[Mikeyy]

I will have to go check it out. I have a silk shirt handy. And I was born with inexhaustible wonderlust. I don't know any Princes. I don't care if they are A or AAA+ Its just good to know someone when you are traveling to a new place. Even if they are lowly royalty.

[DrTKStern]

Originally Posted by Mikeyy

I will have to go check it out. I have a silk shirt handy. And I was born with inexhaustible wonderlust. I don't know any Princes. I don't care if they are A or AAA+ Its just good to know someone when you are traveling to a new place. Even if they are lowly royalty.

That's the right spirit, Mike. I'm not sure who grades Princes of Sulu and North Borneo, but to get to what is important on this forum, this week GIA certified my 63 new natural ocean pearls (one fresh water natural) and is returning my 11 Tridacnas after studying them. I will be flying to Asia in a few days. What is your schedule? I'm always delighted to interact with people who want to discuss pearls.

[DrTKStern]

Originally Posted by Slraep

Well, it is interesting that according to this Sultan, the Sultan who gave you your title is an imposter.

http://www.royalsulu.com/genealogy.htm

Slraep

We treat him with respect due to a cousin. This claimant lives in a tiny town 500 miles from Sulu and rarely visits. When he does, he never calls the Sultan an imposter to his face. Nevertheless, with Fouad's stature, he might be considered by the Royal Council when Sultan Esmail Kiram II dies.

Originally Posted by DrTKStern

We treat him with respect due to a cousin. This claimant lives in a tiny town 500 miles from Sulu and rarely visits. When he does, he never calls the Sultan an imposter to his face. Nevertheless, with Fouad's stature, he might be considered by the Royal Council when Sultan Esmail Kiram II dies.

It's interesting that all other pretenders do not take Esmail Kiram II's claims just as seriously.

Slraep

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by Slraep

It's interesting that all other pretenders do not take Esmail Kiram II's claims just as seriously.

Slraep

Why don't you come along. As long as its not Bloods vs. crips everything will be alright.

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by DrTKStern

That's the right spirit, Mike. I'm not sure who grades Princes of Sulu and North Borneo, but to get to what is important on this forum, this week GIA certified my 63 new natural ocean pearls (one fresh water natural) and is returning my 11 Tridacnas after studying them. I will be flying to Asia in a few days. What is your schedule? I'm always delighted to interact with people who want to discuss pearls.

Well I planned on waiting a few weeks. Thought I would hit Darwin and HK. Maybe Kobe. Whats the plan?

[DrTKStern]

Originally Posted by Mikeyy

Well I planned on waiting a few weeks. Thought I would hit Darwin and HK. Maybe Kobe. Whats the plan?

Hi, Mike,

I go back and forth on a regular basis maybe 10 times a year, so if not this time, another will work out. For security reasons, we can discuss itineraries directly, outside of the forum. My email is DrTKStern@aol.com

Regards,
Tom

Hi Tom,

Thanks much for the update on the natural and tridacna pearls, they are so amazing, and for anyone who wants a look, check out the photos Caitlin took at Tucson! Think they are further back in this thread-------

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[DrTKStern]

Originally Posted by pattye

Hi Tom,

Thanks much for the update on the natural and tridacna pearls, they are so amazing, and for anyone who wants a look, check out the photos Caitlin took at Tucson! Think they are further back in this thread-------

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

Hi, Caitlin and Pattye,

The photographs you took in Tucson that are in this link as postings #34 and #35 were certified by GIA as natural salt water pearls from Pteria species with no indication of treatment. They are 20 carats (17mm) and 13.45 carats. For some reason your otherwise fantastic camera work came out blurry; so when I get some time, I'll try send you some new ones. They really have high luster, and were noted as color "brown". I would favor bronze as a descriptor.

I found it interesting that Pteria sp. was specified. I hope members will comment with information about this type of pearl, which came from the general vicinity of Celebes. Jeremy Norris may have a comment from his researches.

Highest regards,
Tom

[richipat]

Tom,

Thanks for the update. As I was reading this thread, I got really involved in it. And I learned a lot. Regardless of what the pearls are, they are beautiful.

[J Marcus]

I have a pearl that I was told is from Pteria Penguin somewhere in the Phillipines. I was also told it was natural. . . Hey--I paid a whole five bucks for it!! It looks a lot like the one in post #36 and is colored much the same--sort of a light pinkish bronzey shade--just a shade darker than the one in the picture. This probably doesn't help much but I came across it this evening when I was sorting through some stones so thought I'd mention it.

J. Marcus
http://www.flyrodjewelry.com/home.html

[smetzler]

Originally Posted by J Marcus

I have a pearl that I was told is from Pteria Penguin somewhere in the Phillipines.

Speaking for everyone else here, would appreciate an image ASAP!

I have seen some very beautiful pearls from pteria penguin. The color is unique in the natural pearl world. Like Tom I would prefer a more attractive color call from GIA on their certs. The color brown is often used which by description doesn't do the pearl justice. This species often produces beautiful orient with colors of pink and green.

[smetzler]

We own shell jewelry from P. Penguin and it is the green glow along the black edge that fascinates above all. JMarcus, awaiting your images!

[J Marcus]

As soon as I can take a good picture of my "Penguin Pearl" I'll post it here. Sorry for the delay.

J. Marcus
http://www.flyrodjewelry.com/home/html