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I have about 3 hours to spend at the Shanghai pearl market. I was there about 3 years ago and with the help and expertise of this forum I purchased two strands of fireballs which I made into necklaces, pendants and earrings. I love them even though they are not of the wonderful quality as...

I am a pearl lover- not a professional. With all of your help I bought some fab pearls in Shanghai-fireballs and some dyed peacocks for gifts. Not familiar with Hyderabad pearls wondered what would be on offer there. Only know about seed and rice pearls in Indian jewelry- do they have some...

Does anyone know of someone who restrings beads including pearls, lapis and coral in the Chicagoland area? Any recs would be most appreciated. Thank you.

Over 20 years ago I bought a two large (8X8+) carved Mother of Pearl shells in Myanmar (Burma) for less than $10 each. I just broke one in half as it fell from my fireplace mantle. It broke into two pieces and the edges look like they will be easy to glue. I am thinking Crazy glue but have a...

I love this site and learn everyday-thank you. But I am confused. Please correct me where I am wrong. South Sea pearls are not Tahitians. South Sea Pearls are cultured in both Australia and China and perhaps smaller southeast nations. The colors range from white to golden. The SS pearls...