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Yes, that's what I'm thinking too, test the (pearl filled) waters with pieces I can give away in case there isn't a big market or I can't tap into it. :)

Very nice to get such a warm welcome with all experts sharing their knowledge. And thanks for the (free!) course Jeremy, that seems like just the intro I was looking for. Signed up! I'll share a bit about myself since you're all sharing here. I'm a sworn/government authorized freelance...

Karin, I would try to sell them online. Getting a physical shop means a major investment, and I'm interested in online marketing. Also the online shops don't seem very good, most just have generic titles like "Pearl necklace" and price, no info on pearl size, origin, lustre, etc. I could...

Thanks, Jeremy. Impressive business(es) you have! As an international authority on pearls and general pearlpreneur I'm inclined to believe you over a bunch of pearl vendors at the local malls and markets. :-) So basically I'm buying Chinese freshwater pearls at an inflated price outside of...

Thanks for the warm welcome. :-) Glad to be here, Pattye. I'll just go ahead with a follow-up while we're at it. My impression was the Philippines produced lots of quality pearls, then I read the white pearls here are imported from China, and even the South sea pearls are bought at auctions in...

Hi there! First post here, so please be gentle. :) I have a question about exporting/importing pearls. Is there an export duty on this? As far as I can see there isn't, but I tried calling and e-mailing the right government agency, and so far no answer. I wouldn't want to be stuck in customs...