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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    Red, that is a beautiful combination of colors and weight- just right. Jeg, wow, what an amazing strand of Japanese Kasumi pearls. They look terrific on you. BWeaves, the woven top is gorgeous on its own, but the pearls together with the top bring out the richest colors.
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    Once in a Lifetime: The Sinkankas Symposium on Pearls!

    Under the heading of TMI: I didn't think that through. The antique pins may be in the "missing key box" or they may be in my other box. A year or two before I moved away from Mom's house in 2011, I got a safe deposit box in her area and I still had it so she could use it. Now, I put some of my...
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    Once in a Lifetime: The Sinkankas Symposium on Pearls!

    Since I am speaking on the history of pearls, I may wear some antique pearl pins.
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    Anyone up for a Trip to Sea of Cortez Pearls?

    Go Linda! It's super hot there in June, so bring your lovely lightweight sundresses.
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    Once in a Lifetime: The Sinkankas Symposium on Pearls!

    What pearls to wear? I am not sure! :) Remember that a bunch of them are still in the safe deposit box where I don't have the key!
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    Seeking Advice

    This whole pearl party thing is a racket. I can't imagine you would want to be associated with it in any way. Setting something up that you see as legitimate, will not make a difference. Bored people looking for a thrill akin to gambling are not the customers for building a future. Pearl parties...
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    Once in a Lifetime: The Sinkankas Symposium on Pearls!

    Spread the word if you know any pearl lovers in the area. I would love to meet them! :)
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    Once in a Lifetime: The Sinkankas Symposium on Pearls!

    It could be that the coaster commuter train stops in Carlsbad, but not the train from LA.
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    Natural golden pearls necklace

    It's an adventure. I say buy what you love! :)
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    Natural golden pearls necklace

    I would not guess pipi pearls. They could be natural gold akoyas, for instance. Can you read French? :)
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    Once in a Lifetime: The Sinkankas Symposium on Pearls!

    You will want to attend this event if you are in Southern California. Speakers include Elisabeth Strack, Hisano Shepherd, Douglas McLaurin and Betty Sue King. Jeremy Shepherd will be introducing the full-length motion picture Power of Pearl: The Farm Beneath the Sea. Serious pearl royalty...
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    Once in a Lifetime: The Sinkankas Symposium on PEARLS!

    Dear Pearl Friends, If you will be in Southern California on April 27th, you will want to attend the 16th Annual Sinkankas Symposium on Pearls! It's an all-day event at the Carlsbad campus of the Gemological Institute of America. The Sinkankas Symposium honors John Sinkankas, a legendary...
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    my goldens from the ruckus, finally

    Charming fabric and gorgeous necklace. Worth the wait!
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    Sea of Cortez pearl ring (my first pearl purchase)

    You chose well! Enjoy it in great health and notice that the color may change in different lights.
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    A few questions about mussel pearls (especially blue and Atlantic ribbed mussels)

    Somewhere there is a scientific paper on the incidence of pearls in blue mussels. Birds, maybe sea gulls, moved in to the cliffs over mussel beds. Parasites from their droppings caused the mussels to make so many pearls that the commercial fishery could not sell them for food. The mussels were...
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    Andrew's Photography & Pearls

    Keep it up! These photos always make me feel happy.
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    Ruckus 2019

    Extra epic - YEAH! :)
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    Metallic Edison Peal Smash for Those Who Enjoy a Good Pearl Smash

    Caitlin would be very pleased. :)
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    GSS set, aka, "There's no such thing as a free lunch":

    You look very happy - I like it! Glowing woman, glowing pearls.
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    Did I do good?

    What a deal! You look great wearing them and they are beautiful. Who cares about flaws when the overall effect is so good? :)
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