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Thank you very much for the teaching! This is why I love to read the threads on this forum, it’s great fun to own AND to learn about pearls. It’s definitely disheartening though to hear Tahitians are now being processed (hopefully this is still just a fraction of pearls). I can usually spot a...

Thank you so much @jshepherd: my first lovely strand of multicolor Tahitians were from PP years ago: I still check back on the site from time to time for more vivid multicolored Tahitians: if I may ask, based on how the harvests are going, when do you expect to get more in this year? I have the...

@jshepherd if I may be so bold as to tag you and tap into your pearl wisdom, you mentioned before “ “I wouldn't say Tahitian pearls aren't treated. For the most part they aren't, except as mentioned above (chocolate and pistachios). But there are companies in China that coat, heat and color...

@jeg Thank you for your explanation! Hmm, interesting question re treatment, can’t wait to hear others chime in! @pearlescence Thank you—that makes sense. I recently saw the movie “Girl with a Pearl Earring”, where they discuss the myriad of colors present even in objects we assume to be...

Thank you very much for watching out for me, both over on PS and now here. Yes, I think are right! I’ll try to relax…

Hi all, I recently just pulled the trigger on a new Tahitian strand from an instagram seller. Have never bought from this vendor before (she’s located in China). See below photos and videos of the strand indoor: And outdoors in direct sunlight: These colors have knocked my socks...

Thank you Marianne!

Hi Douglas, so sorry if I wasn’t clear on the first post, but the middle strand is the one I’m thinking of purchasing and is the one in all the other photos, so yes, glad to hear you like it too ;)

Thanks for taking the time to circle back and comment, I appreciate it!

Thanks Pattye for your reassurance! There’s a 30 day 100% refund window and vendor is in the US so should be easy in case I don’t like it, although I hope I will since I hate the hassle of returns and inconveniencing the vendor (who has been quite kind and accommodating with photos so far). PS...

Many thanks for taking the time to comment and to share your tips about picking earring stud sizes. Good point in that given the physical distance between ears and neck that I needn’t fret about a perfect match. If I may ask, does the price sound ok to you too? I know it’s tough to comment...

Hi all, would love your opinion on this 18 inch strand of round 9-11.5 WSS pearls, about $2750 including stringing and 14k gold ball clasp. Of note, the earring studs are various pairs and will be a few hundred extra. Let me know which pair you think is a best match for the necklace. Also, the...

Karin, Marianne, and Douglas, thank you all for the warm welcome! Seems like I’ve some homework to do! :)

Thank you for your thoughts!

Thank you!

Many thanks Charlotta for your time and thoughts! What would you say would be a fair ballpark price? (I’m not buying this strand, but looking to learn how to grade and price pearls while planning to get a much less blemished WSS strand later this year.)

Hi all, Curious what the pearl experts here think of this white south sea strand listed at a local fairly reputable auction house for $2500. 18 inches with 14k white gold clasp. Pearls range from 9 to 11.5 mm. How would you rate the following (I’ll take a brave stab below with my newbie...

Dear all, Thanks for all your advice and the helpful photos!!

Thanks Pearl Dreams!

Dear all, Would love to see some examples of necklaces that can be easily interchanges into 2 or more bracelets? What sorts of clasps/hardware would be required to make it happen? Thank you in advance!