Your theory makes sense Pearl Dreams. Many foolishly have purchased huge collections of these mediocre freshwaters because they were deceived into thinking they were worth much more. There are too many of the same type size and quality to be another reason.
Breeble, Most thread is too thin and the knots will slide into the drill hole. Pattye's product line of threads will work perfectly for you and they are a inexpensive way to learn to knot. Don't forget the big eye needles she sells and the gimp for your clasp area.
WOW! You must have been so excited with this first harvest, and those ever since. I wish I could have come, and tried unsuccessfully to watch online. I did see the photos on this forum though. It looks like the venue and the presenters were wonderful...
Thank you for the response. I couldn't find this information on the website. Do you remember the first harvest year and what you got from the harvest? By the way, your pearls and mabe are my favorites in my collection.
http://gemcsi.com/ This person may be able to help. If not contact your insurance company and ask who most of their clients with jewelry riders use for appraisals. Then call and ask if they have their GIA in pearls.
kameronlogann, Jeremy has a beautiful Tahitian soufle pearl pendant filled with diamonds he's worn to different ruckus's. I don't know if I took a photo of it to share but Jeremy, can you show him your necklace?
Douglas with a strand of sea of cortez is post #30 on this thread. Josh wearing a single pearl on leather on post #67
Jeremy wearing one on post #113 There may be more, I didn't go though them all...
kameronlogann, If you scroll back though the different Ruckus photos, there are men wearing pearl. Sea of Cortez, Tahitian, Golden South sea. Dear Douglas frequently came in from the airport wearing something special he grew.