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Originally Posted by jody  Just chatted with Nat concerning the less expensive strand at PP. She said it was high luster and moderately blemished...meaning you could see the blemishes when holding in your hand. Anyone have experience with Tahitians that are moderately blemished and wearing them? Any advice to maybe keep looking for pearls that are less blemished? I don't have any experience with baroque tahitians and all help is appreciated. |
Jody - 'moderate blemishing' really is nothing to worry about at all. I have pearls which are graded in this way and you can hardly see the blemishes. The fact that they are there, and number more than one or two (often very small) marks on each pearl, would actually put it into this category. There often isn't a lot between 'lightly blemished' and 'moderately blemished'. If I were you I would concentrate on getting the colours you like with good lustre. I think my Pearl Paradise baroque Tahitians were described as moderately blemished, but only the larger pearls have a few marks on - and they're hardly noticeable.
Both the sellers you mention have beautiful pearls, I have bought from both. In terms of the Pearl Source using stock photographs, what you receive will (in my experience) perfectly resemble what is pictured.
If you're not sure I would take the advice of other members and get both to compare, although in my experience this can sometimes lead to both being kept, so watch out!
PG x