Vietnam Treasures from Dolores' travels

What a magical time we've had in Hanoi this trip.
It's been three years since my husband, Allan
and I have visited this shopping mecca!

This is a picture of the wholesale market, it's open 365 days a year from 4AM till 9PM and it's non stop shopping, you can buy anything from pots and pans, luggage, any fabric you could imagine and of course clothes, shoes and every designer knock off!

I used to love it, now it's hot, crowded and just not my venue any longer. But I still love watching the people! And sampling the exotic foods.

My best shopping this trip was with the woman who I started the business with ten years ago, Huong. Every year I ask for bigger pearls and this year she was finally able to find affordable huge pearls I just couldn't resist!

This is Huong's Pearl shop (Huong's on my right). She's been in this tiny location in the old city since 1990.

Here one of my best finds:

Huge 12mm pearls! These are perfectly matched and handknotted! Normally these would cost thousands of dollars. Since I get them direct our customers get a deal... 16" or 18" = $425

I ordered 6 strands and will have them sent to the shop once our signature clasp has been attached.

If you're interested in purchasing a strand please visit our website http://www.dforsythepearls.com/

or call our toll free # 877-435-6444.

Tomorrow we leave for Bangkok, more later!!!