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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, 05:28 PM

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

Isn't Tina gorgeous in pearls! Congrats, Wendy! She just needs to purchase some of her own!

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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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Yesterday, 02:50 PM

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

Welcome, OmegaGrey, Lots to discuss here! Can you give us a better photo of the dark pearls? What are the sizes of the necklaces? The white...

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Yesterday, 12:07 AM

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

Thank you very much, Hyun-Yoon Yoon.

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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, 09:23 PM

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

Heavens, I don't even know what WOT rater is?

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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, 08:39 PM

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

Karin, Lovely seeing you in your Kamoka and SS pearls again! Looking gorgeous, too! Elisha, lots of amazing Kamoka Pearl viewing here: The...

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05-17-2013, 06:50 PM

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

Elisha, Great, gorgeous earrings you have there! Bet you get lots of compliments!

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05-17-2013, 01:17 PM

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

Fascinating! Thanks so much, Sarah, for sharing~

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05-17-2013, 03:58 AM

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

Thank you so much, GemGeek! I hope someday you'll get your shop opened again, yes, I go over there and check every so often~oh, you thought I didn't...

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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, 08:49 PM

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

Soooo very generous, Jeremy! LOVE this! :cool:

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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, 06:15 PM

pattye started a thread GIA Debuts 'Splendour and Science of Pearls' in Pearl Books and Resources

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=43093&ArticleTitle=GIA+Debuts+%27Splendour+and+Science+of+Pearls%27 Not seeing any reviews of...

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05-16-2013, 05:54 PM

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

Melody and Caitlin, Thank you both for the lovely comments! My daughters-in-law appreciate pearly gifts, too, from the MIL!

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05-16-2013, 05:47 PM

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

Sea Urchin, Please do put up before and after photos if you try the nail polish~a good experiment, for sure! But of course not a "natural" way to...

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05-16-2013, 04:59 PM

pattye replied to a thread What kind of beads is this? in What Kind of Pearls do I have?

Well, some of the mystery is solved. When you look at the pearls in person do you see some slight differences in size and luster on the pearls? ...

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05-16-2013, 04:11 PM

pattye replied to a thread What kind of beads is this? in What Kind of Pearls do I have?

Carina, Thank you for the additional photos. The 830 is possibly the Scandinavian mark for silver. Is it possible the necklace came from there? ...

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05-16-2013, 03:55 PM

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

Hi Derek1, Well, if there was a natural way to improve the luster of pearls there would be a lot more AAA pearls around! If the pearls have...

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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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