I seem to recall that Jambalaya on PS may have bought a pair. I've also heard of many people being very happy with Jose's products and services, so I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him.
Jersey Pearl makes a good point though. I always carefully review each vendors grading system so that I know as much as possible about what I'm buying. I've seen some unhappy reviews about reputable vendors where the issue has clearly been that the person didn't pay attention to descriptions re: size and surface quality and was disappointed in what arrived (even though the vendor was upfront and honest about what expectations should have been). I would expect some blemishing on an AA+ pearl, but it might be where it's not visible when the earring is worn. Also, blemishes bother some people more than others, and there is a difference between what you can see close up when you are looking at each individual pearl, vs what you can see when something is on. I have a pair of studs that have a few deep pits that would really bother me in a strand (where you can't control as much what side is facing up), but honestly can't be seen once they are on my ear. Most vendors are also willing to send pictures on request as well of the actual items, as Tahitians especially can look different in different lighting conditions. This is particularly the case for colour, but surface imperfections can be more obvious in some lights vs others as well. Hope that helps!
