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Thanks to this site, I've gained a pretty good understanding of how grading is done on SS's. Through experience with 3 different on line purveyors, I've seen 1st hand that there are wide variances between different "graders" when it come to the opinions. But here is a question for you experts...

Just for fun, here is a little strand that PP put together for me to present to my wife on our 40th wedding anniversary. 9-11.3MM, app 20", 45 pearls, all AAA's or gem. The strand and earrings graded by the appraiser as AAA, but, personally, I think the pieces are GEM grade! And with the...

Thanks for this input, folks. Seems as if it is like most fashion these days--if you like them, wear them anytime you want! For those of you extolling the virtues of PP, I'll gladly join that choir having experience with them over the past several weeks:-) Top notch outfit in every way...

Not being a woman's fashion expert, how do you folks feel about SS pearls for "every day/casual" wear. I'm not talking about digging in the garden with them, but what about your every day chores (grocery story, everyday errands etc)? How about the rockin' chair on the porch of a mountain cabin...

I was going to get these pics of the Pearl Paradise earrings up yesterday, but just ran out of time. Described to me by telephone as "light silver overtones with slightest hint of rose", AAA, 11.5mm. I think that is a "spot on" description! In fact, I fail to see why these don't meet the...

Caitlin, thanks very much. These are definitely going to be returned. About 3 hrs after I posted these pics, the UPS man showed up with my 11.5mm, SS earrings from Pearl Paradise, CA. In one word....they are STUNNING and exceed my expectations in every way. I'll get pics up of them later, the...

Part 2 w/ pics (I hope!) FWP's? or true SS's? Part 2 w/ pics (I hope!) FWP's? or true SS's? I went ahead and ordered from PPI (not to be confused with PP in CA.) with a refund guarantee as well as eBay's buyer protection. The pearls arrived in a timely enough fashion and, in fact, were post...

Thanks to all who have contributed so much to this thread and my pearl education! I had a very pleasant and informative conversation with PP yesterday and the SS studs are on the way to me now! The PP representative who answered the phone was extremely knowledgeable and helpful (a young fellow...

I am in the US--NC to be specific. In my search for the earings I mentioned, I began my trying to educate myself since I am a total neophyte when it comes to pearls. This site has been invaluable in that education. I then visited with 4 high end, brick and morter, retail jewelry stores in my...

Thanks, Caitlin. Your questions have made me realize that I was "barking up the wrong tree", so to speak! So, what I need is a recommendation on where to purchase a pair of earrings-White South Sea, 11-12mm, round stud, 14k-18k gold. I would like AAA grade, of course with a deep lustre and very...

Anyone know anything about this company? All I can find appears on the up and up. I've searched this forum for it but could not find anything. Anyone have any experience with them? Thanks and kind regards, Tom