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Would anyone know if there are duties and taxes to be paid in US if a jewellery item containing pearls is shipped from another country? (Value over 2K). My friend would like to send something to me from Australia but I am concerned about expenses. Thank you for any info.

My new metallic pearls ordered from China arrived today. We were told by the retailer that they had to process 300 kg of pearls to select these. That seems like a lot of pearls.

I have purchased this many yars ago in San Fransisco at the Pearl Factory. I am not sure what this may be. It almost looks like a half pearl, however the back is not flat, it appears slightly sherical and translusent. I have this pearl for may be 20 years, and it has very high luster on both...

I would appreciate an advice on the following issue. For over a year I was looking for specific Tahitian pearls with no success on the web and in stores. I am interested in a necklace of A grade (gem) bright and light peacock, or alternatively purple, aubergine, with orient, also not too dark...

Just wanted to share my pearls.

I would be greatful if someone could clarify for me the difference in terms used for describing the shape of SS pearls: baroque, semi-baroque, and baroque free form. What is the difference between those terms? Thank you!

What are the possible sources for purchasing Kamoka pearls? I thought Pearl Paradise carried them, but it appears that they do not have any. I have tried to purchase them directly, but the Pay Pal also does not seem to work, are they out business? Thank you for suggestions.

I did some research on the web and I still do not understand clearly if rose/pink color is always artificial. I e-mailed Mikimoto (their Akoya pearls appear consistently pink). They replied categorically via e-mail that they do not color enhance their pearls. Ever. Yet the color of all their...