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By Tierney McAfee and Tara Fowler Barbara Bush shared the secret to aging gracefully in an interview with granddaughter Jenna Bush Hager on the Today show. "You're known for your pearls," Jenna remarked to Barbara, who turns 90 on Monday. "The pearls are to cover the wrinkles, which they no...

I agree. Less is more.

Freshwaters don't seem to maintain their luster the way Akoyas do. Depending on your clientele, they may only respond to the name Akoya. Lots to think about.

GemGeek had my thoughts, precisely. The clasp may or may not be original. Inasmuch as there is no way to test for Biwas, is there a way to differentiate between Scottish, Mississippi River, or any other FW pearl variety? I particularly love Nora's strand with the keishi stations. Coming from...

Now isn't that pretty. Good luck!

Thanks for the comment! I always feel so sorry for those royal jewels housed in a light box so everyone can see them, but they are choking on the dry air. I also thought this would be an interesting topic that hadn't been explored on the forum. Hope you are well!

Hi, Wendy. Good to see you. Ash, it was just a question. Don't read anything into it.

What are the rules for displaying pearls in a museum or jeweler's window? A lighted display box would be the best way to view the pearls, but is it best for the pearls themselves? What safeguards should be in place to protect the pearls? how long can they safely be displayed? does constant...

I just love that design. I have some beaded Hopi pieces strung similarly called a "daisy chain." I'm a hopeless romantic. Wear them in good health.

The word you are looking for is "torsade." It's not ancient Chinese. It can be done easily by anyone who strings pearls. Torsades are generally not knotted, just strung.

So lovely, Nora!

I was under the impression the problem with the blue tag is it represented to the consumer that the pearls were of Japanese origin, when in fact, they could be Chinese as well. Is the introduction of the label at the "China International Gold, Jewellery & Gem Fair in November" a separate label...

After I read the nucleating description on Sarah's website, I thought souffle was appropo. Tell me what Tosheroon is?

Knotty who? Not Knotty me! Stachurawholesale.com has lots of spools of silk that show available. If they're having a shortage, I don't know of it. I think natural fiber blends knot nicely especially if you're not a glue person.

I believe this is the bestest, goodest, fortune to come to Josh and I am SO PLEASED! But before you sell it to Daddy Warbucks, make sure you plan a round-the-world trip and show it to each and every one of us personally. We promise not to drool! (Ok, that's a lie. We will drool, but we will...