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I received my 9-9.5 mm strand yesterday. In my opinion, it is not as metallic looking as the picture on the PP website. However, that being said, it's still a lovely strand of pearls. Gail

What are the sizes of the golden Akoya and how thick is the nacre? Gail

What do you mean when you say, "layering of the photo"? I ask this because several weeks ago, I posted a picture of my strand of round metallic CFW pearls (post #194 I think). Towards the end of the strand, a few of the pearls look off-round in the picture but in in reality, they are true...

No kidding! I just checked my Amazon account to make sure my order is still there. However, after reading today's post on TPP, it seems that Stephen Bloom may need another chapter. :( Gail

No, technically speaking, they are not "Tahitian" pearls; they are black south sea pearls. The description "Tahitian" pearl is just a branding term, made up by the organization GIE Perles de Tahiti, for marketing and promoting only those pearls from the French Polynesian islands. Gail

If anyone is still searching for this book, email Charon Kransen at charon@charonkransenarts.com. He has an extensive collection of jewelry books available for sale and presently has the Strack book on his list. His website is http://www.charonkransenarts.com/. I've bought several books from...

Don't bother with a search. If I remember correctly, back in early 2008, the calendars were sent to us from Pearl Paradise. They were free and yes, the pictures are lovely. Call them, maybe they still have some available (LOL). Gail

Thank you, Pattye.

This is my "exotic" strand. Although, my photography does not do the pearls justice, they are really quite metallic and range in size from 9.7mm - 10.5mm.

Yes, Blaire, it is. OMG, she has some exquisite pearls (oh, how I know ;)). To make a long story short, she mentioned to me that she knows you. Gail

Akoya, I just received an email from the Jewelry Arts Institute and I thought of you. The school is located in Manhattan. I hope you can get in. Their phone number is (212) 362-8633. I think this is their email address jewelryartsinstitute@earthlink.net. Good luck. Gail "We are now accepting...

Steve, have you received the lab report from the GIA? Gail

Yup........ I know just what you mean. The other day, I also read THAT answer to the Tahitian pearl question (on another forum). ;) I assure you, there's other misinformation about pearls there, too.

What county in northern NJ are you in? Gail

I can't see any difference. :confused: They look the same to me. How thick is the nacre on the SS? Gail

I can see why. Those are spectacular. Gail

Hi Akoya, You are welcome. I must still have their old phone number. Good luck. Gail

Try this http://www.littleshopny.com/classdescriptions.html Phone the shop on the upper west side @212 531-2723 and ask for Maryanne. I think she'll be able to work out a time for private instructions. Gail

:oOh well, while we're on the subject, I just have to ask..... I noticed on ZE's profile page that her age changed. She used to be 46 and now she's 88. Caitlin, do tell:p. Gail

Here are a few more listings on Abebooks (original hardcovers & new paperbacks) that are available for sale. http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=kunz&sts=t&tn=the+book+of+the+pearl&x=32&y=6 Edit: If you go to farlang.com you can read the book online for free. Gail