| A monstrous 18mm pearl...? Those are very hard to find. Be prepared to spend $5-$10,000 for a nice round of good color and clean surface. This would be the wholesale range a buyer would expect.
In Papeete you can buy Tahitians everywhere! On Bora Bora you will have a lot of little shops, and the Black Pearl Gem Company and Paradise Pearls of Tahiti. The other islands have several as well, but hold off buying until later in the trip (if you can). This way you will have a better understanding of the local pricing (and tourist markups). |