Recent content by hopepaua

I've just came back from Toba where the Mikimoto Pearl Island is to evacuate from Tsunami thread where I live (there is no direct thread from earth quake but because of where Izu peninsula sits effect Tsunami.). Anyways, the information about contamination of sea water is so far unknown which...

I love the natural looks!

I wish those are all mine ...

And I must say that all these fine jewelries were designed by Gem International and made by M which is one of the best craftsmen in Japan.

Wow, I'm embarrass! Thank you for NZ Pearls to support me 200% and I feel very lucky to work with such a wonderful people and beautiful pearls as well. And thank you for wonderful comments everybody, I'd like to share that if this helps to give some ideas and fascination of paua pearls to many...

Here's some more pics.

Thank you for compliments everybody. The size of the pearl is 0.79ct and it's about 1cm length pearl and pendant is about 2.5cm. They did great job. I'm glad that give you some idea of how it set to make jewelry. And thank you Dr. Tom, I'm looking forward to see the article.

Hi, DrTKStern No, I didn't. I'm pretty out dated about foreign sources nowadays except this forum. Is there anyway I can see the article? I've tried to search on internet though I couldn't get through.

I thought I was doing right things to keep the pearls but when I see that it breaks my heart. It is very important to treat pearls right!! Thank you Bodecia.

Paua pearl pendant in18k white gold

Thank you, barbie biggs and Caitlin. The pearls (strand about 100 pearls) are more than 60years old, it has still nice ruster though maybe 10 of them are discolored in yellowish. Kept it in good condition but may have some effect from many possible source for time to time.(Has been in good cared...

Hi, does natural blue akoya pearl loose color some how? They are drilled and about 60years old.

He is a wonderful cat belongs to New Zealand Natural Pearls.When I was there, cats are taking nap near or on the beautiful gems. They are jewelers cats, they seems to know what to play with or not. (Sorry about not to related from thread.)

Here it is!

Denise, you must spent hours to lays these pearls, great job! I wish I can help you. Watch out the naughty meows!