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sorry got a little distracted yesterday...but DID 'smash' a Tahitian and will post pics shortly (still have to take them).

In terms of investment purposes for the 'average' person, of course gold would have been the smart choice starting from about 25 years ago (for those old enough today for it to apply).

If you...

I'll do it. Will post pics of the results it a little bit.

Same here in Canada..."this video is unavailable from your location"

Hi Isabelle

I'm in Toronto - feel free to msg me if you want to connect by phone or online conferencing.

When I first started out, I thought A+ and AA pearls were awesome and special...now I personally consider them to be "play" pearls I suppose. Pearls that I would not really care about if my daughter...

Sure did...that's what the customer wanted...even though I agree with you.

"what type of earrings?"; studs, dangles, some designer type. A picture would be most helpful especially because we're talking about pearls...and it may not always be possible to remove a pearl from...

Echoing sort of what Caitlin said...the image you referenced is actually a bad PhotoShop job. When you zoom in, you can actually see where the 'cut and pasted' the pearl to the pendant. You can...

I don't know about Sarah's designs, but the pearls shown in my two images have been secured in place with a clear "cement", to prevent sliding on the chain.

Ohhhhh I LIKE those Sarah...Very nice indeed

I find I use it much more often than I had first thought I would. I don't know how others prepare the ends of their necklaces and bracelets (when using silk), but I pass the thread back through...

If anyone is interested in a machine like this, I just spoke to my contact in Beijing for updated prices and costs...and for $380 USD, here is what he can provide...

- 1 x horizontal pearl drill...

The typed text on the tag reads (very roughly)...."Mineral Product, g.SPB Russia, ul.Babuskina d:1"

I totally agree - and if any of my replies in this thread gave anyone that impression, I am deeply sorry. I have many friends who are Chinese and I do not think "all" are crooks (and I'm not saying...

Caitlin - I wasn't referring to you when I said "we" slam mainland China sellers, nor did I say we were incorrect for doing so as we all know that most are advertising their pearls inaccurately, and...

Based upon the photo, they appear to be about 4-5mm in size. But, I'm not sure how insurance claims works where you are and how it works if you don't have an appraisal certificate to prove...

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This may be an incredibly unpopular post as this is apparently involving a well known PG-er...but how can pearls that are visibly off-round, potato shaped or baroque receive a AAA grade?

Brand new - even came with a tool kit, 8 pairs of plastic and 8 pairs of brass pearl holders.

Well hopefully the agreement is not violent - lol - I don't usually chime in on board threads like this because it really boils my blood.

And you're right Caitlin, sellers exploit the fact that...

Yes I totally agree - it's an absolute shame, the level of dishonesty that exists.

That said though, and this is not an excuse, nor does it make it any better but...let's say I pay $100 for AAA...

Oh I agree with you completely...it doesn't matter how much someone pays if they paid for X but got Y...and though I'm not American, my impression of much of this whole situation has much to do with...

how much did you pay for the necklace though?