Recent content by colourmad

This really is a question for the experts on the site: how does one identify, from photos, good quality coin pearls from not so good ones? Sometimes photos will show pitting, which is probably a bad sign, it certainly detracts from the visual appeal;what else do you look for? I was asked for an...

Can I also say Thank you to Sven for the very informative link, great stuff! Catrinel

Thank you Pattye, I did look at Wendy's website, sadly the ones she has are a bit too golden for my skin colour( dark hair and eyes with mediterranean skin tint). I may make Augustus an offer, see what comes of it; would prefer to have several alternative suppliers before deciding to buy pearls...

Hello all, New to this site, but already hooked on pearls! Trying to find some quality akoya keshi pearls/Kasumi /kasumi-like/stacked keshi/excellent drop freshwater pearls. Could you help in recommending some reputable suppliers? I am not looking for ready-made jewellery, but supplies for...

Hello all, Having found this website by chance yesterday, I have read many of the posts and I am now officially a lover of Kasumi pearls. I have done an extensive search to see where I could get some from, hardly any on Etsy, where I usually get my beads. Found this on ebay, and wanted to ask...