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Yesterday, 05:37 PM

GemGeek replied to a thread Haven't bought, yet... in What Kind of Pearls do I have?

Pattye is right about reselling the pearls - it's not likely that you would get your money back and more likely that you would be stuck with them. ...

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Yesterday, 04:24 PM

GemGeek replied to a thread Tina O'Brien on the Red Carpet in Pearl Fashion & Style

Va va voom! The shimmering dress does call for the subtle beauty of pearls.

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05-18-2013, 10:58 PM

GemGeek replied to a thread Rare Penn Pearl Pecklace in Natural Pearls

They look pretty good for pearls made mostly of protein. I don't see any obvious cracks. And I love Care's jewelry. :)

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05-18-2013, 03:47 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread Show us your Tahitians in Show Us Your Pearls!

That breaks the heart. I have a fine collection of single earrings....

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05-17-2013, 02:22 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread Phots of my new Gift - Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace in South Sea Pearls

Oooh, Pattye, we must have the same taste, because I love EVERYTHING in your store! :cool:

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05-17-2013, 01:53 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread From the archives of Pacific Pearls in Pearl History

What a treat! Thanks, Sarah. :cool:

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05-16-2013, 10:30 PM

jshepherd replied to a thread Who wants to visit Jewelmer's pearl farm? in Pearling Industry News

I mailed over 100 tickets today! The CPAA is sending me another batch for arrival tomorrow, so if I haven't emailed you to let you know the tickets...

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05-16-2013, 06:24 PM

GemGeek replied to a thread GIA Debuts 'Splendour and Science of Pearls' in Pearl Books and Resources

I know people who have a review copy, but I haven't seen it yet. :)

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05-16-2013, 01:55 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread Found a abalone pearl in Natural Pearls

I had a heck of a time finding it: http://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2833&highlight=abalone+necklace

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05-16-2013, 01:48 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread Newbie and need opinions in Akoya Pearls

I didn't mean any criticism of Sea Urchin, who always gives great advice and is way too modest as far as I am concerned. Pearl Paradise definitely...

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05-16-2013, 12:50 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread Found a abalone pearl in Natural Pearls

Yes, please make something you can wear and keep as a treasure. Somewhere there's a photo of an abalone horn pearl necklace, but I am on my phone...

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05-16-2013, 12:38 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread Show us your Tahitians in Show Us Your Pearls!

Every time I think that I have seen it all, someone posts another impossibly beautiful piece of pearl jewelry. The last two have made me weak in...

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05-16-2013, 12:28 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread My Grandmothers Pearls from the 40's in What Kind of Pearls do I have?

They look like vintage akoya pearls, but it would be easier to tell with a closer view. Lovely!

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05-15-2013, 09:31 PM

jshepherd started a thread Who wants to visit Jewelmer's pearl farm? in Pearling Industry News

Jewelmer and the CPAA have teamed up to send two people to Flower Island in the Philippines, but they are having a hard time selling tickets to the...

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05-14-2013, 06:28 PM

GemGeek replied to a thread Show us your Tahitians in Show Us Your Pearls!

I agree!!!

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05-14-2013, 03:06 PM

Mikeyy replied to a thread Plastic nuclei used in pearls? in Cultured Pearls

I just like the phrase "thermal expansion coefficient". It makes us sound like scientists. ;)

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05-14-2013, 03:05 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread Phots of my new Gift - Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace in South Sea Pearls

Thanks for all the terrific photos. I think your pearls are lovely. Treatment is harder to detect these days, so you would have to send them to a...

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05-14-2013, 03:01 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread Newbie and need opinions in Akoya Pearls

There has been so much back and forth over Hanadama, which I feel needs a little defending. I wouldn't say that AAA = Hanadama without a certificate....

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05-14-2013, 01:43 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread Opinions on Pearl (is this real) in Natural Pearls

Plique a jour wings!!! :cool:

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05-14-2013, 01:41 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread Christie's Magnificent Jewels! in Pearl Fashion & Style

Oh yeah, that star of Kashmir is really something. Blue velvet! :) No lottery money here, but if I had some, I would make sure I had a decent...

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