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OK, we have reached the end of the story: I contacted a certified appraisal, who told me these pearls are salt water pears from south sea. I got even a certificate, of appraisal. So I got what I were promised, and I can give my whole hearted recommendation to Ling Ling and Li Mei - I will for...

Hi Tucs, Thanks for the comment! I wonder, how did you conclude that your earrings were really Tahitian? I have only good to say about the service I received, and yes the negotiation made me sweat but it was friendly! However, as you can see from the replies, it is not so clear I got what I was...

Thanks a lot for the answers! I am learning about pearls, thanks to all of you! I bought these two pairs from the Hongqiao, the first 11mm pair I bought from Ling Ling who has been described here as an honest place to buy. I did not talk directly with her, but with another lady. But Ling Ling...

It was around XXX USD per pearl for the 11mm ones and little more for the 12mm ones. Including the hangers close to XXX USD per each, in average, on current exchange rate. I bought them from a dealer who seems to have a very high reputation on this site. I can not tell difference myself, so I...

My iPhone does not focus well on the surface. The photo was taken inside my room, in natural light; you see the reflection of window in both. The difference in color of pearl is due to difference in the color of the background; the pearl seems to capture the background color quite strongly.

Thanks to all of you for the answer! I bought the 11m pair from a seller in China, who has been praised very highly on this forum. But I dont want to say any names. I asked to see individual pearls, since I wanted to compose my own earrings. Seller showed me some that she said are from...

Thanks for answer Thanks for answer I bought the pearls without the gold hangers, those I selected separately. The price was around XXX USD, which I think is ok for SSP. I was told these are SSP from Australia. For sure, it is impossible to say whether they are from Australia or Philippines...

Hi, I am beginner, eager to learn about pearls. I bought two pairs of earrings, the one on the left is 11mm and the one on the right 12mm. I got them from different dealers, who said they are South Sea from Australia. I can not see any real difference between them, so I think they have the same...