Recent content by wnewport

Here's a pic. Sorry it's a little blurry, I couldn't get it much clearer. Here's the same pic with the white balance modified a little bit. I bought it from a reputable jeweler, but not one that specializes in pearls. It's 8 or 9mm with a 14k white gold band. Looks perfectly round to my...

Thank you for the responses. I guess at this price range, and since I'm not buying mikimotos, the fresh vs salt water and other attributes that determine a pearl's value don't matter. With a novice's eye, should I go with the pearl that looks the most aesthetically pleasing (eg pinkish white...

I'm looking at pearl rings for my fiance between $200-400 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I want to surprise her before we head back to California. I've visited several jewelry shops, but I'm too skeptical to make a decision. I've found a handful I feel I can trust, but I wanted to make sure I...