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    pearls and sterling

    maybe also have a look at goldfilled findings, they seem very affordable also. Alain
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    Starting your own FW pearl farm

    I found this while surfing I hope you enjoy it. It is worth a read. Alain http://govdocs.aquake.org/cgi/reprint/2003/526/5260030.pdf
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    eBay find of the day: tridacna pearls

    These are very small clams Caitlin is talking about you get about a thousand for a dollar wholesale :D Alain
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    Am I wrong?

    What I was trying to say is I think they are CFWP but they say they are a combination of Akoya, SouthSea and Tahitian. $11 for 8mm fwp and 2 14k clasp is not bad like panda (or do I call you knotty?) says. Alain
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    Am I wrong?

    I've seen some bad representations on Fleabay but right now this one tops them all imho. Or am I wrong and should I quickly jump on this? Newbie in training after all :) Alain http://tinyurl.com/37qs2x
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    Colors of Freshwaters

    They make me think of golden eggs so much that I was almost looking for the goose. :D They are simply stunning and I can't wait to see more. Alain
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    Colors of Freshwaters

    Dfrey, I played around a bit with your picture and got it to show a bit more pink purple tones. Dunno if that is what you meant. Alain
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    Knotty Panda Pieces

    We're all waiting so you better post fast :D When you take a picture don't be afraid to go in closer. Set your camera in close-up mode wich on most point and shoot camera's is an icon of a little flower. Turn the camera on it's side and try and fill the whole frame with your pearls so that...
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    Royal family death postpones auction of world's largest natural pearl on market

    while surfing I came across this http://www.lifestyleauctions.com/ http://www.lifestyleauctions.com/viewcatalog3.asp?auctionid=17 It's a link to the online catalogue of the auction that got postponed. Alain
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    Australian akoyas

    article about aussie akoya's I found Alain http://www.colored-stone.com/stories/may07/australianakoyas.cfm
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    My first try

    I went to my local bead store and brought some pearls with me. I told them I wanted to make a necklace. They said no problem we will string them for you at $2 an inch plus the material costs. Then I said well I actualy would like to try it myself can you please give me the supplies I need. Back...
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    My first try

    I decided it's time to join the lowly beaders club ( If you'll have me:) ) and try and make something myself. I got a copy of Henrietta's book and some supplies. Here is my first try. I looked in a few stores but all I was able to find was moss green powerpro so that's what I used for now. Alain
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    Confused and need some pictures

    I played a bit with the picture of the transition strand and ended up with this. I hope this shows it more like it is. Alain
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    I could not resist

    I wanted to thank you all for the nice comments on my purchase. The lady I bought from is indeed Chinese. She gave me a card. On it it says "Grace Wong" name of store is "Fine Connection" but it also says they specialize in beads and CZ beads. As to being a good negotiator well I have this forum...
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    I could not resist

    Well this morning I went to the Intergem show here in Chantilly VA I mentioned in another post. Lots of nice jewelry, lot of beads, gemstones and pearls. Most of the pearls I saw were either high end jewelers selling SS or Tahitian at high prices or beading quality at $1 to $8 a strand. I did as...
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    my untreated natural color findings

    It's kinda funny :) Earlier this week I was looking at this http://tinyurl.com/2o3gzt and was thinking wow nice pearls but I don't think I would risk spending this amount with someone I never heard of. Than I was thinking Hmm, I wonder what kind of offer he would take, I've heard Chinese like...
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    Sources for high quality CFWP loose/temporary strands

    This weekend we have an Intergem show nearby in Chantilly VA. I was wondering if this would be an ok place to pick up some strands of pearls. I'm trying to aquire some different colors, shapes and qualities to learn about them. Pictures in books like the Strack book are all nice and well but...
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    Baroque Freshwater

    I just wanted to thank everyone for the nice comments about the freeform pearls I bought for my wife. I'm still not really sure if she likes them but since she put them on to go to work today I assume she does :) I'm also real happy you folks like my pictures and if I can help anyone just let...
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    Baroque Freshwater

    Well sunday came around and out came the surprise. At first she didn't think they were real :eek: But I think she likes then, well she's Asian so it's not always easy to know :D I took a quick picture outside so you can see how the look on her skin. Alain
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    Baroque Freshwater

    I got my Baroque Freshwater necklace today and took a few pics. They have a nice coppery overtone. I hope the wife likes them when i surprise her sunday. Alain
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