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  1. Enigma Lumin

    The Pearl Care Guide: 10 Essential Tips for Keeping Pearls Lustrous

    Pearl necklace cords may need replacement depending on wearing habits. For infrequent wear, it's best to replace the cord about every 3 years. But with frequent wear, regular replacement is needed to prevent breakage. The cords can snap if not replaced periodically with frequent wear. Of course...
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    The Pearl Care Guide: 10 Essential Tips for Keeping Pearls Lustrous

    You make a fair point - of course this is just a recommendation, since everyone has different pearl wearing habits. But even without much wear, pearl necklace cords may still need replacement over time as they can deteriorate from age. I've had customers come in with pearl necklaces they haven't...
  3. Enigma Lumin

    The Pearl Care Guide: 10 Essential Tips for Keeping Pearls Lustrous

    I'm glad you found it useful :giggle:
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    The Pearl Care Guide: 10 Essential Tips for Keeping Pearls Lustrous

    Pearl lovers, lend me your ears! Do you want to keep your precious pearls looking as lustrous and iridescent as the day you got them? Proper care and maintenance is key to preserving your pearl jewelry's beauty. In this post, I will share 10 vital tips for caring for your pearls. These...
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    3 Tips to Spot Dyed Pearls

    Sometimes a change in perspective allows us to witness a different kind of beauty. Thank you very much for sharing this diverse view - it's enriching to see things from a new angle.
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    3 Tips to Spot Dyed Pearls

    Thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback. I'm really glad to hear my post was helpful for you. It makes all the effort feel worthwhile knowing it provided value. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there are other areas I can offer insights or assistance with in the future. I will...
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    3 Tips to Spot Dyed Pearls

    It brings me great joy to know that you appreciated my advice.
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    3 Tips to Spot Dyed Pearls

    Thank you so much. I've learned a lot from your suggestions.
  9. Enigma Lumin

    3 Tips to Spot Dyed Pearls

    No worries, the information I provided earlier was simply the most common methods we use in China to quickly identify dyed freshwater pearls without laboratory testing. I appreciate you sharing your insight though.
  10. Enigma Lumin

    3 Tips to Spot Dyed Pearls

    Thank you very much for your affirmation
  11. Enigma Lumin

    3 Tips to Spot Dyed Pearls

    Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad you found the article helpful.
  12. Enigma Lumin

    3 Tips to Spot Dyed Pearls

    Pearl dyeing is a common treatment to create unnatural colors. Here are 3 quick ways to identify dyed pearls at home without professional testing: Check the drill hole - dye buildup is visible around drill holes in dyed pearls. Natural pearls have clean drill holes. Examine under flashlight -...
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    Guidance on Fair Pearl Pricing by Seasoned Experts Like You

    You raise a good point. Checking online vendors in different countries is indeed a helpful way to research pricing ranges. I appreciate you mentioning Etsy as another useful source. You're absolutely right that this community focuses on online purchases across geographies, rather than local...
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    Guidance on Fair Pearl Pricing by Seasoned Experts Like You

    You raise a fair point. I aim to be a responsible seller and establish equitable pricing across markets. My intention here was solely to get a better understanding of industry pricing norms in different regions. This is to inform my own fair global pricing, not to discriminate. I appreciate you...
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    Freshwater Pearl Classifications in China

    Thank you very much for your advice. I will correct it next time
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    Guidance on Fair Pearl Pricing by Seasoned Experts Like You

    It has a 7-8mm wide leaf-shaped crown and minimal visible imperfections. The body is approximately 16-19mm wide and rounded. Overall luster is bright and reflective. I sincerely apologize that I did not include these specific details initially. If you are comfortable sharing any approximate...
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    Guidance on Fair Pearl Pricing by Seasoned Experts Like You

    I'd appreciate some advice from knowledgeable members here about the local price range for pearls like the ones shown in the attached photo. I'm looking to learn more about the fair pricing for such pearls in your regions. If anyone could kindly offer some insight into what these might...
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    Freshwater Pearl Classifications in China

    I'm so glad the "steamed bun" description made you laugh!
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    Freshwater Pearl Classifications in China

    Thanks for sharing in such a friendly community!
  20. Enigma Lumin

    Freshwater Pearl Classifications in China

    There are different categories of freshwater pearls in China based on cultivation methods. What are the current classifications standards? Let's take a look. Chinese freshwater pearls can be divided into two major types - nucleated and non-nucleated pearls. Nucleated pearls refer to pearls...
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