Crystal Nerd
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- May 31, 2025
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Hello Pearl Enthusiasts,
I don't know much about pearls since I am more of a colored gemstone kind of gal, but I like unique pearls like coin pearls or baroque pearls vs. classic white, round pearls.
I recently read this article in The Guardian on the supply of New Zealand blue pearls being threatened by global warming which is unfortunate since these pearls almost resemble opals.
Does anyone know where to purchase New Zealand blue pearls in the United States? I have not seen these pearls at local jewelry stores or local gem and mineral fairs.
Also, has anyone heard anything about a global pearl shortage driving up the prices of pearls in the US? Energy Artist Julia, a demi-fine jewelry vendor I used to purchase jewelry from, recently claimed in a newsletter that there is a global pearl shortage but I haven't found much information to verify that claim besides a few articles mentioning global warming affecting pearl production in general.
I don't know much about pearls since I am more of a colored gemstone kind of gal, but I like unique pearls like coin pearls or baroque pearls vs. classic white, round pearls.
I recently read this article in The Guardian on the supply of New Zealand blue pearls being threatened by global warming which is unfortunate since these pearls almost resemble opals.
Does anyone know where to purchase New Zealand blue pearls in the United States? I have not seen these pearls at local jewelry stores or local gem and mineral fairs.
Also, has anyone heard anything about a global pearl shortage driving up the prices of pearls in the US? Energy Artist Julia, a demi-fine jewelry vendor I used to purchase jewelry from, recently claimed in a newsletter that there is a global pearl shortage but I haven't found much information to verify that claim besides a few articles mentioning global warming affecting pearl production in general.
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