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That's great! Thank you so much!

Thanks for clarifying the difference. It was really confusing. So now, my follow up question is: do the "natural white" akoyas go through a more intensive bleaching procedure than the pinked akoyas?

Thank you , everyone for all your replies. Lisa, I think the jeweler was considering the size and shape of my face (oval) when he suggested I stay under 10mm for pearl studs. My height and body frame as well as what he thought was my age could have had something to do with it. He originally...

Hi Everyone, I'm confused regarding the "Natural White Hanadamas" sold by Pearl Paradise. From the description on their website, it seems the pearls do not go through the additional dying/pinking process. However, on Yokota's website, he states that natural untreated akoyas have to slight...

Select Quality over Brand Name! Select Quality over Brand Name! I second Wendy. I'm obsessed with quality and will never pay a premium just for a box and brand name. However, I would throw every cent into getting a quality item. Why don't you purchase hanadama/gem quality studs for her...

Hi, If budget is of no concern, what is the most versatile pearl mm size for a graduated SSP necklace? I would like to wear them with business attire from time to time as well as to semi/formal events. (On a side note, considering the size of my face, my pearl jeweler has suggested I stick...

Thank you so much for the clarification, Jeremy!

Hi, I'm shopping for dark golden south sea pearls and am looking to keep them as heirlooms so I would like to purchase very high quality items (earrings for now and eventually a necklace). Does the country of origin of the Golden SSP affect it's value? I've read that darker shades of gold...