[john675]

Originally Posted by Slraep

Just look at this thing. Amazing. A turquoise bead nucleus.

http://www.diamondinapearl.com/main....ail_con&id=335

I never knew! Thanks, Slraep, for point us to these links for the gem-nucleated pearls. Gorgeous...
John

[Slraep]

You're welcome John.

Hey, here's another interesting thing. Chi Huynh has has applied for a patent regarding the "carved pearl with gem nucleus" process. There is a part about using a laser to carve more precisely.

http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/wo.jsp?wo=2004054354

Slraep

[Josh]

Slraep, I'm wrong and you're right. As always. Happy?

[Slraep]

Originally Posted by Josh

Slraep, I'm wrong and you're right. As always. Happy?

Not yet. Keep trying though.

Slraep

[chi huynh]

My first time on Pearl Guild and I want to thank you to all of you out there have spoke a bout my work "Carve Pearl" in the last few years.
I Been busy working and did not know a wonderful place like this where we can learn about pearl.

About Tahiti rule for the Mercy pearl.
They don't let me make the Mercy pearl for two reasons.
Nacre have to be at least .8mm to be export. I can deal with this.
But the second rule is the bead (nucleus) have to be a shell from Mississippi river in US.This I can not do.

I remember not long ago I have to buy a stamp and put on a letter to be mail to a friend and today I write to you this letter and mail it to you with out putting a stamp on it. Imagine the postman come and tell me that I broke the rule. This is the same with Tahitian rule for my Mercy Pearl.
I can not imagine that human can not evolve, invent and adapt.
Step in the river and you see that the world is always changing and so are we.

Talk to you again soon.

Chi

[chi huynh]

Originally Posted by Caitlin Williams

That is a very interesting article. It didn't mention the freshwater pearls- black ones- that some one is growing in Vietnam. I look forward to Vietnam taking its place in the world pearl market.

Heey Slreap...What do you know about this?

The Man that claim to make black pearl from fresh water is Doan Thien.
Sorry, But I know this guy he is Eighty year old and been working on pearl for a long time but he just want some attention that all. He does not have the pearl he claim.
Don't believe this. It's not true.
I have study Vietnam ocean in the last three year.
They have all kind of pearl oyster. Blacklipped (Pintctada margaritifera),
White and golden maxima, pinctada fucata (Akoya), Pteria penguin( Black-winged pearl oyster) and more....

Chi

Chi Galatea Huynh

[Slraep]

Originally Posted by chi huynh

The Man that claim to make black pearl from fresh water is Doan Thien.
Sorry, But I know this guy he is Eighty year old and been working on pearl for a long time but he just want some attention that all. He does not have the pearl he claim.
Don't believe this. It's not true.
I have study Vietnam ocean in the last three year.
They have all kind of pearl oyster. Blacklipped (Pintctada margaritifera),
White and golden maxima, pinctada fucata (Akoya), Pteria penguin( Black-winged pearl oyster) and more....

Chi

Chi Galatea Huynh

Hello Chi,

Thanks for clearing that up about Mr.Doan Thien's black freshwater pearls. At first I beleived it could be possible and so did many others but I've always suspected that he used some sort of dye added to the water where he cultivated his pearls.

Your carved pearls are lovely and very unusual. It's too bad about the Tahitian pearls not working out for you.

Slraep

[Caitlin]

Hi Chi
I am so sorry the Vietnamese black pearls aren't real. I really think there are great possibilities for both salt and fresh water pearls being cultivated in Vietnam. Both kinds of pearls come in black varieties, if someone will just grow them!

I think your work is incredibly creative. You combine high artictic sensibility with top tier craftsmanship.....That is a rare combination, indeed! I look forward to your next fabulous idea and hope to see you visiting over here.

PS Maybe the Bay of Cortez pearl people cam grow pearls to your specifications. If anything the pteria sternas are even more beautifal than Tahitians- at least the lower grade Tahitians- and Mexico may not have the strict rules that Tahiti has. I believe they also grow the Pinctada margaritas , too. Aren't the Tahitian pearls grown in P margaritas?

Anyway, something to check out.

Are you located somewhere where you can come to Tucson for the big gem show in February?

[chi huynh]

Originally Posted by Caitlin Williams

Hi Chi
I am so sorry the Vietnamese black pearls aren't real. I really think there are great possibilities for both salt and fresh water pearls being cultivated in Vietnam. Both kinds of pearls come in black varieties, if someone will just grow them!

I think your work is incredibly creative. You combine high artictic sensibility with top tier craftsmanship.....That is a rare combination, indeed! I look forward to your next fabulous idea and hope to see you visiting over here.

PS Maybe the Bay of Cortez pearl people cam grow pearls to your specifications. If anything the pteria sternas are even more beautifal than Tahitians- at least the lower grade Tahitians- and Mexico may not have the strict rules that Tahiti has. I believe they also grow the Pinctada margaritas , too. Aren't the Tahitian pearls grown in P margaritas?

Anyway, something to check out.

Are you located somewhere where you can come to Tucson for the big gem show in February?

Caitlin,
Yes I will be at the AGTA Show in the Designer Center.
And also show at the Continental Buying Group in Feb 28th.
Hope to see you there.

I am in San Dimas, Ca. USA
30 miles from LA

(909)-592-0877
www.galateausa.com

Chi

[GemGeek]

Very nice to see your posts. Your pearls are mysteriously beautiful. I second the idea of using Sea of Cortez pearls. I'll definitely stop by the designer room to see your pearls.

Cheers,
Blaire

[Caitlin]

Yes I will be at the AGTA Show in the Designer Center.

I think you can expect a few of us Pearl Guide forum members to drop by!!! We will make you part of a pearl walk!

[GemGeek]

Originally Posted by Caitlin Williams

I think you can expect a few of us Pearl Guide forum members to drop by!!! We will make you part of a pearl walk!

What a great idea. That's why you're in charge!!!

[Ashley]

Absolutely! I can't think of a nicer stop to make than to visit Galatea and look over your wonderful creations... Welcome to the Forum, by the way!!

[chi huynh]

Originally Posted by Ashley

Absolutely! I can't think of a nicer stop to make than to visit Galatea and look over your wonderful creations... Welcome to the Forum, by the way!!

I will be happy to see everyone at the show.

I want to donate a Mercy pearl to a person that referring the most number of their friends to Pearl-Guide.com by the 20th of December 2007.
Any idea how to track this?
Help me to make this official if we all think this can create more awareness to Pearl-guide.com.
I will send a photo of Mercy Pearl to post only if you give me permission.

Chi Galatea Huynh

[Caitlin]

Hi chi
That is a sweet idea, but really I think any donated pearl should go to Jeremy's charity program. He has a program where he donates pearls to charities that are having auctions and/or benefits for the charity who will get the proceeds. Then if anyone here wants it, they can buy it through the charity.


--Unless it is me you send it to!!!
(I am just kidding on the last part. Honest I am. Really. truly......for sure.......now if I can just get control of my hand......)