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sorry got a little distracted yesterday...but DID 'smash' a Tahitian and will post pics shortly (still have to take them).

In terms of investment purposes for the 'average' person, of course gold would have been the smart choice starting from about 25 years ago (for those old enough today for it to apply). If you invested $3,600.00 per year in gold ounce bars from 1986 and sold in January 2012, you would have...

I'll do it. Will post pics of the results it a little bit.

Same here in Canada..."this video is unavailable from your location"

Hi Isabelle I'm in Toronto - feel free to msg me if you want to connect by phone or online conferencing.

When I first started out, I thought A+ and AA pearls were awesome and special...now I personally consider them to be "play" pearls I suppose. Pearls that I would not really care about if my daughter wanted to dress-up in them and run around the house...or ones that the wife can wear basically...

Sure did...that's what the customer wanted...even though I agree with you.

"what type of earrings?"; studs, dangles, some designer type. A picture would be most helpful especially because we're talking about pearls...and it may not always be possible to remove a pearl from metalwork without damaging the pearl.

Echoing sort of what Caitlin said...the image you referenced is actually a bad PhotoShop job. When you zoom in, you can actually see where the 'cut and pasted' the pearl to the pendant. You can also see where they missed erasing a few image edges. Also keep in mind, that a "0.06 carat...

I don't know about Sarah's designs, but the pearls shown in my two images have been secured in place with a clear "cement", to prevent sliding on the chain.

Ohhhhh I LIKE those Sarah...Very nice indeed

I find I use it much more often than I had first thought I would. I don't know how others prepare the ends of their necklaces and bracelets (when using silk), but I pass the thread back through several pearls (after securing the clasp of course)...and I often find the pre-drilled holes are not...

If anyone is interested in a machine like this, I just spoke to my contact in Beijing for updated prices and costs...and for $380 USD, here is what he can provide... - 1 x horizontal pearl drill kits (includes tool kit, brass and plastic pearl cups, 5 drill bits and sharpening stone) - 50 x...

The typed text on the tag reads (very roughly)...."Mineral Product, g.SPB Russia, ul.Babuskina d:1"

I totally agree - and if any of my replies in this thread gave anyone that impression, I am deeply sorry. I have many friends who are Chinese and I do not think "all" are crooks (and I'm not saying that your post Wendy, implied that towards me in any way either).

Caitlin - I wasn't referring to you when I said "we" slam mainland China sellers, nor did I say we were incorrect for doing so as we all know that most are advertising their pearls inaccurately, and doing so intentionally, especially on eBay, Amazon and even on Etsy. I'm also not aware that I...

Based upon the photo, they appear to be about 4-5mm in size. But, I'm not sure how insurance claims works where you are and how it works if you don't have an appraisal certificate to prove authenticity and worth. If you had better pictures, clearer that showed the pearls better and the clasp...

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This may be an incredibly unpopular post as this is apparently involving a well known PG-er...but how can pearls that are visibly off-round, potato shaped or baroque receive a AAA grade?