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Hello Douglas, This is what I saw on one of the Rakuten seller's webpage in regard to number of Akoya pearls that achieved Grandpearl or Superpearl certifications by PECCA, last updated in 2016. I have also spoken to some other sellers that handles Grandpearls and they confirm it is still...

Hi Douglas, I managed to find these two 8.0-8.5 strands from same seller: Aurora Hanadam 8.0-8.5 42cm strand with certificate. Price: 149,000 JPY, or around $1,394.54 USD Grandpearl 8.0-8.5 42cm strand with certificate. Price: 598,000 JPY, or around $5,596.89 USD Sorry no comparison...

Hi Pattye, I have managed to find these photos comparing Granpearl vs Tennyo from two different sellers: Picture No. 1: Tennyo on the left, Grandpearl on the right. Picture No.2: Tennyo outside, Grandpearl inside. I guess there are variations within the grade so the comparison could be...

I started browsing the official website and have so many wanted pieced I need to cool down....

Hello Douglas, thank you for taking time answering my questions on PaO (I am Cindy:D). Going through the comments section and reading your/Jeremy's replies provided so much more insights into each topic. My search for answers in relation to the Grandpearl started with a conversation I had...

That's indeed very interesting, Pattye. As far as I know there are still many such 'Grandpearl' strands being sold today. Sellers have been advertising them as 'the best' and much better than Hanadama.

Hello Everyone, I am currently doing the Pearl As One course and have left a comment about a type of pearl certification called 'Grandpearl' issues by PEPCA, Japan. This is their website: http://www.japan-pearl.jp/ Jeremy has left a reply (but I could not find it later on) that he has never...

Madama Akoya pearls must not be dyed and have certificate from Pearl Science Laboratory Japan. The pearls in your photos look irradiated Akoya pearl, unfortunately. They are not natural blue colour but irradiated by gamma rays.

Thanks, Pattye! I love these freshwater pearls. I changed the clasp from the original white gold to yellow gold, thought it fits the tone of the pearls better. :o

Thanks, Pearl Dreams. I just received my Beaders Secret thread today from Bernadette. Although I am still waiting for the Thread Zapper, can’t wait applying what I have learnt so I re-stringed my FP bracelet. The knots are so neat now!

Hi lovely, I am also comparing Hanadama earring studs from different vendors. I can confirm that the two pairs I have received so far had different tone and luster (although the certificate had almost identical results). I will be curious to see your certificates, if you don't mind sharing them...

Thanks Pearl Dreams for your wonderful tutorial post. After reading 21 pages of discussion I have learnt so many tips and found out so many ways to improve my knotting. I have just ordered from Bernadette's website and the bonus was that she is in Australia! I have also ordered a Thread Zapper...