the fighting to find Akoya pearls at the September Hong Kong Fair

[Cees]

Never seen so many buyers of Akoya pearls during the September 2015 Hong Kong Fair. Saw buyers occupying the places of sellers behind the counters.

I was looking for small 2.5- 3 mm and 3-3.5 mm strands, which I found of Mikimoto quality.

Love the luster and roundness.

Cees
www.amsterdampearls.com

 

[BAS]

Absolutely lovely! Interesting that akoya was so popular this time. I wonder why...?

 

[GemGeek]

How about some close-ups?

 

[CathyKeshi]

Oh, yes, please Cees ... close-ups!

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Oooooh! Beautiful.

High quality small pearls have an amazing air about them

 

[kelluvpearls]

The creamy pearls are gorgeous, they have a romantic vintage feel about them.

 

[JerseyPearl]

Love that second from the left deep golden strand!

 

[Cees]

not easy to make close ups, but here are a few. I think in real they are a lot more beautiful

 

[CathyKeshi]

Thanks Cees; really beautiful! My heart goes to those tiny buttery colored ones

 

[pearlescence]

Yes, that side of hall 1 was pretty busy compared to the freshwater aisles which were quieter. There were fewer multi akoya strands than March, but prices were a bit more sensible. I found some natural light golds and some fantastic Vietnamese multi 'greys' . Metres and metres of whites as always.
Lots of demand for SS and tahitians too.
I suspect some of the throng was simply due to freshwater shopping being done before the show in offices (which is what I do anyway as it is calmer) while Akoyas only appear at the show

 

[Katbran]

Beautiful little pearls Cees ( but you always have beautiful pearls very sweet ! Why do you think the Akoya was so busy? Have those prices not increased as much as the SS and Tahitians? I know nothing about Akoya and have never bought them so no idea as to prices . And at Mikimoto quality ! One that note I will say that in NYC on Monday I walked into Mikimoto to take a look and get an little Akoya education. There was a Columbus Day parade on so all the stores were pretty empty...no one in there...so I took the opportunity to ask a very lovely saleswoman about the pearls. She brought out a stand of 8-8.5 AAA AA A and laid them out for me so I could see the difference in lustre... Fascinating. Prices to stop your heart though lol )

Wendy you should post a photo of the ones you bought..I'd love to see them.

 

[pearlescence]

Okay, your wish is my (etc) these are the Vietnamese greys. 6mm to 7mm

natural shades of blue and grey. Some pearls with a pink or green overtone.Strong colour. metallic lustre.
Not photographed the others yet

 

[Katbran]

Oooooo shiny !! Why don't you put them in a thread with anything else from HK that takes your fancy. We love our photos!

Cees - I'm sure they are gorgeous..close ups can be such a pain !

 

[pearlescence]

Hi Katbran. Full account of last month's Hong Kong trip with many photos is in my blog - http://www.pearlescence.co.uk/blog/

 

[Tumutoa Berg]

Nice one Cees. These smaller sizes are super cute..!