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Thanks Thanks Thanks, Pattye, because I've been wanting something new to read. Best, Tom

Color Color Hi, Steve, It is white with opalescence. Whether taken by the Van Pelts for magazine articles, or by Yolanda, it comes out with blue/green hues. Best regards, Tom

Nautilus pearl, another image Nautilus pearl, another image Below is another image of a Nautilus pearl, which reminds me of a beautiful water planet orbiting some star. We're going to try against different backgrounds soon. Tom

Gia Gia Yes, GIA fields a remarkably strong team at the Pearl Position. Tom

Top View Top View Top view of the golden pearl in platinum and diamonds, F color. Tom

Russian Natural Pearl Dealer Russian Natural Pearl Dealer Hi, All, I need to work with a Russian natural pearl trader in Moscow. Know anyone? Below is a large natural pearl in platinum and diamonds, rather shaped like an onion dome in St. Petersburg. Best, Tom

The Goddess The Goddess I think the Goddess is holding a pearl. It weighs more than a ton, and the stand below probably says, "The Place Where God Lives." Because the Goddess probably is holding a pearl in her fingertips, I plunged in with these photos on this Forum. Because experts have...

Pinctada maxima Pinctada maxima Here is a slightly different setup with another pearl. Tom

large baroque pearl large baroque pearl Hi, What do you think of the setting for display of this pearl? I like it. A very large...I think 21mm across...baroque natural. Best, Tom

One for the ages! One for the ages! Steve, Because it is unique, that necklace will be in art history books two centuries from now, probably sooner. Except in the Persian Gulf--where sheikhs collect perfect rounds for their vaults like Native Americans collected wampum--I believe the...

Hi, Steve, First, sorry you had this experience. Yes, there is an ugly world out there sometimes, and we can be thankful for GIA and some labs for keeping predators in check. As a fair man, I don't want to judge Budi, who may be blameless; nor do I want to spend a lot of time figuring out where...

Hi, Steve, At the lower pole of each x-ray you can see the tell-tale line and the dark open space of gas of a bead/pearl interface. Faintly, you can trace much of the arc of the bead. In my opinion, Budi sent a bead cultured pearl. Regards, Tom

Chinese carving Chinese carving I cannot get it to upload. Can I send to you as an email attachment for you to try? What email? Thanks, Tom

Chinese carving Chinese carving Hello, all worldwide, I own a Chinese stone carving...The Goddess of the River Luo...carved from a single stone some time between 1800 and 1920. It weighs 2,200 pounds. I believe it has imperial provenance. ONe of the goddesses may be carrying a pearl. But...

Big Pearl Big Pearl Hi, All, This is an unworked natural pearl, 30 carats and nearly 20mm, with GIA cert. It is almost big enough to put on top of the Chinese girl's hat. Best, Tom

Xray settings Xray settings Hi, You might try scanning and posting the xrays once you've got them. Then we can all talk about what we see. Method: Take first view, then rotate pearl 90 degrees and take another. If possible, use a tiny patch of modeling clay to stand the pearl upright...

Chinese Natural Pearls Chinese Natural Pearls Hi, All, Historians say Chinese pearl beds in Heipu and Hainan died off by the mid-1800s. Only recently has the Chinese market begun to pay small fortunes for new pearls. I bought this painting at the urging of my son while he spent a year at...

Non-Bead Nucleated Saltwater Cultured Pearls Non-Bead Nucleated Saltwater Cultured Pearls Hi, I think an Xray is a good first step, because there are many features that may immediately inform you the object is a non-bead nucleated saltwater cultured pearl. If examining a parcel of new...

Non bead nucleated saltwater cultured pearls Non bead nucleated saltwater cultured pearls Hi, Steve, The NBN from Indonesia are saltwater. Tom

The Risk The Risk Hi, Steve, That is a great looking pearl! At present, many non bead nucleated cultured pearls are coming out of Indonesia, and--regardless of the story of provenance-- I recommend you not pay until you have certification, because dental Xrays, while helpful, miss a high...