Ban Island and Kasumis

[MintyFresh]

I am officially banished to Ban Island! However, I have pearl strands - already purchased - to string while there. Do you guys think the Kasumis at Ayla’s Originals are authentic? I understand that the proprietors, Ayla and Tom Pizzo, are pretty reputable and used to be more active but are mostly retired. Yes, they are the culprits . . . or at least, the proximate culprits.

 

[MintyFresh]

Center Drilled Kasumi Pearls from the Far East in Champagne, Blush, Ivory and Mauve Natural Baroque Shape

These particular pearls are from the Far East, although originating from Japan. Kasumi pearls are freshwater pearls and found in shades of white, cream, orange, peach with various shades of pink, and even sometimes a golden-green. They are a wonderfully natural baroque shape and are available in...

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