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No, technically speaking, they are not "Tahitian" pearls; they are black south sea pearls. The description "Tahitian" pearl is just a branding term, made up by the organization GIE Perles de Tahiti, for marketing and promoting only those pearls from the French Polynesian islands. Gail

If anyone is still searching for this book, email Charon Kransen at charon@charonkransenarts.com. He has an extensive collection of jewelry books available for sale and presently has the Strack book on his list. His website is http://www.charonkransenarts.com/. I've bought several books from...

Don't bother with a search. If I remember correctly, back in early 2008, the calendars were sent to us from Pearl Paradise. They were free and yes, the pictures are lovely. Call them, maybe they still have some available (LOL). Gail

Thank you, Pattye.

This is my "exotic" strand. Although, my photography does not do the pearls justice, they are really quite metallic and range in size from 9.7mm - 10.5mm.

Yes, Blaire, it is. OMG, she has some exquisite pearls (oh, how I know ;)). To make a long story short, she mentioned to me that she knows you. Gail

Akoya, I just received an email from the Jewelry Arts Institute and I thought of you. The school is located in Manhattan. I hope you can get in. Their phone number is (212) 362-8633. I think this is their email address jewelryartsinstitute@earthlink.net. Good luck. Gail "We are now accepting...

Steve, have you received the lab report from the GIA? Gail

Yup........ I know just what you mean. The other day, I also read THAT answer to the Tahitian pearl question (on another forum). ;) I assure you, there's other misinformation about pearls there, too.

What county in northern NJ are you in? Gail

I can't see any difference. :confused: They look the same to me. How thick is the nacre on the SS? Gail

I can see why. Those are spectacular. Gail

Hi Akoya, You are welcome. I must still have their old phone number. Good luck. Gail

Try this http://www.littleshopny.com/classdescriptions.html Phone the shop on the upper west side @212 531-2723 and ask for Maryanne. I think she'll be able to work out a time for private instructions. Gail

:oOh well, while we're on the subject, I just have to ask..... I noticed on ZE's profile page that her age changed. She used to be 46 and now she's 88. Caitlin, do tell:p. Gail

Here are a few more listings on Abebooks (original hardcovers & new paperbacks) that are available for sale. http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=kunz&sts=t&tn=the+book+of+the+pearl&x=32&y=6 Edit: If you go to farlang.com you can read the book online for free. Gail

Absolutely the best book ever written on the subject; I've been using it for many years. I'm also a little biased since I've had the opportunity to study with J. Stark when she had her school.

Sorry, not able to post pictures right now but I have lavender w/ copper overtones and yellow/gold w/ pink overtones. They're actually bigger and prettier than I had expected. Gail

I received my pearls today. I ordered them loose/unset and paid a little extra for quick delivery. They are quite beautiful! Gail

Below, is part of a quote from Jeremy, post 39, in this thread. Gail