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Today, 02:09 PM

pattye replied to a thread Eating Oysters Found This in What Kind of Pearls do I have?

Bebe, That's a nice one! I've seen some cool little glass vials at the craft stores that could easily be made into a pendant holding your unique...

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Yesterday, 08:44 PM

CortezPearls replied to a thread Environmentally (and socially) responsible pearl farming? in Pearl Farming

I suddenly imagined myself as playing a "Roy"-like character (played by Rutger Hauer) in Riddley Scott's "Blade Runner" (1982) -BTW: Love this...

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Yesterday, 08:31 PM

CortezPearls replied to a thread Environmentally (and socially) responsible pearl farming? in Pearl Farming

I was reading all the latest replies...it has been a while since I've dived into the Pearl-Guide forum (sorry! :( ) and there are many great...

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Yesterday, 07:56 PM

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

Thank you for sharing this masterpiece Sarah...I just wish more people would read it. Could I translate it into Spanish??? Cheers!

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Yesterday, 07:53 PM

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

If Carolyn knows her pearls -and she KNOWS her pearls- she would have made a very good selection to produce a beautiful & rare necklace. I would not...

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Yesterday, 07:49 PM

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

I would like one please!!! :D This is such a great raffle!!! Thank you Jeremy!!!

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Yesterday, 07:39 PM

CortezPearls replied to a thread Multicolor Tahitian Pearls, The Amazing Journey Part 3 in Tahitian Pearls

A stunning necklace...thanks for sharing the photo and congratulations on this purchase!

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Yesterday, 07:36 PM

CortezPearls replied to a thread Improving pearl lustre naturally ? ? in Cultured Pearls

Sure thing! Leave your pearls within their host oysters for longer periods of time (at least 18 months) and harvest -preferably- in the colder...

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Yesterday, 07:04 PM

pattye replied to a thread Need Advice...thread or wire? in The Lowly Beaders' Club

PD, Yes, great point! I've often done that, even 1.5mm blackened silver. When you get down to 2mm size and smaller, the price is fairly reasonable....

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Yesterday, 06:07 PM

pattye replied to a thread Pearl in dinner in Consumer Pearl Q & A

Welcome, yes, more a novelty and a great story! No real dollar value.

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Yesterday, 04:14 PM

pattye replied to a thread Newbie - first purchase questions in Freshwater Pearls

Oh so lovely~you in your new pearls! I see the silver overtones also~

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Yesterday, 02:19 PM

pattye replied to a thread Need Advice...thread or wire? in The Lowly Beaders' Club

I strung on wire for years before learning to knot, the designer wire in 19 and mostly 49 ply that is nylon coated. That wire is strong, flexible...

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Yesterday, 03:50 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread Multicolor Tahitian Pearls, The Amazing Journey Part 3 in Tahitian Pearls

Why not start at the top?! :) Amazing pearls. And isn't it nice to have a matching set? I'm very happy for you.

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Yesterday, 03:47 AM

GemGeek replied to a thread Newbie - first purchase questions in Freshwater Pearls

What a terrific choice! Dang, that is one of the prettiest neck shots ever. And to think you have more coming... ;)

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05-23-2013, 11:16 PM

Caitlin replied to a thread Multicolor Tahitian Pearls, The Amazing Journey Part 3 in Tahitian Pearls

That is a spectacular necklace. The pearls are gorgeous!

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05-23-2013, 11:12 PM

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

It is unusual to see an entire necklace this length. I don't love penn pearls, but they make themselves known from time to time. This is very rare, I...

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05-23-2013, 10:01 PM

pattye replied to a thread Multicolor Tahitian Pearls, The Amazing Journey Part 3 in Tahitian Pearls

Rkas, What an amazing necklace set Jeremy at Pearl Paradise put together for you! It is fabulous! Bet you get tons of compliments when you wear...

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05-23-2013, 04:16 PM

pattye replied to a thread Is this necklace worth anything? in Consumer Pearl Q & A

Welcome, Jessie, These pearls look very lustrous and can be loosely twisted together for a torsade and hooked with a pearl shortener, a popular...

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