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Jeremy is right. These were the smallest clasps they had and were about $16.50 each. This was her lowest possible price and other sellers were asking twice as much even with bartering. The reason the pearls are so cheap is because they are so close to the original source (China producing tons of...

Thanks! If she had a bird statue made of pearls back then, then it must be! Apparently that thing has been around forever. Now for the story. Sorry for the long post. I just hope this serves as a specific guide to anyone wanting to buy pearls in China, as this was information I found useful...

Success! Success! Hello everyone, I'm back with pearls! To begin, I'll detail what exactly I got with some pictures, and follow up with a walk-through on my experience on the 4th floor of Hongqiao Market for anyone looking to buy similar pearls. So I ended up buying two pearl necklaces and...

Then I will be getting some dyed ones. Thanks!

Actually, I have one more inquiry regarding irradiated pearls. So far I have read that irradiated pearls can be more colorful and will not fade over time. Since I am going for a set of black freshwater pearls, would it be better to get irradiated or dyed pearls? Are irradiated pearls more...

It really is! I can't say I've had the greatest experiences with forums in the past, but I am extremely pleased with the helpful people here. Post coming soon.

Thanks again for your advice and I will definitely use it. I'll probably head over there next weekend, so I'll let everyone know how things work out. Pics coming soon!

Thanks Jeremy! I've been browsing this sight for about a week now and noticed that you recommended Ling Ling's Pearls. I actually stopped by her shop the first time I went to Hongqiao and liked her selection, but was just browsing at the time. Does the 20% rule still apply to shops like Ling...

Edit: Detailed buyer's experience/guide below for anyone interested in buying pearls in Beijing. Hello everyone. So I am in Beijing studying Chinese for two months and want to purchase a pearl necklace and earrings for my girlfriend. My investment is $100 for the necklace and $20 for the...