Oh definitely, Douglas! Your website is the absolute best place to learn not only about your pearls, but also about pearls in general! I especially enjoyed reading about & watching the Pearl Water Test.
http://www.perlas.com.mx/blog/2010/08/06/identifying-pearls-the-water-test/
That blog...
For viewing some of the finest strands:
http://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3803
For some additional eye candy:
http://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7807&highlight=cortez+pearl+strands
Amazing video from the SoC website that describes the history as well as the...
Thank you all so much for the compliments! I love this strand - it was the best purchase I have made to date! It will get TONS of wear and love.
I also took Red's suggestion and started a new thread under "Show Us Your Pearls". You can access it using this URL...
I am with you, Elizabeth! I loved them so much after reading this forum that I had to indulge and buy one. Best decision ever! I love it, and as someone on this forum put, I do a "bosom check" all the time! hehe