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I need to post something about Ethiopian opal gemstones and answer people's questions about Ethiopian opal jewelry, so where should I start?

Folks, I'm going to take a little break from Pearl Guide for a while, but I'm okay. I'll be back!

I showed the opera length strand to one of my daughters, with my thoughts on making 2 necklaces. I think I can only get two 16 inch necklaces out of my long strand and my daughters' both don't have my narrow neck. I don't want to take away from these beautiful 10mm pearls with two much fuss but need to find a way to add on some length. Any suggestions?

Do we have a steals and deals thread? A place to post great deals since the pearl newbies here don’t know the pearl market to well?

I am looking for a designer, sculpter : mother of pearl exemple see attached picture (photo) for new collection 2026

Je recherche la variété de "pinctada" qui sont sur le canal du Mozambique à Madagascar. Si vous connaissez la ou les variétés présentent sur cette zone. Voici une photo prise proche de Tulear cote Ouest.

pearling around like an absolute pearler

Hi! I’m new here, and I need A LOT of help! My mom just passed away at 90, and in her stuff I found many sets of pearls, many of which could possibly have belonged to her aunt who was born in the 1880s! I’ll start posting pictures. I’m not sure what to do next. I’m quite overwhelmed. There are many many other things as well.

Can anyone help me identify these pearls I got from some family? Just curious about their origins. It’s a three strand, choker like necklace with no apparent company logos. Thanks!

Hi, Just got my first freshwater pearls. Interested in their care. These were bought for a Red Dress Run, and a couple of thought pearls would be the thing. I really like them.

How to sell my Giant clam pearl?

i like your posting about keshi ... EWaw

I have 2 Iridesse brand pearl necklaces that I'm trying to sell. One is a single pearl on a white gold chain. The other is an 18" long bolo-tie style strand of pearls. Any tips on selling these for the best value?

Pearl hunting in Indonesia

Hello,

I’ve recently joined this forum. My family has a long history in Sri Lanka’s maritime trade, especially in spices and pearls. I’ve inherited a collection of natural pearls believed to date back to my great-grandfather’s time, well before cultured pearls existed.

They likely came from the Gulf of Mannar.

I’m here to learn more, understand what I have, and connect with others who appreciate such pearls.

Hello I am a new member or posting for the first time finally! I just want to say hi. I used to not like pearls (believe it or not) I’ve collected all kinds of jewelry since I was about eight years old.
Anyway now I Love pearls! Currently I acquired a 20 inch strand of South sea golden pearls ( I hope and I think). I need help in determining if they are dyed.
Looking forward to learning!

Another PEARL QUESTION before staring my work:
Motivation with PEARL IDEAS

Saturday morning PEARL READINGS and questions

Know someone interested to buy Authentic 99.3% Giant Clam Pearl weighing 6.8kgs. Picture below. Let me know if you are an interested buyer.

Mikimoto Fake Earrings?