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Akoya, I just received an email from the Jewelry Arts Institute and I thought of you. The school is located in Manhattan. I hope you can get in. Their phone number is (212) 362-8633. I think this is their email address jewelryartsinstitute@earthlink.net. Good luck. Gail "We are now accepting...

Steve, have you received the lab report from the GIA? Gail

Yup........ I know just what you mean. The other day, I also read THAT answer to the Tahitian pearl question (on another forum). ;) I assure you, there's other misinformation about pearls there, too.

What county in northern NJ are you in? Gail

I can't see any difference. :confused: They look the same to me. How thick is the nacre on the SS? Gail

I can see why. Those are spectacular. Gail

Hi Akoya, You are welcome. I must still have their old phone number. Good luck. Gail

Try this http://www.littleshopny.com/classdescriptions.html Phone the shop on the upper west side @212 531-2723 and ask for Maryanne. I think she'll be able to work out a time for private instructions. Gail

:oOh well, while we're on the subject, I just have to ask..... I noticed on ZE's profile page that her age changed. She used to be 46 and now she's 88. Caitlin, do tell:p. Gail

Here are a few more listings on Abebooks (original hardcovers & new paperbacks) that are available for sale. http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=kunz&sts=t&tn=the+book+of+the+pearl&x=32&y=6 Edit: If you go to farlang.com you can read the book online for free. Gail

Absolutely the best book ever written on the subject; I've been using it for many years. I'm also a little biased since I've had the opportunity to study with J. Stark when she had her school.

Sorry, not able to post pictures right now but I have lavender w/ copper overtones and yellow/gold w/ pink overtones. They're actually bigger and prettier than I had expected. Gail

I received my pearls today. I ordered them loose/unset and paid a little extra for quick delivery. They are quite beautiful! Gail

Below, is part of a quote from Jeremy, post 39, in this thread. Gail

Hi Blaire, Let me know if you are planning to give a lecture in NYC. Gail

Thanks, Mervione. I remember reading something like that, too, but I am pretty sure (and hope) the article was referring to Akoyas. Gail

Does anyone know how or why freshwater pearls develope the metallic luster as opposed to a (for lack of a better word) "regular" luster? Gail

Mervione, The email from PP also says "PRIVATE OFFER"; in other words...... for those people on the "Private Offer List". ;)

Here's two for cultured........... as in the finest Paspaley South Sea. :D Gail

Somewhere on the forum, Budi said that he sent a pearl to JNorris. It might be a good idea to contact JNorris and, if possible, find out the result of the pearl that was sent to him. Gail