In Reply to: freshwater pearls posted by soon to wed on Thursday, 3. February 2005 at 16:10 Bali Time:
hi, I have bought beautiful strands past 4 trips. If u are up near Jayakarta or Kamala Pantai there is always a group of 3 guys on beach opposite Zanzibar cafe that sell. Lalu Topan or his 2 friends. Just ask guys on beach hiring sun chairs and they will tell u where they are. Best times after 10.am up to 5pm. If u want a special colour (pink, coffee, etc) they will get it and bring back in afternoon.Dont be afraid to ask for more to choose from-they are very helpful, happy and honest in there dealings. I usually pay about $20 for strand of biggish cream even pearls ask for sterling silver clips, they have a variety to choose from-u dont have to take the one they have on the strand.I have also taken over my own gold clips to have pearls strung onto. I keep using these guys, so do friends-have had no problems-always satisfied and family have some beautiful jewelley each year!