Recent content by nnguye20

Hi Jeremy, Thank you so much for the input. I guess I will try returning the strand as it was sent from China to Vietnam. Worse case possible, I can take out the ‘fine’ ones and make them into new items.

Hi everybody, I was an active member of this group but I have been inactive for a long time and haven’t bought any new pearl item for years. I’m planning to gradually regrow my love and knowledge for this fascinating gem. Recently I bought a strand of faceted Tahitian pearls from a well-known...

Thank you Marianne, Pattye and Bweaves! Pattye unfortunately I haven't had the time to read the whole thread, but i looked at the picture of the strand and unsure if it was the initial color of the pearl or if it is the result of being worn for a long time (the luster looks poor). Thank you so...

I have not seen a pearl just splitted like that. Where and how did you buy it? Was it already splitted when you got your hand on it or did it suddenly splitted when you try to work something on it? Very interesting split tho

Hello, I have a person asking for advice regarding pearls, which is a good opportunity for me to remember what I've learned from the lovely experts on this forum and the CPAA course, especially dyed vs undyed. However, I came across a challenge? How exactly can you tell apart dyed edison and...

Hi guys! It's been a while since I returned to pearl-guide, it has been quite difficult to maintain my hobby, both for pearls and minerals, with my current schedule and all the crazy things that have been going on. Quick introduction, my name is Rose Nguyen and I am a pearl and mineral...

Thank you so much Pattye! I'm so excited!

Hi guys! I am super excited to go to Tucson show for the first time ever! However, I could only attend from Feb 11-15, and the GJX show which everyone is mentioning ends on Feb 10? Are there any shows, lectures and booths for pearl collectors at other places that still happen after February 10...

That rainbow necklace, �� I love it!

As there will be opportunities in the future, I think you shouldn't travel to China or any Southeast Asian countries at the moment. While the infected cases in other countries are quite low (5 cases in Vietnam, 10 cases in Hongkong, 13 cases in Singapore, etc.), there is a significant higher...

Wow what fabulous pearls and prices! I would probably take forever to choose, and I love the idea of having clasp that looks good enough to be the centerpiece!

Oh those metallic lusters are incredible!

In my country there is a farm that specializes in culturing pearls with engraving nucleus, which results in pearls with beautiful patterns. But that is all the way in Vietnam and it is a time-consuming and very expensive process. I think it would be easier for you to find a pearl carver and have...

86Corvettegirl when it comes to loose fireball pearls I often go to Wen, Kong and recently Fanda pearl (haven't purchased from them tho). Of course, our fav vendors Pearl Paradise and Kojima carry fireball pearl jewelries too.

As Pearl Dreams said, it's a strand of dyed freshwater pearls, potato shape and good luster. $15 is an ok price for it, you might need to restrind it tho if it's 2ndhand.