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    Mens stuff

    Where's all the men's stuff? Apart from single pearl chokers and triple pearl wrist bands - heaven forbid we call them bangles - where are all the designers? What are they all doing? I'd rather not have 3,000 variations of a choker. :)
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    Patina

    Can anyone tell me if it is true that by wearing your pearls for long periods improves the patina on them? Personally, I don't think it does as all the information about caring for your pearls suggests that prolonged wearing causes damage.
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    Wine...

    OK, I'm all lined up for being shot for asking this question....but, do pearls actually dissolve in wine? I ask because I remember when I was a kid I was told that diamonds burn in fires and pearls dissolve in wine.
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    Drilling

    I've had a look around for answers to my question but I obviously haven't looked hard enough....so.....is drilling pearls easy or is it fraught with danger? I really don't want to buy an expensive pearl and a drill just to see my money explode in my face.
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    Vendor list

    Hi, Is there a 'list' of vendors who should be avoided? I've seen some lovely pearls on Ebay - Ebay does have some refinement at times. I see some Chinese sellers there and they seem to be being avoided by the GP (General Public). I found this pearl on the blessed Ebay but I'm not sure as to...
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    Investment

    Hi guys, I was just wondering if investing in pearls would be a wise investment or not. I appreciate that their value can and does yo-yo but should I buy some luscious expensive pearls with an investment in mind or just to ogle? I'm hoping to be gong to Tahiti later this year and buying some...
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