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Unfortunately, I couldn't go to Tucson this year but I'd love to hear about Elisabeth's Strack's seminar on Sunday from anyone who was lucky enough to attend. Gail

Those pieces are beautiful. In my opinion, definitely get a lab certification. Gail

It certainly is possible. My experience with gem labs leads me to believe that the interpretation of pearl x-rays can be quite subjective. But what I find so astounding, given the rarity of such a pearl or even the question of whether Nautiius pompilius pearls exist at all, is whether the...

I am having difficulty posting the link to the thread where we discussed the G&G article, so I will do my best to direct you to it: it's under the "Pearling Industry News" forum and the thread is "Pintada Maxima Cultured Pearls Grown Beadless in the Mantle" on 8/4/08. More importantly, this G&G...

Dr. Stern, Could these pearls be just South Sea Keshis that are harvested from the gonad of the mollusk or are the pearls harvested from the mantle of the mollusk, as mentioned in the G&G article in a previous post? Are they shaped like a South Sea baroque or a freshwater baroque (as in salt...

Caitlin, An article appeared in the Summer 2008 issue of "Gems and Gemology", page 175, entitled "Pinctada Maxima Cultured Pearls Grown Beadless in the Mantle". The article was discussed on this forum, also. I'm trying to find it. Gail P.S. Caitlin, maybe we'll see some in Tucson!

My sarcastic comment was relative only to the "pearl" in the linked article. I thought I was clear as to what my comment addressed. Sorry if you misunderstood. However, now that you mention it, I seem to remember reading, not that many years ago, that corruption was discovered in one very well...

Hi Slraep, Unfortunately, CIBJO isn't the only one that will certify just about anything! ;) http://www.diamonds.net/news/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=23227 Gail

Hi Caitlin, I believe those dates you've posted are incorrect. My info says that the AGTA show is from February 4th to the 9th and that the E. Strack lecture is on Feb. 8th. Gail

Hi Sarah, Just curious as to why you refer to these as "Japan Kasumi pearls"? Why not just "Kasumi" as I've always heard them called? Is this an effort to brand them? Gail

Your necklace is beautiful. Dr. Stern will be attending the Pearl Forum in Dubai next month. Good luck. Gail

I had the same thoughts as Slraep. In the first picture, the pearls do seem to have the same pink overtone and matching luster. Could you please post the lab certificate so we could see it. By the way, your location is the same as another P-G member...... Dr. Stern; maybe you should speak to...

Since you live in Maryland, my suggestion is to contact Reston Precious Metals, Inc. in Mclean, Va.; (703) 442-6658 and ask for Ms. L. Berger, she is an expert appraiser and the head of the pearl division. In addition, you might want to send a sample of your pearls to the GIA in NYC for testing...

Hi Blaire and thank you. Have a happy birthday. Gail

That was a very touching and meaningful story you wrote about Dr. T. Stoddard. Thanks for posting it. It brought tears to my eyes. Gail

Hi Cheryl, I haven't seen any posts from you in a long time so I thought I'd drop you a line. Hope all is well by you and that the pearl business has been successful. Best, Gail

Hi Sheryl, You are very welcome. It was truly my pleasure to help you in any way possible and yes...... coffee sounds great the next time you are in NYC. Yes, I do work next door to the place I recommended to you for tools. I am a goldsmith and I rent bench space there. About 10 people (all...

Hi Sheryl, I responded to you but it didn't make it here. I guess I did it incorrectly. Go to my profile page to read my response. Gail

Hi Cheryl, Good hear from you. In order to add me to your list, you have to press a few buttons!!! I think you have to respond to my request:confused: Regards, Gail

Hi Sheryl, You are very welcome. It was truly my pleasure to help you in anyway possible, and..... I would love to meet you for coffee the next time you are in NYC. Yes, I do work next door to the place I recommended you go to. I'm a goldsmith and I rent bench space there. About 10 people (all...