[TievoliJewelry]

Do any of you remember the death of the typewriter? They were replaced by word processors and computers. But while they were “dying” the manufacturers fought like dogs trying to hold on to their century-long monopoly.

After reading that page on American Pearl I can almost feel the grasping at the air. Why not “buy a computer”, admit that it is the way of the future, and not fade away with tradition? I understand it must be tough to be the only game in town and then find yourself passed up by someone like J Shepard or Amanda Raab like you are standing still. But seriously, flailing is just sad.

There is no question the Chinese are winning the game. Just a decade ago “Biwa” were the only “quality” freshwater pearls. How long did it take the world to realize that the Chinese could indeed produce fine freshwater pearls?

I would also like to point something out. There is no Japanese grading of flawless. The highest grade allowable is very slightly blemished. Show me a lab certificate that says otherwise from Japan. So what is all this preaching of true grading?

Wow, I had to edit this post three times. I am sure glad I do not have to use white-out!