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GemGeek: I don't know how the grading was skewed but certainly didn't expect the surface quality blemishes. One pearl on the strand (not photographed) could almost qualify for the 'polka dot club'! Yes, I shall save up for 'the one'. For now 'the one' is leaning towards an eggplant with nice...

Hi Pearl Dreams, definitely going to ask for photos and ask questions for my next strand. Learning points for all newbies! :) Hi Louise, any photos of your tahitians to share?

Think I'll move on and not bother with more pics. Thanks to everyone who weighed in on the subject. I guess Sheryl summed it up about never getting past the doubts. Even if I meant for the pearls to be a gift, I would not have gotten this strand if I had known about the deep blemishes...

Ok, tried to take as close up as possible without blurring the photo.

Yes, VERY VERY reputable seller (not eBay or Etsy), which is why I was surprised to see the nucleus on some of the pearls. It is a smooth white surface that I am seeing through the nacre, not light/uneven colors and my count (of highly blemished pearls) did not include the lighter blemishes as...

Hi Lisa, what would be an astonishingly low price? Unfortunately, I don't think I did, otherwise I would expect to take the 'hit' for the low price. What do you think will be a fair price for the strand like this? And I wasn't sure if the pearls are really normal for an AA quality strand...

Thanks Pattye. It's an AA strand with moderate blemishing. Description includes "pearls exhibit moderate blemishing, but no major inclusions". AA definition is: flawless on at least 70% of pearl?s surface, only 30% of pearl?s surface may exhibit slight, concentrated imperfections Does...

Here are the pics. In this shot the third pearl from the tag (greenish) one is an example of the blemish I was referring to. The deep dimples can be seen in the others but I think those where I see the white nucleus distresses me the most: In this shot, the pearl on the right of the tag has...

Hi, I just got a new pearl necklace that I ordered. It's supposed to be AA quality 8.0 to 10.5 mm tahitians. I see some white nucleus where there are deep inclusions. I haven't had time to do proper count but there are at least 6 pearls with such deep inclusions. Did I get a AA/A+ quality...

Haha Wendy, true. Anyway looks like the best strategy is to learn some patience and wait for the good stuff. :)

Thanks ladies for your suggestions and opinions. Unfortunately I stay in Asia so returns, while possible, will be a hassle. Grey pearls will for now join the 'Pearl wish list' queue which seems to be growing fairly quickly (hmm, familiar scenario to anyone here?). Tahitians seem to have the...

Ah, going to send the email soon. Thanks for the tip! I was asking cos am wondering if choices would be more limited just before the next harvest/auction time? Logically say if a vendor got say 100 strands of xx mm at the beginning of the year, and starts to sell them over the rest of the...

Zengirl: Am thinking of doing that, as in getting a larger strand - actually was inspired by your customised strand! But I had a look at SSP strands over the weekend and I realised that I don't really like cream colors that the larger FWP have. My coloring just doesn't support cream I am afraid...

I am just wondering if there is a 'best' time of the year to shop for pearls, e.g. just after the harvest/pearl auction season when retailers have loads of new stocks so that desired sizes/colours are more readily available? :confused: Alternatively is there a usual time when most retailers...

Thanks Pattye. I have very very mixed feelings about dyed or any colour treated pearls, so I guess grey pearls will have to wait since I do have a limited budget... But there are three grey/silver strands I have been lusting over from Pearl Paradise and I would really like to hear PG-ers...