John Tu at Tucson 2012

[pattye]

John knows all of his fans (including me) would love a website, but he travels too much now to maintain one. However, if he retires from the Gem Faire circuit, he might reconsider.

[judimcc6]

I had the great fortune to meet John at the Pueblo Show. We had a delightful time talking and sharing stories. He was quite impressed with my Vietnamese pearls and their nacre, which was wonderful. I was able to lighten his load to return home. I walked away with some of the most beautiful pairs of Tahitian sets for earrings...3 sets in fact, some humongous baroque pearls for the wild unique necklace, some sticks of white and pink pearls for my flowers and 2 very well priced Kasumiga-like Chinese freshwater strands. I don't think he is going to do any more new shows or a website now. He was very happy to hear that PGers had been supporting his Tucson show with information about where to find him. Personally, I never would have known about him or found him without your help. So, thank you. I'm a happy girl.

[Jeweljunke]

Judi, be sure to post some pictures of all your loot. I bought my Kasumiga-like Chinese FW pearl strand from him also. There is a pic of it finished in my PG photo album if you care to see the finished product.

[Caitlin]

I visited John's booth with Jeremy and Mikkey on Saturday. The pearls were wonderful. John is not happy with his booth placement though and mentioned he had been recommended to go to the GJX next year. I enthusiastically seconded that because the Pavilion is no longer a wholesale show. Anyone can walk in which means the sales will be more numerous, perhaps, but smaller. GJX was the most happening show. The aisles were full and no one was complaining about sales- unlike the AGTA proper, where the booths were at half strength and the aisles were mostly empty.

John describes his pearls as medium quality. This is what is meant by the best of the commercial grade pearls and the A in the A- AA- AAA system. He has all the interesting shapes and colors and all are in the best luster possible to get. Just the kind of pearls I love the most. I did not shop Sat. however. <sad face>

[pattye]

Glad to hear some of you got to meet John! Looking forward to more show details, unusual pearls and all. John does carry some pearls in A-AAA grades, high quality Akoya, fw, SS and Tahitians. Maybe you can shop before he leaves~

How was the Strack lecture?

[Katbran]

Can't wait to see the photos!

[Polly]

I am DESPERATELY trying to get in touch with John to make an order. Does anyone have a way to get in touch with him other than his fax number or his AOL account?

[pattye]

Just want to let the Tucson 2013 attendees know that John Tu (Taiko Imports) and his partner Lily will be there again this year with lots of pearls. I will find out his exact location, and post it for you. John does read Pearl-Guide and knows many of us personally from his travels up and down the West Coast.

[newberry]

Pattye please ask John if he will be going to any of the San Diego shows. I would love to meet him and see his pearls.

[pattye]

Newberry, I will!

[judimcc6]

Thanks for tracking John for us, Pattye. I will be anxious to know where he will be showing. It would be nice to be in the GJX show for him.

[pattye]

Hi Judi,

That info is right over here: http://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7183

[judimcc6]

Off to see JohnnTu!