I've recently refamiliarized my love of pearls, and have been in shock for about six months with how much there is to know. I plan to expand my scanty collection, however, when $$ for quality pearls and sufficient education is all in place. I'm very, very impressed with three internet sites, one is Amanda's and the other Pearl Paradise.

I just noticed a couple of days ago the necklace on this link:

http://www.pearlparadise.com/detail.aspx?ID=599


How can this pearl necklace be so affordable? I do hav to say the price drop makes me leery, as I've seen all kinds of dishonesty on the web. I have no reason to suspect Mr Shepards store, as his advice and knowledge on this site has saved me from bad and costly mistakes. So, excuse me for asking, but what is the catch? Why the special price? The discount looks terrific, but nothing short of just throwing it at me. (And I am seriously considering purchase.)

Thanks!!

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