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    found little pearl at beach australia

    Hi Unwins, That is the best pearl story I have heard in a long while. The best part is that every visitor to your home gets to hear the story as told by your children.. the echo reaches me way up here. As for value .. the dollar amount will never surpass the memory and the cherished family...
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    Tips for your online pearl business

    Great thanks Jeremy, I will ask people to change it to their own words in the future. Does that go for photos too? I know you have had big problems with that in the past?
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    Tips for your online pearl business

    Aghghgh .. the dreaded right click! I already learned something :) Morphius.. Thank you for posting this in digestable bits! Would it be considered "negative" for the content (text mostly) to appear on other people's websites? I have in the past allowed fellow on line retailers to use some of...
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    The designer's corner

    Sheryl, Beautiful rope.. I love the dangle in front.. You're so chic.. and with the islands always on your shoulder! Beautiful mix of textures! Looking forward to seeing you in Santa Monica.. mmoowwaahh, Sarah
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    got tiaras?

    Gorgeous, I love the mix of color~!
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    got tiaras?

    I like the ear wires better than the lever backs.. they have a gentle shape. Hope this finds you shiny!
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    Starting a Pearl Business --How much inventory to hold at the beginning

    Thanks Morphius for that interesting techy talk. I get dizzy just thinking about the SEO world, similar reaction to Charlie Brown listening to the teacher. However, I do appreciate that great content and connections can drive traffic to your website.. I like that an on line business can be...
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    got tiaras?

    Ivona... Your daughter has AMAZING eyes! Pearl prizes going in the mail today. Thanks for playing ladies! I hope this finds you all full of wonder!
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    i HEART pearls

    Happy Valentines Day Anyone have heart inspired pearls to share?
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    Buying Pearls in Vietnam

    WOW! Judi.. those are spectacular photos! You are ALSO a gifted photographer... wine/story telling date in Tucson is confirmed! Looking forward to seeing you again! Cheers and Chuc Mung Nam Oi !
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    Buying Pearls in Vietnam

    Judi : with all that said Vietnam is still light years beyond it's neighbor Cambodia! Can't wait to see your photos.. And I am really glad that you got to see a real farm! Something i was never able to do as I spent most of my time in the south, and in the city for that matter. I have an even...
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    Buying Pearls in Vietnam

    I went to a "pearl farm" in Phu Quoc once, while I was living in Saigon, some years ago. They had the pre-requisite gift shop, with a beautiful mural of the body of an oyster painted on the wall.. I tracked down the owner later on that week and met him for a beer (because that seemed to be his...
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    The designer's corner

    Ooops forgot to say that Bodecia.. Your emerald necklace is GORGEOUS.. And Ash the pearl collar... WOW that's incredible! Beautiful, fine work!
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    A long overdue thank you...

    Ahhh David.. I am so happy to hear that she loves the necklace, and that all of this has brought about a truly special fondness for black pearls! I actually love projects like the ones you presented me... I do a lot of express shipping surprise gifts.. It always makes me happy! Cheers and Happy...
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    The designer's corner

    Woww... lovely pieces are coming out of the corner! Here are actually the most most recent. A simple necklace of natural color rough sapphire beads from Bonita Creations and a big "spotted" silver blue Chinese pearl. A brass cuff bracelet that is sort of a work in progress, but I feel has...
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    The designer's corner

    YEAH! Finally a minute to focus on designs and share! I have been "neck deep" in shows and writing emails.. I have not had much time to design lately, but these are my current favorites.. (also love the pink and gold Chinese Kasumi bracelet.. must be fun to wear it!) Thanks for making this...
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    Do real men wear pearls?

    not to break up the blush fest :).. sorry fish boy... here is one of my favorite photos of "proof" that REAL MEN REALLY DO WEAR PEARLS! 26" inches or so of circle Tahitian pearls with a carved jade pendant on Sergeant Hand (he usually wears them tucked into his uniform... but he claims that...
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    Japanese Kasumi vs. Chinese "Look-a-likes"

    Sorry this took so long to get up on this post.. Here are a few photos of some of the "Chinese Kasumi" strands we found in Hong Kong on our last trip. The pearls are all natural color and range from 11-13mm. I loved these colorful ones and we even found some beautiful silver white ones with...
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    Do real men wear pearls?

    I think it's important to start teaching "real men" to wear pearls when they are REALLY CUTE LITTLE BOYS!
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    Pacific pearls history and archive photos

    I am glad you all enjoyed these like I have. There are so many more its difficult to choose.... Slowly slowly. Wendy, I am not sure (nor is Fuji) why the Burmese pearl cultivation went under, but if I had to guess... It would be exactly what Nora said. Cheers and happy pearling! Please don't...
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