i'm here i'm here i'm here! and im at work. when i get home i'll be able to see what you posted and ill give you girls a whole pearl education.
ok im here!!! Would it be possiable for you to link me to the pair you are looking at so I can give you product specific info?When shopping for pearls there are several factors you want to look for, which are next to impossiable to judge online. First, luster. Luster is what makes a pearl a pearl. Its the glow, the way the light reflects off the pearl looking like it comes from with in. The best way to judge luster is how well you can see your reflection in the pearl. Next you want to look at it's complexion. pears are organic they come from nature. like you, a freckle here a dimple there gives it charector and is not a big deal. But you don't want a complete pock marked pearl. Last you want to look at the way they are matched. you want them to be uniform in shape size and color. No two pearls are ever going to be alike but you want them to be as close as possiable especially when they are earrings. That said, about Pearl Paradise. jeremy shepard is the owner and has a good reputaion as being an honest seller. BUT. you are from australia! There are pearl famers all around you with gorgeous south seas. Have you looked at other options like buying from local farmers?