Hello Tommy,

Both the Pearl Outlet and Pearl Paradise have been active in internet-based pearl dealing, much longer than I have. But if you would like to take a look at our selection, I would be happy to give you a quote on high-quality Akoya. (www.nationalpearl.com) I just returned from a trip to China the second week of January, and have brought back a nice batch of high quality white/rose and black Akoya. I primarily distribute in the midwest region of the U.S.

There are quite a few other online dealers that would probably be happy to supply you and would provide nice quality at good prices so that you would have plenty of resale margin. It would be worth your time to contact as many as possible to see who you felt most comfortable with.

Good luck!