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looks like you have dyed chinese freshwater pearls

I'll echo what Jeremy said, looks like very nice luster, surface and a good sized pearl -- very nice gift!

lol - one can dream can't they.

Lol from the article: I would suggest he doesn't start picking out that corvette just yet.

what are "orientals"?

very cool Cees! I'm curious as well are you branching out into natural pearls now? Please if you have more pics post them up, Burma has been on my travel list for some time now.

well technically "Edison" was coined by Grace Pearl Company and should really only be used for bead nucleated pearls from Grace, although it is used to describe bead nuked FWP from other suppliers as well. The other term tossed around is "Ming" which is used for generic bead nucleated FW pearls...

lol - sure: pinterest.com :P But I did just look up the guys name watermarked on the bottom of the photo "Tino Hammid", he does have a website here: http://handbookofgemmology.com/about/tino-hammid/

I can only imagine this photo has been seen by some already but I just stumbled across it today. This has got to be one of the best examples of Conch "flame" out there.

lol - "I was in the pool!"

Normally when any species is protected its any part of the animal, so I would have to think that would include the pearls as well. I could be making assumptions that aren't true, who knows.

the OP said the diver found it near Palawan Phillipines

LOL - you really went there!

aren't giant clams(tricadna) a protected species? Meaning wouldn't it would be illegal to harvest any part of the animal?

This time around we're staying around the corner at the Luxe Manor, but maybe for the the June show we'll try out the Mira. I will however see you for a Scotch or three at the lobby bar ;)

White is usually best, although the right shade of grey can really bring out overtones and body color. The only rule here is NO BLACK! Black has a magic ability to kill luster and kill all overtones. Sure they will contrast more with the black background, but I don't think you're doing the...

and a steal for only $12,000!

Thanks for posting that, I don't think I've ever seen this piece before. Now THAT'S a statement necklace!

seems like a really fancy & expensive dye job to me...

can you post pictures of the pearls in everyday light?