PSL Certificate Question

[pearllove]

Hello PGers,
I have some questions regarding the PSL. Can I send my akoya strand directly to the PSL for grading (possibly as hanadama) or does the PSL only grade pearls for large vendors? How much does it cost to get a strand graded? What is the turnaround time?

 

[jshepherd]

You should be able to send your strand directly to them for certification. I would advise being sure that it will pass before sending it, however. It can be expensive getting it there and back.

Try emailing them first: info@sinjuken.co.jp
http://www.sinjuken.co.jp/

 

[pearllove]

Jeremy, thank you for the info.

 

[knotty panda]

Is there any particular value to having them certified Hamadama over a lab cert that can verify the same qualities?