sourcing pearls

[pearlescence]

Just a quick query so I can find this out (and emphatically not self-publicising)
If you want to buy some genuine pearls, where would you all go to source?
If you've no idea would you also respond.
Please and thanks






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[Sheen]

Well, I've bought from a Hong Kong seller on etsy, the quality was reasonable and for the price would buy again. Another seller in Hong Kong, with their own website, I really liked but she was too sloppy making sure orders were correct and refunds were given that I had to give up on her in the end. Bought some from beadsdirect but the quality was iffy, also got a couple of strands from bead fairs. I tend to have the issue of not having the justification to buy at the high end but wanting a mid priced reasonable quality and not complete junk.

[ps_bond]

I'd just ask Pearlescence. Not that I use pearls all that often, they aren't a particular area of expertise.

[enigma]

I found exactly what I wanted on your site Pearlescence.
Not something I buy often mind you.

[CJ57]

In the past I’ve used Marcia Lanyon but haven’t used pewrls for years. Like everyone else I would come to up you in the future

[Dennis]

I have bought them from gemstone dealers in Hatton Garden, because I like to be in the showroom to choose. But when I wanted something special, I went to our specialist member and asked her to pick them for me.
Now I'm just making acrylics. How sad is that? Dennis.