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Yes I did get an answer. It depends...............on the shape. Shape can be a factor in determining the quality and not just the value of a pearl. To be of an equal quality and value a non round pearl needs to have a symmetrical shape. I suppose an exceptional baroque shape may also be of the...

I am all for supporting Josh's pearl business and I have in my small way. The discussion of the differences between what gives value and quality to pearls is an important one I think. There was a previous discussion regarding what is a "gem" quality pearl and If I remember correctly it is a...

First the ring is really the packaging which will allow the pearl to be worn as a piece of jewellery.The design you have been presented with is a very traditional style. Having the ring in yellow gold will do nothing to show off the pearl in my opinion. The ring should be in white gold or...

Wow thanks for the pics, isn't technology wonderful. Hope everyone has a great weekend visiting and sharing your interests in pearls. Wish I was there! DFrey

thanks for the birthday greetings Blaire. I had a great day. Unfortunately your world has a few less oysters after the celebration. Hope you are keeping busy, what a time to get involved in the jewellery world! Enjoy the summer time, at your leisure of course.

loved the coastal walk album, great views and scenery. Doug

Here are a couple of pendants using silver and 24k gold, one has a tahitian pearl from Josh and the other a freshwater baroque. These are from a series of similar pendants that I have been doing over the last few years using the doublee technique and hand decorating the 24k. The texture on the...

I don't have a brand for the drill bits, sorry. Not sure what you mean by "bit types". The small round bur as a starter is a great idea to prevent the drill bit from skating over the pearl surface. I am using .7mm and 1mm drill bits because that's the diameter of the wire I usually use for...

A dremel or a foredom with a variable speed foot pedal is suitable to half drill pearls and high speed twist drills will work great for drilling pearls. This has been discussed on another thread somewhere. Drilling pearls while holding them in your fingers is not that big a deal. I mean there...

Hi Blaire, I am sticking to silver and gold and raising my prices as the cost of metal goes up. Times like this its important to design pieces that are lighter and your pockets have to be a little deeper to pay for materials as you are noticing Doug

Hi Blaire, I'm sticking to gold and silver. In times like this with high metal prices its important to look for lighter and smaller pieces to make. Doug