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Another question Pearl Dreams, I’ve heard that there are only a few Vietnamese Akoya farms; are they all owned by Japanese, and again are all the technicians Japanese?

Aside from Japan and Vietnam, where in actuality are the blue Akoyas being farmed? Here in Bkk, i’m seeing round strands, and they all say the blue Akoyas are all from Japan. But does that mean that they are auctioned in Japan, or are the blues actually farmed in Japanese water? Thank you all...

Thank you everyone for your kind words. i'm sure my mother would have loved that you appreciate the beauty of this bracelet. When i'm back in DC, i will take it to the Sackler Museum and see if i can get more info. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN, Jaye

Here are more close ups.

BWeaves, It’s night time here in Bkk. I wil try to get better photos in daylight. They are so small and delicate, much like Mughal miniatures. Would really love to know more about them. I never saw my mother wearing them.

Hello all Here’s another piece in my mother’s box. I know that they were bought from either Persia or India in late 50s or 60s. Obviously it is a bracelet, but has anyone seen something similar? Any Middle Eastern expert out there who can provide more info? Thanks for any input, Jaye

Thank you Parelje, B WEAVES and Pearl Dreams. I certainly cherish them very much. Whatever pieces that my mother had made into jewelry, i am leaving as they are, even though they are not my style. Loose pearls and stones I feel free to play with. I have been told that Ausralian wss are more...

Hello All After my mother passed away, i found many pearls in her deposit box. These are loose baroques, which i had made up into earrings. Jeweler told me they are SS, but do not know indonesia or Australia. Can anyone offer an idea? An also are they genuine South sea? Many thanks for your input.

Jeremy, you are making me want to go back for that ring now. I knew I shouldn't have started this. :D

Here are some photos - sorry couldn't capture the true beauty of pearls.

Come to Bkk and we have ruckus with Cees, but only when he has full stock?

Yeah, Jeg- Mitukoshi ... Ahhh Itoya for stationary and pen... Ahhh Iwas actually looking for a slightly baroque ring, but they explained that they show only rounds and off rounds, some ovals. Their customer prefer that. Jeg, it sounds like we like similar things. If you ever come to Bkk, please...

Jeremy, I was looking for a ring for my Gold Harvest strand ( you know, that rampage you started?:) Sales lady said Japanese luxury tax cannot be redeem, unlike tax-free for tourists. Are you saying the quality of Jewelmer pearls here at their counter, are probably higher grade than say on Blue...

CrazyMissy You are absolutely correct. Today I spent over an hour at Jewelmer counter at Mitsoukoshi in Nihonbashi. Prices are more expensive than US. And I was surprised that there was not that big a selection. The sale lady was super sweet, and pulled out their entire stock for me to see. The...

Wow! Those Fiji from Civa are breathless! Claude, who is distributing your pearls, please? Can’t get enough Fijis, life is too short.

It’s 48”. Here’s a neck shot.

Cathy, Jeg, Abi and Fidge- Thank you! Jeg, your ombré strand makes my heart flutter.

Hello, permission to join? I also bought the Gold Harvest strand. It’s truly lovely. This photo is for you, Battah.

Thank you everbody for all the advice! I will be taking it to Bkk to have it done. And as suggested, will make sure to have fittings. I really appreciate everybody’s input. This is a wonderful forum!

Oh you are so kind to offer Battah. I just called a jewelry shop in Bethesda, and he told me 5$/inch. That comes to about roughly630$! It will take 3 weeks and they send it to CA to be done. I'm leaving for Bkk in November, and I think I will have it done there. It's heavy, though. Btw, i think...