Baroques. If you don't...

Very interesting, Jeremy. The photos are informative, and your comments, as always, are illuminating. Hadn't seen this thread. I'd love to go see these places myself!

I've only ever met one person in a brick and mortar jewelry store who was fairly knowledgeable about pearls. He was the jeweller and was from the far east. He also had a nice collection of pearls. I've had salesgirls assure me that large faux pearls for under $70 are cultured pearls: that...

I love Tahitian drop shape pearls, and yours have a gorgeous color, good luster and quite a clean surface. Mmm. Very nice indeed! Enjoy! :)

I love that pistachio color. Looks like a lovely specimen - good luster, etc. Very nice.

Lovely clasp. Fancy having pearls like those and only wearing them twice in her lifetime.

Good for you. I wish I spoke Chinese. I liked the way you dealt with the girl in the video. You seemed firm and unmovable about what you wanted, but polite and respectful rather than argumentative. It must have worked.

Let us know if you get anywhere with the DNA testing. Its an interesting concept. And the idea of investigating the possiblilites of using pearl DNA for medical research was spoken like a true doctor!

The first looks like they're very well matched. But the color wouldn't look as good on me. The two center ones look like they've got a bit more orient, but they don't look as well matched. Personally, in a lavender strand I like a slight variety of tone. It adds to the unique look of the...

I just checked out the link to the pearl of unknown origin - I had missed it before. That's an amazing photo.

Definitely have a point there!:D

Braintree.

Lovely gifts for both of them, and the mother -daughter matching pearls makes them extra special.