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Is buying a Tahitian pearl strand at an auction a crazy idea? It says the pearls haven't been tested at a gemmological laboratory. The pearls aren't perfectly round, neither free from blemishes and I have no clue of if the estimated price is reasonable (around 2500-3500 USD) but I really like...

I cannot thank you enough, this is very helpful! One again thank you so much! :You_Rock_Emoticon:

I would like something like this (and a really "colourful" strand - obviously different colours): Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!! - Pearl-Guide.com

I will start collecting Tahitian pearls and I want a multicolor "Bubble strand". I am now thinking of the sizes of the pearls and how many I need of each size. I assume 8-13 mm would be good?! Shall I get the same amount of the same size or what do you suggest? I am a bit nervous to start...

Thanks a lot for your reply! I love your strand and it is great to hear that I am not the only one thinking of collecting pearls for a strand. Your strand is beautiful!

Thanks a lot! I think you are right, especially as I have now learnt that a 10 mm Sea of Cortez pearl is considered to be "big". I will try to educate myself more and then make my decision regarding buying loose pearls or a strand.

I have been considering that as well but as I just want one strand of pearls (and don't make my own pearl jewelry) I think that would leave me with more pearls than what I would have use for. One option is of course to buy a strand and then exchange a few of the pearls with others. Every time I...

I don't think I will compromise with what I want. I know I would regret such decision. I like keshi and circled pearls but it is not what I have in mind for now. I like the idea of handpicking the pearls (even if I unfortunately won't be able to see the pearls in real life in person before...

For some reason "collecting" the pearls one by one feels really nice even if it is more expensive but I do agree with that buying pendants may not be the best solution... I am leaning towards Tahitian pearls but Cortez pearls are amazing and so are Fuji pearls. I want round pearls, very good...

I found the other one as well but haven't looked through everything yet.

Thanks for sharing all eye candy Charlotta! You have an amazing collection and I also love how you have designed your jewelry!

Yes, they do have to be the same size (10 mm)

I have realized I need to an expert vendor. Also getting a few pearls each time seems to be better than purchasing just one. Pink Tahitians seems amazing!

SydK Your pearls are beautiful - fantastic colour! Your reply was very helpful as well. I was afraid of that it would be much more expensive if “collecting” the pearls one by one. You are right, I am thinking of “gem quality” pearls in “strong” colours, I have seen photos of a few strands that...

Thanks! I have checked prices of both Fiji and Cortez (i was looking at pendants and earrings) but although it is difficult to find more amazing pearls I believe I have to look for Tahitian ones (they seemed to be at least around 1000 usd per pearl if not more). From a value perspective of a...

Thank you so much for your reply CortezPearls - I very much appreciate it! I guess I should have been a bit more specific. I am not interested in dyed pearls at all, I am only interested in natural coloured pearls. Also the pearls that have caught my interest are Cortez, Fiji (I have been...

I have an idea of that I one day would like to have a multicoloured Tahitian pearl necklace with pearls in very "vivid" colours. Is it stupid to try to buy pearl by pearl if I see some really "special" pearls (obviously I have to decide upon what size of the pearls would be good and what...

Unfortunately I don’t know any goldsmith. I saw that Marc’Harit had some retailers where I live so I assume the can get pearls from them. Thanks for sharing the photo, these faceted ones are amazing!

I have been looking at the webpage of Marc'Harit but they unfortunately only sell to jewellers and goldsmiths (it would have been perfect otherwise as I am located only 3 hours drive from them). I assume the one who had faceted the beautiful pearls, is not the one previously mentioned in this...

Thanks Jeremy - this is very useful information! Do you know if any of the ones selling cheaper versions at least have "acceptable" quality? I of course would like to get two pearls from Japan but unfortunately I think they are way out of my price range.