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    sample sale purchases

    Hi abi, welcome to korea! will you be coming to seoul or other cities? closest gem shows are Tokyo, kobe ones as they are only 2hrs away from seoul. (hk is about 3.5hrs flight) traditionally, Koreans think pearls as 'tears' and avoid them while young age as they think it will bring tears to...
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    Should I buy these Mikimoto earrings?

    Thanks everyone. I'm going to pass on the earrings and just get the necklace (silver chain). There's no return policy on duty free items in korea or japan. even 1 minute after payment, they do not refund any items as it was already reported to the customs office (and we would have a receipt...
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    sample sale purchases

    Hello, I went to this closed sample sale of a wholesales shop last Saturday. As pearls are not very popular in my country, there are only few pearl shops (retail/wholesales) and one of the wholesales had sample sale and those who signed up to go were allowed in. I got these earrings for 110...
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    Should I buy these Mikimoto earrings?

    Hi all, I'm going to purchase this necklace as it's on sale now and just because I want to have one MIKI... https://cyberskyshop.koreanair.com/prd/viewProduct.do?kalPrdtCode=S10006F0 and while i'm buying, should I buy this pair also...
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    Greenhills pearls

    thank you! I will wait for your pic!! can you share how much you paid for this beauty?!?! that would be so helpful! btw.. you communicated with her in tagalog.. right?
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    Greenhills pearls

    wow! really love the pearls! I never had the nerve to go to green hills as I didn't want to be ripped off so I ended up buying in kultura inside sm mall . Do you remember the shop you bought this beautiful strand? I'm going back this fall and would love to visit finally!
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    Ombre strand from Cees

    WOW! so pretty! please show us after you are done with this piece!
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    My new golden south sea necklaces

    wow both are beautiful! I really want a strand like yours from the Philippines~
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    luster question.

    wow.. after reading all the replies and above link... i'm not sure how good my pearls are but going to wipe my pearls after use more seriously...… yes.. I have been lazy and couldn't be bothered sometimes and just put it back.. cough cough..
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    luster question.

    I know pearls are difficult, picky objects (no perfume, wear it last, no soap.. etc) and I try to clean my pearls with a cloth after wearing them but i'm wondering how long this luster will last as I 've seen pictures of antique pearls and they seem very blend. is it because they were not...
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    New Tahitian pearl ring

    ooh! I really like the color of your pearl!
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    Show Me Your Fancy Color Metallic Freshwater Pearls!!

    my first purchase from etsy.. i really like the color of some of the pearls.. but it feels too heavy on my neck (60cm),.,.. thought it would be delivered within a week as I live just next to china..but i had to wait 3weeks..
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    where /how to keep all the earrings?

    abi, i will put cotton balls or sponge or smth this weekend! i think it's going to take a lot of time...sigh. pattye, thanks for the link! really cheap! do those containers have a lid also? i can't see it in the pics as it is too.. clear color... intl. shipping is going to cost me more than...
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    where /how to keep all the earrings?

    Hello everyone, I was wondering how everyone stores their lovely earrings! i've always kept them in these pill containers... and inside of a drawer to avoid sunlight, as my collection got bigger and hard to keep track of them.. but now i'm wondering if this is ok ... maybe i should put...
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    Hong Kong ? 2019

    ooh just started following your instagram.. i love seeing all the pics!!! amazing !!! i studied in hk before.. I wish i was into pearls back then..
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    Tennyo grade akoyas!

    Thanks everyone for your interest and posting the pics in the right angle.. I purchased 8mm hanadama earrings (pinkish ones) , 8mm akoya earrings (white/ last picture) and one necklace (6-6.5mm + 45cm- as I don't usually wear necklace and i wanted it less formal) that almost matches the color...
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    Tennyo grade akoyas!

    just wanted to share some photos :)) i've never seen them in real life and could find only little information of these babies until i went hanadama earring shoppping in tokyo! these tennyo grade were BEAUTIFULLLLLLLLLLLLL but so expensive. i'm guessing there are several hidden/unknown...
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