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That's my vote.... The shape of the pearls implies a round bead nucleus. Size and luster looks Akoya as well.

I've seen them up to 11mm, very rare though.

certainly could be... Not many experts in that type of pearl - I'm certainly not one of them.

For 2nd hand, I'd consider that pretty pricey...

sorry but that does not appear to be pearl.

now that is a strand that gets my attention! Imagine the weight of it, very satisfying I'm sure.

I personally prefer "regular" Hanadama, the rose overtones adds another layer of interest to the pearls. But it's all personal preference...

All three of those are great!

Friendly advice... If you're selling in the USA, I'd make myself aware of the FTC and JVC. You know the old adage about ignorance of the law... Be careful.

No problem Eric - but I'm not sure I follow the other question? truth is the harvests are all mixed. What you might buy from the producers could be this years harvest, could be last. They also aren't against telling you it's brand new harvest, even when it isn't.

typically in the winter months. The colder water results in better luster. But it takes months to process the loose pearls, so harvested pearls won't hit the market until March.

that's very cool - love the difference in texture and overtones

That drop pearl is beautiful - very unique color! We'd need to know exact sizes to any sort of valuation though.

Now that's a ring! Very cool :cool:

any other info.... I opened an attachment from Bo today :mad:

looks like freshwater to me...

https://www.alibaba.com/showroom/pearl-oyster.html

I saw this yesterday and immediately thought the same thing... I'm not sure the expensive nucleus is worth the result.

nice work Douglas! Sorry I can't see it in person.

I have no doubt Dave has evidence that it's possible, but on the other hand it is the general consensus it's not common - with many believing it impossible. But what I might ask is, does it really matter that much? Anyway - nobody at PG is trying to suppress any science backing up the...