| Just thought you might like to see how prices compare. Here in the hinterlands, I have finally found a jeweler who is willing to drill my pearls with a big warning they may break. Okay. Price: 8USD per pearl.
I was also amazed that Jeremy said they charged 15USD to string pearls. Hinterland price: 65USD. And when I asked if they used french wire, I was told, somewhat snootily, they never strung pearls on wire, only silk. When I tried to explain what french wire was, I got a blank stare even though the pearls for sale in their shop definitely had french wire. This was not a strip-mall store, but a long stand independent store with a jeweler on-site and the second store that has been clueless about pearls. The last store tossed a heavy jar of complimentary jewelry cleaner in the bag with my pearls. I sure wish one of you online sellers offered services as well. |