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Welcome to
the International Cultured Pearls of the Orient, Inc.
Internet web site. |
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Find out about Philip J. Schneider, the owner
and President of International Cultured Pearls of the
Orient, Inc. |
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Do you wonder what a pearl is and how a pearl is
made? |
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This is a
complete list of Pearl distributors on the web. |
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Pinctada
Matensii is a cultured saltwater pearl that comes
primarily from Japan and China. |
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These pearls
are cultivated in warmer climates, in saltwater oceans,
primarily off the coast of Australia. |
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These pearls
are also cultured South Sea pearls, primarily from the
French Polynesian Islands. |
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President
and Owner
International Cultured Pearls of the Orient, Inc. located in Chicago, Illinois |
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Direct
Importer of Cultured Pearls,
South Sea Pearls, Black Tahitian Pearls,
Freshwater Pearls and miscellaneous Pearls.
Manufacturer of Cultured Pearl jewelry. |
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Developed
and created the "GIA
Pearl Master Comparison Set". An appraisal
and evaluation tool sold and marketed by the
Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
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Staff
Advisor of "The
Guide" Book, responsible for pearl pricing
and industry updates and the pearl grading
system. |
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Guest
Speaker for GIA Alumni
Society, Lizzadro Museum,
Chicago Lapidary Society, Cleveland Gemological
Society, American Appraisal Association, The
Pearl Society, and NAJA (National Association of Jewelry Appraisers). |
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Board
of Directors Chicago Jewelers
Club |
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Distributor
Societe' Perliere de Manihi, first Black Pearl
Farm established in French Polynesia (Tahiti). |
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