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Absolutely the best book ever written on the subject; I've been using it for many years. I'm also a little biased since I've had the opportunity to study with J. Stark when she had her school.

Sorry, not able to post pictures right now but I have lavender w/ copper overtones and yellow/gold w/ pink overtones. They're actually bigger and prettier than I had expected. Gail

I received my pearls today. I ordered them loose/unset and paid a little extra for quick delivery. They are quite beautiful! Gail

Below, is part of a quote from Jeremy, post 39, in this thread. Gail

Hi Blaire, Let me know if you are planning to give a lecture in NYC. Gail

Thanks, Mervione. I remember reading something like that, too, but I am pretty sure (and hope) the article was referring to Akoyas. Gail

Does anyone know how or why freshwater pearls develope the metallic luster as opposed to a (for lack of a better word) "regular" luster? Gail

Mervione, The email from PP also says "PRIVATE OFFER"; in other words...... for those people on the "Private Offer List". ;)

Here's two for cultured........... as in the finest Paspaley South Sea. :D Gail

Somewhere on the forum, Budi said that he sent a pearl to JNorris. It might be a good idea to contact JNorris and, if possible, find out the result of the pearl that was sent to him. Gail

Since you asked........ Either have the pearl tested by the GIA or send it back to Budi. If it is in fact bead nucleated, why keep it, since the pearl's quality appears to leave a lot to be desired. ;) BTW, I happen to like the way the current pearl looks in the necklace. Gail

Right here............... http://bypatrice.com/bead.php ;) Gail

I'd have the pearl tested and here's why.... Although, a lab's opinion of whether the pearl is natural or a cultured keshi might be questionable, a lab report will tell you if the pearl is bead nucleated and if the color has been treated in any way. In my opinion, these issues are important. If...

A little glue....... maybe?????;)

Miss you at the forum. Hope you are well and will be back posting very soon. Gail

Me neither! Tucson anyone? :) Gail

Before obtaining an appraisal, you might want to have the pearl x-rayed and identified by a gem lab. A lab report will be able to ascertain if the pearl contains a bead nucleus or not. If there is no bead nucleus, the lab may be able to determine if the pearl is cultured or natural. Without a...

Wish I could come. Have a wonderful time. Gail

I just noticed this pearl drill. Although, the price sure is right, you will need to use it with a flex shaft. http://www.ottofrei.com/store/product.php?productid=19397&cat=2507&page=1 Gail

Also, the stone was cut by Munsteiner. Bernd and Tom Munsteiner (father and son) are world renowned master gemstone cutters from Idar Oberstein, Germany. Any stone cut by them is considered to be quite collectible and will always command a high price. Gail