Xiangmingtan

[asurazzy]

Is there anybody know about this seller?? Its Xiangmingtan said to be posted in Hongkong. It have all sort of pearls from the hundreds to the thousands. Some are so cheap for its specs. Just wondering if its legit or not. Sorry only have screenshots...not sure how to get links out of ebay app.

 

[lilliefuzzysocks]

This seller sells pearls that can not be what they are advertising.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AAAAA-18-10...ce-14K-GOLD-/322477851419?hash=item4b152d831b
In order to have 100 percent feedback they must wait until you call them out and then offer to refund the money and you keep the necklace. Then you can't leave bad feedback. Most won't because they can't prove they are not as advertised.

 

[lilliefuzzysocks]

Have you looked into buying from vendors in your own country. There are a handful I can think of that sell quality pearls and you will get what you order.

 

[asurazzy]

Ohhh my God why wouldnt ebay taken down such seller? I guess they cant if they have 100% good review. The prices are too good to be true.

Most of my pearls r from Indonesia. But please tell me vendors from my country because I only know 1 so far.

 

[Sanippy]

Whilst Paspaley pearls are AMAZING the prices are astronomical, Rutherford pearls and Jan Logan also stock some beautiful pearls but they are generally expensive. I pretty much order exclusively from vendors in the US (and now Cees in Thailand) even with the ****ty exchange rate and shipping, it still works out to be better value.

 

[JerseyPearl]

asurazzy, our very own katbran is based in Australia. She has an etsy shop and all kinds of fabulous pearl contacts. She would be a good one to ask.

 

[JerseyPearl]

Whilst Paspaley pearls are AMAZING the prices are astronomical, Rutherford pearls and Jan Logan also stock some beautiful pearls but they are generally expensive. I pretty much order exclusively from vendors in the US (and now Cees in Thailand) even with the ****ty exchange rate and shipping, it still works out to be better value.

Do tell what have you purchased from Cees? I'd love to be a fly on the wall during one of his buying excursions! He has such a fantastic eye for color.

 

[Sanippy]

Do tell what have you purchased from Cees? I'd love to be a fly on the wall during one of his buying excursions! He has such a fantastic eye for color.

The strand you commented on on instagram I'll start a thread when it arrives.

 

[asurazzy]

Hi Sanippy!

Ya Paspaley is soohhh expensive. Saw one of those in an estate auction and its still more expensive compare to other pearls. I bought a pair of Kailis earrings from an auction site called Catawiki n paid 248 US$ for it. Its an 18ct white gold with 11mm ssp. Dunno if its authentic Kailis or not but I love the earrings haha. Does Cees have any website?

Hi Jersey pearls! Ill snoop around in katbran shop as im typing at the moment!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Catherine Cardellini is also in Australia.

I second Cees Van Oije (Amsterdam Pearls). His email address is on the Amsterdam Pearls website, but note that you can't buy directly from his website.

 

[asurazzy]

So Ill just google Catherine Cardelli and Cees van oije? Ill snoop around for their website.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Amsterdam Pearls: http://www.amsterdampearls.com
Cees is also on Instagram, Facebook etc. under his own name.

Catherine Cardellini: http://www.catherinecardellinipearls.com

Incidentally both are members of Peal-Guide. Cees and Cathybear.

 

[asurazzy]

Oohhhhhhhhh! Saw both website. I like cees pearls. But no price no nothing. So just need to email him for that right? I added him on facebook but no respond yet.

 

[JerseyPearl]

The strand you commented on on instagram I'll start a thread when it arrives.

And to think I was crafting an email to him on this very strand...can't wait to see what it looks like in person (ok, well on PG...but that's close enough!)

 

[Pearl Dreams]

The photos have been there for a long time...I think they may be representative of things he has had, not necessarily of what he is currently selling.

 

[pearlescence]

Katbran, who is in Australia, is a regular contributor here, travels to Hong Kong to buy her pearls and findings. Sure she would add to her list for you if you contact her

 

[lilliefuzzysocks]

Nerida Harris owns Pearl Perfection and is in Australia.
http://www.pearlperfection.com.au/

 

[GemGeek]

You might find this interesting...
(An expose' on eBay pearls)
https://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/c...-the-Reputation-and-Value-of-Saltwater-Pearls

 

[lilliefuzzysocks]

Blaire, Is that your talk from the Ruckus 2016? I was in the hospital with Bill and missed it. I really wanted to hear the information you gave.

 

[GemGeek]

Yes, that is the slide presentation, but without the talk part. Let me know if you have any questions. The biggest shock is how nice the round Tahitian pearl photos are and that the sellers would so brazenly switch the pearls to something that bears absolutely no resemblance.