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JCD
Does anyone have experience or have heard of The South Sea Pearl.com?
J
Dear Patty, I recently purchased a vintage 14k Mikimoto Pearl Brooch on an auction website paid almost $700. The website states visible glue on the Pearl. I examined the brooch carefully, it does have MG K14 hallmark on the brooch. On the back of some pearls do have noticeable yellow glue than the other pearls. All pearls do appear to be light cream in bright luster. But some of the pearls are not in a perfect condition, you can see tiny blemishes on the pearls. Do you think it’s possible for someone to switch pearls?
pattye
pattye
Hi Janice, What a lovely brooch! Well, it sounds like the pearls are well matched for color, and as Akoyas can get a more creamy color with age, I would say that newer pearls would be a distinctly different (lighter) color. It would take some doing to remove pearls without damaging them. And then find similar pearls to replace them. It is difficult for me to imagine why anyone would switch pearls on your brooch. Removing a pearl from its post in a piece of jewelry is a difficult thing to do. Miki has multiple grades of pearls, and possibly lightly blemished pearls were used in the brooches.
Was a pearl grade indicated or that there were light blemishes? Is it returnable if you feel it isn't as described?
Wishing you the best, Pattye
Normalou
I'm so excited to finally get on board. I have a. Passion for all Pearls. I have a collection from 8 yrs ago of Vintage necklaces and many loose vintage pearls from broken necklaces I came across at 2nd hand stores. I stopped collecting and I need help from your expertise on what is what pearls I have before offering them on my seller app.
CortezPearls
Dear Cathy
I am really saddened to see you go...really.
I believe the issue is totally on the browser and not on the forum, so there is not much I can do but offer suggestions.

Also, there is nothing really that "new" it's still the same forum but there are things like the new "Camera Icon" feature that actually make it BETTER than before.

I hope you stick to the forum...I will be saddened if you don't. :(

How is Walter doing? How are you doing? Did you get your shots?
CathyKeshi
CathyKeshi
I'm sorry to hear that. I know your heart is in the right place. However, if the problem was my browser, it would change if I change browsers and I've tried 3. If it was my laptop settings OR browser settings, it would affect other websites and software. It's not; it's only Pearl-Guide and only since the update. The opening page doesn't display correctly either. BWeaves has the same exact issues. Every programer I worked with for 30 years made all the fonts smaller so more would fit on phone screens etc., and we'd have to go make them fix the issue. Or the programer's settings are off for Mac OS? I'm not a programer but that is my educated guess. My phone displays the opening page somewhat better, but of course everything else is even smaller, on a tiny screen, so that's not an option except when traveling without a laptop. I only spoke up to document what I was seeing, and that it matched what BWeaves is struggling with, NOT to complain. I am more than willing to learn new issues, and also to wait patiently for issues to be addressed, to be glad if some things are improved and I CERTAINLY understand the need for better security. Clearly there is no Pearl Guide solution for the small fonts many of us have spoken about, nor for me.. I leave this message privately as it is not my intention to bring complaints nor negativity to this forum. Heartbroken. We are okay, have had 2 covid shots each, and nothing else changes because we are still a danger to our daughter and grandson for whom there are no vaccines, even though our son-in-law is a paramedic and treats covid patients every day. He's vaccinated, but not the family. I pray their futures will be better than ours. You're always welcome to find me on Facebook or email of course. Be well and be safe.
CortezPearls
Hello Pareltje!
Could you please send me a screenshot of the message?
Also: what Operating System of phone system you are using and browser you are using please!
Thank you!
Pareltje
Pareltje
Hi Douglas,
It seems it's been solved yesterday evening CET. I don't have that problem anymore. Thank you and have a nice day.
CortezPearls
BTW Marianne...
did you try using the instructions I posted on the thread about the issues of the upgrade? I posted about font resizing on Safari.

If not...please let me know so you can try that (will send you the link) and see if that helps!

Thank you again!
Marianne
Marianne
Hi Douglas. I have my font settings in Mac Preferences at nothing smaller than 12. Seems to work on other platforms, but not PG yet. Congratulations on doing such a wonderful job as moderator. Hugs,
Marianne
CortezPearls
Hello StarryPearl :)

Are you still experiencing the "editing" issue?
If so...PLEASE:
1) Send me a screenshot of the problem
2) Tell me what web-browser you are using and
3) Operating system or phone system

We have already fixed several issues and now moving to fix the last ones.

Thank you!
S
StarryPearl
Hi Douglas,
Yes, I do.
I just posted the screenshot in that thread.
I'm using Google Chrome.
It's Windows 10 (Professional I believe).

Thank you so much for you and the team's hard work! And thank you so much for your super informative reply to my questions. It is so fun to read and learn your experiences. It's my birthday today and I am taking the course 68% and can't believe I am messaging with THE Douglas in the course. :p

Take care.
CortezPearls
Dear Marianne!

I need your help to resolve the tiny font issue if you still experience it!
Please send me a screenshot or take a photo of your screen displaying the problem and please tell me what browser you are using and operating system!
​​​​​​​Thank you!
Marianne
Marianne
OK, will see if I can post the screen shot... I have a Mac and use Safari. Hugs!!!
Marianne
Marianne
so, I attached a screen shot, hit save and it disappeared... crap
CortezPearls
CortezPearls
Thank you dear friend!
BTW...are you considering the Pearls by the Bay event in SF??? I will post more info once Sarah is ready, but there will be a "Pearls by the Bay" even, probably in October.
Don't tell anyone I told you! ;)
I would love to see you! Hug you!
God I need hugs!
CortezPearls
Hello Bweaves!
I need your help to resolve the tiny font issue if you still experience it!
Please send me a screenshot or take a photo of your screen displaying the problem and please tell me what browser you are using and operating system!
Thank you!
BWeaves
BWeaves
OK. I've taken a screenshot, but I'm not sure how to get it to you.
BWeaves
BWeaves
I've uploaded a photo of my screen to the thread about the new PG format.
T
hi im new from england a place called poole dorset i am looking into doing my own pearl parties and making and was wondering if anyone has any advice or recommendations where to buy the oysters and what ones are best.
all so any guidence would be great so happy to be here to learn this is the start of my journey i am 37 and have 2 boys age 4 and 9 and married,
i have many health issues and just been diagnosed with acute kidney injury stage 1 and also awaiting operations so im very keen to get started doing something i am pashionate about many thanks
G
Hi I purchased several "Mikimoto" items on Ebay that turned out to be fake. Spent about 40 hours with eBay and going through listings to point out fake listings. They did little to nothing about it. In the meantime I purchase a gold bow/pearl clasp strand of pearls. Its is marked 14k and I would have thought it was real but the jewelry store that sold it was very vague. Can anyone tell me if my clasp is real?
A
hi Cathy, I am new here, can you please teach me to how to post a public message on the forum?
I'm looking to purchase a white south sea pearl ring 11-12mm what to asking for recommendation on vendor, or getting a quote here. can you please help me?

Thank you
Annie
lisa c
Hang in there, pearlie friend! I’m glad we heard from you, we’re rooting for you. Please keep in touch!
J
Hi! new here but very interested in knowing more about the beauty of pearls and it's wisdom, thanks for visiting please come say hello.
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