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Well! I hope you aren't just showing us that technology- I hope you will explain how you achieved that size-especially since the photo won't allow us to observe much detail.... Also, who would wear such a pearl- that is- who is the market for? Is there a pinctada that can take that size and...

Hi Akoya Shecy is one of the most troublesome, determined spammers we have ever had. In fact by mentioning their name, you are venturing into the waters of delete. Others have reported here that shecy AAA is smaller and worse than other company's AA, and posted the pictures to prove it, so they...

The one on the right is the best illustration of the flame pattern I have seen yet. That is an "important" pearl.

Spanning the Blue Globe, for Little White Ones http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/13/business/13flier.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Use the google search function on the forum. It searches the Web sites of members of this forum as well as this forum itself. It ignores Web sites that have received bad reviews as well (including eBay).

I suggest checking fishery journals, specifically in China. There is a lot of this research being done there. I know there is a way to access these journals online but I cannot seem to find it. You can also use Google translator if you can only find foreign language versions. For example...

I have noticed her in several different Tahitian strands over the last year or so. As for where she buys them, she doesn't - stars on her level simply get merchandise sent to them continually as "gifts".

The members here that have Websites are now listed in the custom Google search engine at the top left of the screen. Just type in any set of keywords and you should be able to find what you are looking for!

We just added a new page in your honor! https://www.pearl-guide.com/pinctada-maculata.shtml

If your husband bought them for you why are you selling them? :rolleyes:

Scientists in Hawaii have made a breakthrough in developing a stronger disease-resistant pearl oyster. This process developed by Dale Sarver Ph.D. and John Patterson Ph.D. may well help to revive the Japanese pearl industry that has been so devastated by pollution and disease. Working...

I think you need to distinguish between cheap and inexpensive. The stuff on eBay is cheap, but quality there is not inexpensive.

In other words, you are not going to find Mikimoto pearls in Beijing. Even if you did, the price will always be the same. If you are simply looking for Akoya pearls, that is a different story. But if you are looking for a brand name you may as well shop at home.

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I would agree with you. The appraisal also shows a completely different color, and the pearls are off round - unlike the photo.

Hi, Well, the pearl is not a good quality pearl, but for $15 you did quite well for the size and type of pearl you purchased.