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    Gujarat, India farmer develops 48-carat pearl

    hey guys... can you please help me understand why do you think this may not be true? Just to clarify.. I do not have any knowledge of pearl farming... I am just curious...:-)
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    Gujarat, India farmer develops 48-carat pearl

    This is the same story but published on a reliable newspaper site with a bit more details. http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Surat-farmer-develops-48carat-pearl-may-be-auctioned-in-London/299556/
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    My Lovelies 9 to 11mm are these Early Akoya

    Just chimed in to say that your pearls are beautiful!
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    My first akoya earrings :-)

    Thanks! They are 6-6.5mm . I got them online from MLG Jewelry. I like them so much I ordered one more for my mom! :-)
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    My first akoya earrings :-)

    thks! thks! Thank you so much! I love them. I am trying to get an ear shot... its really difficult :-)
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    Happy Springtime!

    that is sooooo cute :-)
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    My first akoya earrings :-)

    :) I got these yesterday... I think now I know what you mean by mirror like luster .. :-) How do you like them?
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    Hello Everyone! Newbie here

    Great input! I know there is a market for gold and that gold jewelry, by that I mean 22k, 24k type, are a good investment. I have a few. You can enjoy wearing them as well you have something which appreciates in value over time. I have no idea about diamonds though. I am enjoying my pearls, in...
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    Are these Akoya's?

    Thanks Caitlin, Pattye, Knotty Panda and Sheryl. I usually do not buy jewelry on an impulse. This was my first impulse purchase of a jewelry that I know nothing about and so I am a bit relieved that I was not duped :-). Hopefully I will do better next time with help of this forum and its...
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    Are these Akoya's?

    Thanks for your input. Please be open, I do not mind :-) I was not expecting much. I think I may have caused some confusion about the certificate. There was no certificate with the pearls, just that she was selling lot of stuff with certification and that was a slight factor in my purchasing...
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    Hello Everyone! Newbie here

    I just posted pics of my pearls in the akoya forum. Let me know what you think!! Thanks Heidi, Caitlyn and Pattye!!
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    Are these Akoya's?

    Hi all, I am new here and have recently purchased this necklace. I have almost no knowledge of pearls and any help will be appreciated. I recently visited a gem show and there was a booth there for discounted gemstone jewelry, most of them had a GIA Certificate. The lady at the booth told me...
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    Hello Everyone! Newbie here

    Thanks Heidi, Yes, I have been reading this forum for past couple of days. There is such wealth of knowledge here. I was thinking along the lines of how value of gold usually appreciates over time and was wanting to know if that was the case with pearls too.
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    Hello Everyone! Newbie here

    Well, I did not know that, I just assumed that gemstones, including diamonds and pearls appreciated in value....Thanks for clearing that up. I have recently bought an akoya pearl necklace.. would love to get your opinion on those.
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    Hello Everyone! Newbie here

    HI.. This is a great forum! I am a newbie pearl fan and had a couple of questions for pearl experts. Can pearls be considered a good investment, like gold or diamonds? Does the value of pearl appreciate? If so which ones do you think can be considered as an investment? Thanks for your views...
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