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    Akoya overtone - rose vs silver-rose

    Hi I have decided to get a 16' AAA akoya but can't decide on the overtone. I know for sure that ivory doesn't work for me. i am Chinese with fair skin but i do get a little tanned in summer so my color changes throughout the year (just to complicate things a bit!). I've tried pink and silver...
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    Freshadama vs AAA - how obvious is the diff

    hi I'm considering a 35' 7.5-8mm FWP necklace. I've read about the key differences being Freshadama exhibit more luster and orient, and can consider as highest quality FWP. i have purchased a 6.5-7mm AA+ black FWP necklace from PP and i found the luster being quite good with very clean...
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    Are white freshies truly white?

    Some of you might recall my earlier enquiries about Akoyas... I thought I made up my mind on getting a 16" AAA Akoya but i now find myself trying to talk me into an opera length freshadama, which will get me the look I want at lower cost. I know the luster is different and I accept that in...
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    bigger or higher quality

    hi all, for the same budget, would you rather go bigger (from 7.5-8 to 8-8.5) or AA+ to AAA?
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    WG or YG clasp

    hi i am looking at getting a 35 inch akoya with rose overtone (something on the light side though). What kind of gold clasp - WG or YG would you choose and why?
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    basket/cage clasp and next PP sale

    Hi hi Happy new year to everyone! questions 'again' for the pearl veterans here. 1) anyone knows where to get basket/cage clasps? I have found a thread on PG with pics (ifi you scroll down halfway you'll see 3 pics posted by dkan 168) but source of the product seems inactive...
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    Mikimoto Best of the Best

    Is it accurate to say Miki's best of the best the equivalent of Hanadama?
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