I agree with Ann's article on the increased number of poor quality Tahitian pearls appearing on the market. I was also appalled by the quality of some wholesalers at a recent trade show. What puzzles me is that many jewellers are simply not interested in supplying high quality Tahitian pearls...
My advice is to do lots of research before you commit to make a purchase. The pearl market in Zhuji is a great place for freshwater pearls but there're a lot of lower quality pearls. So if you're looking for fine quality pearls, make sure you take your time to inspect them. And stick to your...