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I have a query that may lead to many different opinions because it did in a recent conversation I had with a fellow pearl enthusiast. Do you think "semi-baroque" is a pearl shape? Would be interested in knowing what contributors here think based on their experience/thoughts. Not sure this is...

Two items of interest to PG members in the latest issue of G&G available here: https://www.gia.edu/doc/Winter-2018-Gems-Gemology.pdf First is on Pinctada maculata pearls (see natural pearl forum) and one on the subject title of this post which can be seen here too...

Two items of interest to PG members in the latest issue of G&G available here: https://www.gia.edu/doc/Winter-2018-Gems-Gemology.pdf First is on Pinctada maculata pearls and can also be viewed online here...

For those who like the range of colours in Pinctada margaritifera pearls and would like to see examples of their internal structures too. This may be of interest: https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research/non-bead-cultured-pearls-from-pinctada-margaritifera

Some nice natural pearl pieces and bits of pearl information in this auction for those willing to spend a bit of money ;-) http://www.christies.com/zmags/?ZmagsPublishID=36799aad&SaleTitle=&SaleId=27081&GUID=0

One of the things noted this weekend was this article on experiments that took place on culturing bead cultured blister "pearls" a few years ago. Not commercial, but just attempts it seems: https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research/pinctada-maculata-bead-cultured-blister-pearls-shells Will post the...

The first one is all about "atypical bead" (aBC) cultured pearls: https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research/atypical-beading-production-cultured-pearls-australian-pinctada-maxima The second one is a short review of an exhibit in Melbourne...

Per Caitlin's wishes from another thread where it was mentioned, here is a link to a report on the freshwater shells and pearls of Tennessee: http://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research/freshwater-pearling-tennessee

Hoping any pearl farmers or members who are experienced in visiting pearl farms around the world will be able to answer this question: Are there any known pearl farms in estuaries where freshwater and saltwater mix? Just wondering whether it is possible to find pearls that are a mixture of...

Dear PG members, This query is addressed to members of the forum who have recent (1 year or so) experience with South Sea pearl culturing farms. Please would you let me know if the mollusks used to produce the cultured pearls are: 1) Entirely wild (recovered from oyster beds)? 2) Hatchery...