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Congratulations and Happy Birthday! They look great.

Congratulations Helen!

The Lab class is really not practical for us who live outside the US .The GIA Hong Kong charges $500 fee for the class, plus we have to pay for air fare and as well as accommodation for at least 4 days because the Hong Kong schedule is on a Wed. and Friday from 6-9pm....

Thanks Nerida... I feel the same about the lack of knowledge about pearls here...Got my pearl earrings valuated for $2000 and only said as "cultured pearls"....I was disgusted....the earrings are 11.5-12 mm, AA quality but I think one is Freshwater and one might be a south sea (stress on the...

They have a pearl course on the list of their courses but they are no longer offering it. Maybe when she said they couldn't find someone to teach, they mean a local person here in Australia..... Yes, a list is a must!

Nerida, I agree with whicker.... That article left me scratching my head.....this is very unfortunate that a lot of prominent people in the jewelry business have little knowledge on pearls....

Wow! That piece is beautiful. Keep us updated on your treasure hunting...

Wendy I think it is not just my jaw that will fall, I will probably freeze :D When I visited Greenhills market, I was wondering around half zombied through the narrow halls and getting so confused and overwhelmed that my husband had to be the voice of reason and sense of reality snapping me out...

Thank you for your great advice. Although I have finished the course I immediately realized I still need to learn a lot more, will start collecting pearl resource materials and read more, as well as start my AJP as soon as I can :) .... I have called the Gemological Association of Australia...

Thanks Jeremy!

I have finished my online course for the graduate pearl diploma. My dilemma is putting the Lab class on hold as I am going to Hongkong on Sept for the Trade show. I live in Sydney and have to travel to Hongkong GIA or to Singapore to do my lab class. I am wondering if going to the trade show...

If you find a trustworthy pearl seller in Green Hills let us know :)

It looks like it was dyed and the lustre does not have that soft sheen satin feel/look that south sea pearls have. ...but I could be wrong :) But no matter what it is, we value pearls for their beauty and their sentimental value, it's a beautiful gift.

I have learned a lot from this thread. Thank you!

Oh my, they are lovely!

Thank you Pattye :) Merry Christmas to everybody! Hope you guys have a lovely holiday!

Bas, I bought it on my last trip from Greenhills Manila.....I tried on many and liked this color combination the best. I think it's made with a lower grade south sea and another dyed pearl. ...the funny thing was that the first champagne colored pearl on it came off the next day and I went back...

This is part of my body everyday :D .... I feel like something is missing if I don't wear it ...

Wow! That pearl is amazing. It is very encouraging to hear such news about the industry. Thanks for sharing.