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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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05-19-2013, 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, 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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05-14-2013, 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, 03:05 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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