AGTA’s Las Vegas report notes high cultured pearl prices. One of our top sales was an 11–12 mm Hanadama strand with a Pearl Science Laboratory report.
AGTA dealers at the 2023 GemFair Las Vegas reported better sales than they expected, despite lighter foot traffic. On pearls, Eric Yen said cultured pearl prices remained high, and that dealers who don't travel to Asia to buy in person aren't guaranteed inventory.
One of our best sales of the show, a strand of 11–12 mm top-quality Hanadama akoya pearls with a Pearl Science Laboratory report, was listed among the show's five big sales.
Summary by Yen’s Jewelry. The full article is published by AGTA.
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