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Old 03-06-2008, 09:54 PM
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I did something I do not usually do at pearl auctions. I bought a large lot of 'A' grade cirlces (Poe Rava Nui auctions grade lots A-D). While I also purchased a lot of round pearls (nearly 10,000 total), this lot caught my eye. It was actually one of the most heavily bid lots. I shook the bid box before bidding and overbid the floor price by about 20%. We won!

Not really sure what to do with them yet. There are about 1200 of them and they range in size up to about 13 mm.

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The colors are what drew me to this lot. It is just so rare to have the opportunity to buy such a large lot of 'A' grade peacocks separated in this fashion.

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Old 03-06-2008, 10:00 PM
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I *love* them. They have exactly what I admire in a Tahitian - color and quirkiness. I can't wait to see what you do with them!
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I wish I could come play with some of those!
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Oooh, wow! Love those! Maybe some earring/pendant sets?

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Not really sure what to do with them yet. There are about 1200 of them and they range in size up to about 13 mm.
Oh hey, I can solve that problem for you. Just send them all to my house. It will be one less thing for you to worry about. Think of your health.

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ooh I would LOVE to have a pendant with one of those!!
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Those are great! I keep seeing things I want.. I need an upgrade policy. Like they have for diamonds.


I would love to see a long rope of mixed sizes..
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Love the colors! Almost anything you make with those is going to look great.
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Yes, I like them a lot too! The colors are really nice!
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Very nice!
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feeling faint....need new tahitian drops....gasp....might not make it.... send quickly....
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feeling faint....need new tahitian drops....gasp....might not make it.... send quickly....

Fff-ff-f-f-f-fight. Fight! It's a REAL fight! (yanking GemGeek's hair!)

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I can see some that would be spectacular as earrings.
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Wow!* I could do with a few of those too!* And I am certain they are even more gorgeous in person!

Pattyeso many pearls, so little time
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