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    Natural pearls at Kojima Pearl 1-14-10

    Sarah's pearls! Sarah's pearls! Just received my 50" strand of Kojima pondslime keishi doublets and they're gorgeous- intense natural colour.
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    Josh/Kamoka Pearl fans

    PearlA: Your Kamoka keshis are beyond gorgeous. I would never take them off!
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    New Freshwaters

    Oh, Jeremy, I hope you do pick some up!
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    New Freshwaters

    Ma-donna! And no web site for Sea Hunt. How I wish an online retailer offered this.
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    Exotics!!!

    Announcement yesterday, but no link by 10:15 Announcement yesterday, but no link by 10:15 After an announcement yesterday, I was hoping for a chance at these but by 10:15, received nothing from Pearl Paradise; anyone receive their link to private sale?
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    How do you care for your freshwater pearls?

    Bags for storing pearls Bags for storing pearls Besides jewellery supply stores, if there is an Asian shopping area where you love, the sundries stores have them. They also carry small silk boxes that look just like fortune cookies, and open by pinching the top, perfect for storing earrings.
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    New Fashion & Style Forum

    Check out these pearl styles: Priceless Imperfection Check out these pearl styles: Priceless Imperfection Found this site looking for current-looking pearls; I don't know Zara Scoville, but really like her work. http://www.pricelessimperfection.com/ Difficult to find pearl jewellery that is...
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    Pearl rings - What's hot, what's not?

    Reese ring comment Reese ring comment I saw a ring at a Montreal boutique years ago and it stayed in my mind. Essentially it is the Reese ring but about at "2 o'clock" (seeing the pearl as a clock) the designer set a small (about 20 point) diamond near, but not against the diamond... it...
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    Pls explain water and orient

    Hi all, Recently looked at a strand of SS dove-gray keshis at a luxury jeweler. Sales person insisted, "Look at the orient on these!" To me, they displayed a soft glowing luster but absolutely no irridescent play of colour. So my question is, What is "water" and is it different from "orient"...
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    Ebay Sellers Worth Your Buck

    Trusted eBay Sellers Trusted eBay Sellers Hi Mandy, I have found that on various forums to which I belong, people are not forthcoming about eBay sellers they like because (except for Buy It Now) eBay is a competitive, auction enviromnent. So many people are like the guys on fishing shows who...
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    Mother-of-pearl

    Mother of pearl comments Mother of pearl comments I enjoy MOP, it's just that most settings I see it in are not to my taste. Occasionally I see a big ring with MOP or abalone in a heavy silver setting, and it's enchanting. IMO here is a real opportunity- MOP in heavy settings like Bulgari...
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    I'm not even a "Lowly Beader"...yet...

    Luscious! Luscious! Hi Imanit, I so admire your work- your necklaces have rhythm, grace and versatility... yum! Only wish I could see them "in pearl-person"! BTW you might enjoy the work of the artist who has a site called Priceless Imperfection- Zara Scoville. She also works in wire. Now...
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    Reputable sellers on eBay

    Hi all, Since EBay world is fraught, thought I'd share a tool that has helped me separate who's naughty and nice: www.toolhaus.org. This search tool pulls up all the neg feedback. I've eliminated sellers who misrepresent size and quality; I will consider those who have not shipped...
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    Buying pearls in New Delhi

    New to the Forum and grateful for your knowledge, passion & wit! I'll be in New Delhi in march and hope to find some pearls. Anyone know sellers you would recommend? My love is for baroques, orient and colours... life begins at 12mm; character trumps perfection. Also, if any of you are or...
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