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Originally Posted by GemGeek Have you seen Hanadama pearls in person? I understand that they are on a par with the finest Mikimoto pearls.
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Cheers,
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Thank you. No offense taken.
For many years my passion has been gems of all types. However, I have been converted to pearls.
I have never seen a strand of Hanadama pearls, only pictures, but if PP's website is any indication they must be truly spectacular.
I examine pearls in much the same way one examines diamonds and other gems. The best light is a bright sunny day. If this is not possible a bright point source with references is a good substitute. They should also be examined in indirect (northern) light. With sunlight this is easily done, in artifical light it is more difficult. The easiest way is to fold a business card in thirds, lay it on the table so that the three parts of the card form a floor, backwall, and roof. Place the pearls on the floor with a reference and turn so that no direct light hits the pearls.
This is a method adapted from the diamond trade and I find it very effective in the comparasion of pearls to a know reference.
Wayne