[smetzler]

Originally Posted by Valeria101

Why? Are these things sold by the carat now? (or was it always so and I missed the whole story )

Originally Posted by Jnorris

Paua make one of the most vibrant and beautiful of natural pearls as do Green abalone from Southern California and Mexico. The two species produce such a similar combination of color that one can rarely tell the difference. The price on the two species varies depending on source but pearls over 400/ct retail should be of both fine quality and attractive shape. Horn shaped pearls in this price range are rare or overpriced. Any abalone pearl with symmetry is a rarety. Those over 5cts exhibiting beautiful color and luster with symmetrical shape can command prices of up to 2000/ct retail.

Jeremy Norris, the natural pearl expert, raises the ante $500/ct from my earlier post!

[blue pearl]

Jeremy
Looks as good as you imagined it would.
Its time to put an extra zero on the value of Gem quality natural abalone pearls.
Just look at the response you have had from your peers as justification for upping the
price.
Roger

[Caitlin]

That is your trademark look. Even the most beautiful Tahitian -and they are beautiful, can't compare! Don't leave home without it!

[smetzler]

Originally Posted by blue pearl

Its time to put an extra zero on the value of Gem quality natural abalone pearls.

The zero is already there. From what I have been given to understand, Pearl Paradise has offered North American abs at or below source value in an attempt to broaden market appeal beyond the cultured and FW mainstream, with some success.

[barbie biggs]

All this rarified air is going to my head. Abalone pearls. Tahitians. Extra zeros.
Thank heaven for someone like Jeremy who is taking the extra zero OUT of these things so us mere mortals can have a few.
If anyone ever deserved to set the cutting edge and enjoy wearing the fruits of his labor it's Jeremy Shepherd.
You go Jeremy!
And thanks.

[Nerida]

Agreed, Barbie. And if wearing such a fabulous piece has a dozen or more women on this forum drooling over him (the pearls, of course!) and a few extras hanging off him in photographs, well, that's gotta do something to broaden the market, too!!

[GemGeek]

Originally Posted by Nerida

Agreed, Barbie. And if wearing such a fabulous piece has a dozen or more women on this forum drooling over him (the pearls, of course!) and a few extras hanging off him in photographs, well, that's gotta do something to broaden the market, too!!

I agree with all of you!

[smetzler]

As Blue Pearl suggestively hinted, this may be good timing for a new and improved abalone pearl offering at Pearl Paradise.

[J Marcus]

You da man!

Marc

[A PEARL OF GREAT PRICE]

Originally Posted by jshepherd

I have Blaire to thank for this one. I have finally found an abalone pearl thick enough to drill a large enough hole to wear on leather.

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And a close shot.

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I am doing an interview with Fox Business News on the 14th of August and plan to wear this pearl. It might be the debut of ab jewelery for men. Unfortunately, they are nearly impossible to make. This is only the second abalone pearl I've come across that would work well in my opinion. I let the first one go... Not this one!

Simply lovely.And looks sooo good on leather.Lets hear it for mans jewelry.

[Amrita]

This really is an amazing pearl, Jeremy! And looks great on you - wear it well and enjoy it!
Sorry, for the late post to this thread....must have missed this thread while I was away!

[J Marcus]

Jeremy--I hope things go well with your interview!

Marc

[New Zealand Natural Pearl]

One for the Cowboys.

[jshepherd]

Nice, very nice! What is at the bottom of the strap?

[New Zealand Natural Pearl]

Sorry Jeremy omitting the two Natural SS Pearls
as per photo.