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Mm: I like your pics much better than the PP glamor shot. Love all the unusual colors. You really scored! I got three strands and I hope they are a good match to make a triple. Will definitely post pics when I get them but it will be a while as I need to send them my clasp n then they need to...

Did anyone else snag the white freshadama graduated strands? I think they are the same as the ones the newberry saw during her July vault visit.

I'll go with the whiter strand cos: 1- it looks better on you 2- it's bigger and 3- (most importantly) I think you like it more. I tend to go by the above criteria myself but reason #3 wins over everything else.

Gorgeous pearls (and new earrings)! Love how they seem to have a hint of pink in the pics too.

I don't like dyed tahitians or akoyas but I'm more tolerant of dyed fwp. Probably cos fwp are cheaper so I don't find it such a crime to dye them.

Ok, so some random thoughts after visiting HK for the nov show... 1. If you go, absolutely go for the experience and not cos you think you'll save money. Cos unless you buy thousands of dollars worth of pearls you are not gonna have any savings after factoring in the transport and accommodation...

Ok, and then some of the pearls that I would have gotten if I had an unlimited budget... Pink ssp! Really pink. Beautiful shape n luster. The old gentlemen at this booth insisted that these are keshi, not baroque tahitians. When I expressed my disbelief, he said that these are really rare...

Ok, so I was able to visit the show for the last 1.5 days which isn't so ideal cos I always like to be able to pick my pearls first. Plus quite a lot of the fittings that I wanted were sold out. So try to go on the first day if you plan a visit. A few shots to show the booths and masses of...

Haha actually I wanted to take Aji Ichiban and the phone shop but was lazy to walk back hence the delifrance. Yeah lots to eat in Hong Kong and I love shopping (non-pearl stuff) there too. I've long stopped doing the typical touristy stuff after my first trip years ago so really can't advise on...

This is such a tempting thread! Every time I see a new photo I'm like 'hey I could buy those too'. You ladies all got lovely pearls!

The freshadama strands look amazing. I agree. My latest fwp strand was sold as AAAA I think, but is comparable blemish/luster wise to another strand that I got. it's not perfectly. So yeah, standards do differ a lot across vendors.

I love how you repurposed the pearls into a beautiful wave design. Prefer the longer length too.

Beautiful pearls! You mentioned Asia is a difficult market - can you elaborate on that pls?

Whoops mummy duties. Will cont when I've time.

Grab a map so you don't get lost... I didn't do it this time but I will mark off booths on the map so my browsing is more organised next time. Thousand over booths Pearl section Random pic I took at the diamond section but this gives you an idea of the booth/show size...

Ok. So if you are in HK, you should already have pre registered for the show. Remember to bring along your confirmation and passport and go and register to get your pass. Join the pre registered queue at the convention center. This was what greeted me at the convention center: Don't you love...

Ok, I've been to Hong Kong (HK) a few times for work and leisure so I'll share some travel tips as well. Hopefully useful if any of you decide to make a trip there. 1. Arrival at Hong Kong airport Tip: After picking up your luggage and passing customs, you'll see a booth that sells MTR/HK...

Thanks for all your lovely comments. Glad you enjoy the pics. :) I looked at gold necklaces and jade. Didn't go to look at the diamond section or colored stones cos I didn't have time, budget, nor did I have anything in mind. The fair is quite big so there is something for everyone. I'll post...

I need to set the loose pearls n string the circled strand but here are the fwp strand n new t rope. All under flouroscent lighting unless otherwise stated. With a bit of daylight, but mostly flouroscent lighting

Thank to JP, amti, Newberry, katbran, Cathy and kelluvpearls (hope I didn't miss anyone!) I wish I did! Sadly just a tiny fraction of the incredible pearls I saw. Yes that's the show. I don't think prices are cheap after factoring in airfare and hotel to be honest. To make it worth the trip...