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Old 10-19-2007, 10:29 PM
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Hi Iowa camper
I believe you can search for both of these dealers on this website and get some info -none of it good.

The term"collection grade" is bogus for any kind of pearls. It is a sales term only, and has no recognized meaning of any kind.

Akoya pearls are graded from A to AAA. These grades are really a spectrum, so the best of the AAA grade in akoyas can apply for and receive the "hanadama" rating from Japan. That means the pearls meet the toughest set of specifications available for cultured akoya pearls.

I strongly recommend you look around this site and learn a little about pearls before deciding who to buy from.
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