Hi,
I would like to introduce myself first. I am currently taking my Pearl Diploma course from GIA. I have been researching a lot about pearls and I would like to thank you guys for all the knowledge that you have shared in this forum. My love of pearls started when my husband bought me a pair of earrings from our holiday in Manila. I didn't knew anything about pearls at that time and I was just happy that my husband had been thoughtful enough to buy me a pair for our 12th year wedding anniversary. I happily showed them to my mother and she criticized them heavily, even after admitting she did not know anything about how to tell a real one from a fake one, or anything about pearls for that matter. It made me look closer at my pearls and had made me fallen in love with them. I then wanted to know more, because there is something about them that is just so amazing, which I cannot explain. After we got back here in Sydney, I was shocked at the prices of pearls that were being sold in Jewelry shops. Even for CFWP, the prices are rediculously high.
I have been researching the market and have been closely looking at what type of pearl jewelry women are wearing here. I have even approached and applied to work for 'Eastern Pearls' here in Sydney, to which I was sent by the a person from the Gemmological Assocation of Australia. Unfortunately they put their hiring on hold until next year. Even though I didn't get the job , the trip to their office made me want it more. We are currently setting up an online pearl business ourselves, but mainly focusing on Australian market and modern designs.
I would like your help on where should I buy my loose south sea pearls from. Where would it be cheaper for me to buy? In Hongkong or here in Australia? I am Planning to go to the Hongkong Trade show in September and maybe a side trip to Shanghai after the show to buy some CFWP. I have already looked online at some Australian wholesalers of south sea pearls. I think it is still pretty high because PP has a cheaper price for his retail items compared to them. Oh, by the way I am only looking to buy AA quality ones, I cannot afford the AAA just yet and it would not suit what I intend for my items as well.
So I need your advise on this because I am so
Thanks
I would like to introduce myself first. I am currently taking my Pearl Diploma course from GIA. I have been researching a lot about pearls and I would like to thank you guys for all the knowledge that you have shared in this forum. My love of pearls started when my husband bought me a pair of earrings from our holiday in Manila. I didn't knew anything about pearls at that time and I was just happy that my husband had been thoughtful enough to buy me a pair for our 12th year wedding anniversary. I happily showed them to my mother and she criticized them heavily, even after admitting she did not know anything about how to tell a real one from a fake one, or anything about pearls for that matter. It made me look closer at my pearls and had made me fallen in love with them. I then wanted to know more, because there is something about them that is just so amazing, which I cannot explain. After we got back here in Sydney, I was shocked at the prices of pearls that were being sold in Jewelry shops. Even for CFWP, the prices are rediculously high.
I have been researching the market and have been closely looking at what type of pearl jewelry women are wearing here. I have even approached and applied to work for 'Eastern Pearls' here in Sydney, to which I was sent by the a person from the Gemmological Assocation of Australia. Unfortunately they put their hiring on hold until next year. Even though I didn't get the job , the trip to their office made me want it more. We are currently setting up an online pearl business ourselves, but mainly focusing on Australian market and modern designs.
I would like your help on where should I buy my loose south sea pearls from. Where would it be cheaper for me to buy? In Hongkong or here in Australia? I am Planning to go to the Hongkong Trade show in September and maybe a side trip to Shanghai after the show to buy some CFWP. I have already looked online at some Australian wholesalers of south sea pearls. I think it is still pretty high because PP has a cheaper price for his retail items compared to them. Oh, by the way I am only looking to buy AA quality ones, I cannot afford the AAA just yet and it would not suit what I intend for my items as well.
So I need your advise on this because I am so
Thanks
