What do the Forum members think I could do with this one, which weighs 14.68ct.
Penguin?
And how to incorporate the pearl into a piece of jewellery?
All advice much appreciated!
Can anyone shed any light or otherwise simply speculate as to the extraordinary price difference in the market today between freshwater and saltwater
natural pearls?
The attached natural freshwater pearl weighing 7.84ct, for example, would command a price in excess of US$ 7000/ct were it...
The natural, if certificated as such, should go for way way more than the estimate.
Completely agree about the cultured, way too high.
I will actually go to the auction for the natural, it is truly an important pearl
A couple of months ago I have been obliged to help one pearl supplier of mine by - unwillingly - buying this small parcel of 6 natural pearls, all of which
have been tested as natural by GIA (the one of the far right is a natural blister pearl). I did not pay a great deal for them, but none of...
Pearl Size
Pearl Size
Thanks for your enquiry. The pearl is approx 12.5x8.7x8.2mm. Actually, he is rather a tubby little chap, and the back is quite similar to the front, with the 'body' being
semi-round - am happy to send more detailed pics if you were interested
Can anyone help me with a design for this lovely natural pearl, which weighs 5.80ct and has already been tested by GIA?
I am thinking of something incorporating diamonds or alternatively fine coloured stones such as ruby or sapphire...
All ideas gratefully received :-)
I will be there, and if....
I will be there, and if....
...any other Forum members are also going along, it would be great to meet them there as well !
I would have thought it unlikely as prices and demand are both low. But if you have any nice examples for sale at a reasonable price please let me know, thanks
And Here's Another !
And Here's Another !
This one has a delightful 4.50ct Melo set in 18k yellow gold and flanked by two antique cut diamonds totalling 0.26ct.
I enjoy dabbling with designs of natural pearls, so for your perusal here is an 8.80ct ivory cassis cornuta pearl set in a simple...
Has anyone seen anything similar? This is a stunning 25.07ct yellow ochre pleuroploca species natural pearl, very pretty flame pattern indeed. All comments/advice welcome!