[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by Valeria101

Big pictures are great... and there is a way to keep them large AND not run beyond the windows here: the 'Thumbnail for Forums' format generated at www.imageshack.us (that address provides free uploading).

Have you bought these from a specific farm?

Thanks. I wish I could tell you the story behind these pearls but I promised to keep my big mouth shut. I can tell you that this particular group came from one farm outside of Broome.
I supply most of the farms in Australia with their nuclei. So I have found myself in the presence of many pearls over the years. Now that I have the time I am venturing in to the pearl end of the business. I have had direct access to pearls from a few farms for some time. But There are only so many hours in a day. But now I hope to join you happy folks in this business. As long as there is room for a newbie. I'm silly enough to believe I can open a shop. Stay tuned. Further comedy will no doubt be forth coming.

[Bodecia]

Hi Mikeyy,

Welcome to the fray. I am sure you will succeed in you desire for a shop or an online shop whatever it is. Do let us know because I am sure I am not the only one that wants your pearls

They are beautiful. Do keep us posted and more pics too. Anytime.

You are an Aussie aren't you. You sound a little like me so I am guessing you are.

Bo

[Ashley]

Welcome, Mikeyy!

Lovely photos! I agree the two pearls near the tip of the pencil are just beautiful! I would love to hear more about the nuclei supply business (am digging deep into that corner of the business and doing some investigative journalism, well, attempting to...!)- any insights you would care to share?

[Mikeyy]

Ashley, I will tell you whatever I can about pearl nuclei. And no Bo I'm not an Aussie. I'm an honorary Aussie I am told. But I'm a Yank. I've been doing business in Australia for almost 20 years now. I reckon a bit may have rubbed off mate.

[pattye]

Very interesting pearls! Love the deeper colored ones especially.
Look forward to more from you!

pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[Bodecia]

Mikeyy,

Ashley, I will tell you whatever I can about pearl nuclei. And no Bo I'm not an Aussie. I'm an honorary Aussie I am told. But I'm a Yank. I've been doing business in Australia for almost 20 years now. I reckon a bit may have rubbed off mate.

We will have to pick you brains later or sooner

Okay, you are an honorary Aussie - that's good cobber. I am sure some has rubbed off. Are you up in Broome now or do you move around a lot.

More photos soon, please

Bo

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by Bodecia

Mikeyy,



We will have to pick you brains later or sooner

Okay, you are an honorary Aussie - that's good cobber. I am sure some has rubbed off. Are you up in Broome now or do you move around a lot.

More photos soon, please

Bo

You say up in Broome. That wouldn't put you down in Perth would it? No I live in Canyon Lake, California. I used to have a unit in Palm Cove. I have friends all over Australia. But when it comes to business its obviously Perth, Exmouth, Broome and Darwin. WA Eagles

[smetzler]

Originally Posted by GemGeek

Those last two pearls near the tip of the pencil are all orient!

And the drop on the upper left…will be a pleasure to see more like those!

Mikeyy, what was that about WA eagles?

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by smetzler

And the drop on the upper left…will be a pleasure to see more like those!

Mikeyy, what was that about WA eagles?

Western Australia But a shout out for Seattle. I have a sister and a niece that live there.

[smetzler]

Originally Posted by Mikeyy

Western Australia But a shout out for Seattle. I have a sister and a niece that live there.

Our WA eagles flock to the Skagit River every winter to gorge on salmon. Next time you visit family, don't forget the marbles!

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by smetzler

Our WA eagles flock to the Skagit River every winter to gorge on salmon. Next time you visit family, don't forget the marbles!

A bunch of flockin eagles huh?

[smetzler]

Yes, lots of flocking up our way.

I'm up for more pictures of marbles—round or (especially) otherwise!