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ksammon · Apr 30th, 2008, 09:38 AM

Hello everyone

Please help me MY birthstone is Pearl and am looking for an exquisite pearl necklace to buy myself for my birthday i'm going to be 23 years old so nothing to old lady There are so many stores that sell Pearls but i want a good Quality Piece > I Have total Faith in you all

Thanks

chaz · Apr 30th, 2008, 11:28 AM

Gosh,I don't know where you are based,so my help will be a bit limited I'm afraid!! But if you go for a single pearl pendant,they can look young and contemporary,with the fresh edge you want,especially if you go for a black or dark colored pearl on white gold! Let us know your thoughts and how you get on!

ksammon · Apr 30th, 2008, 11:35 AM

i just dont know where to go everywhere they sell pearls i want to really treat myself i dont know what brand is better as in pearls what jewlery store is better ? i love tiffany and i know there name do they sell good pearls ? i'm kinda lost - i dont really buy to much jewlerly so when i do i want it to be the best am not talking my life savings or anything but you know something timeless i live in Nc i know i know no mans land But if you guys have some stores i can shop at or some brand with a good name that could be a start also what 2 look for how to know what a good pearl looks like stuff like that

DlkinVegas · Apr 30th, 2008, 11:37 AM

Mikimoto

Check these out online also Pearls by Angela Carol, Pure Pearls, Pearls of Joy and Pearl Paradise.

Leelee · Apr 30th, 2008, 05:17 PM

I'd only buy Mikimoto pearls if it were me. You can get them at www.mikimoto.com or a nice jewelry store.

DlkinVegas · Apr 30th, 2008, 05:27 PM

Ksammon I would also recommend browsing pearl-guide.com especially the forums.

tokyogirl · Apr 30th, 2008, 06:45 PM

as the other members indicated, mikimoto is considered one of the best.

chaz · May 1st, 2008, 03:34 AM

If your buget is around Tiffany prices,as the other posters said,go for Mikimoto! They are just beautiful!

risingsun · May 1st, 2008, 06:27 PM

Do you have a budget in mind?

hipnycmom · May 1st, 2008, 08:34 PM

Hi ksammon, are you interested in cultured pearls or natural pearls? I love South Sea pearls - I think they are the best. But I do live in the region so it is easy to get them here.
I suggest checking out www.jewelmer.com/home.html They carry some of the best South Sea pearls available and have contemporary styles as well. For the price of cultured pearls from Tiffanys you can get south sea pearls that are gorgeous and unique. I own a few pieces from them and they've served me really well (always get compliments!).
Good luck!

simplysplendid · May 2nd, 2008, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by hipnycmom

Hi ksammon, are you interested in cultured pearls or natural pearls? I love South Sea pearls - I think they are the best. But I do live in the region so it is easy to get them here.
I suggest checking out www.jewelmer.com/home.html They carry some of the best South Sea pearls available and have contemporary styles as well. For the price of cultured pearls from Tiffanys you can get south sea pearls that are gorgeous and unique. I own a few pieces from them and they've served me really well (always get compliments!).
Good luck!

I agree.. Places such as Tiffany and Mikimoto sell cultured akoya pearls of different quality. Mikimoto carries pearls of AAA quality to AA quality. I am not sure if they carry A quality pearls. So if you purchase say a A or AA quality strand of pearls from Mikimoto, the quality is not going to be anyway near the AAA quality strand from a good jeweler, and it is likely to cost you more. Akoya pearls are generic, they come from Japanese pearl farms and there is no need to go for a branded strand since you are paying for the brand name only. Go for quality instead (thick nacre, excellent lustre etc).

shiny_star · May 3rd, 2008, 12:09 AM

see here, it's a new collection, just ve been released recently: http://www.fameo.co.uk/jewellery/grid/490948/20/0 and http://www.fameo.co.uk/jewellery/grid/170589/20/0 . I think their collections are stunning. What do you guys think?

Shari · May 3rd, 2008, 12:37 AM

Well, if you were in Australia I'd recommend Paspaley. If you are in the US I have no idea...

risingsun · May 3rd, 2008, 01:01 PM

Do you want a strand of pearls or, perhaps, a pendant?

Elvawith · May 3rd, 2008, 08:29 PM

The pearl outlet (www.thepearloutlet.com) has some beauutiful items. I love these pendants http://www.thepearloutlet.com/tahiti..._pendant_1.htm

really depends on your budget though, are you talking $200 or $2000?

Apr 30th, 2008, 09:38 AM	#1
ksammon OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 411	Jewlelry EXPERT! Hello everyone Please help me MY birthstone is Pearl and am looking for an exquisite pearl necklace to buy myself for my birthday i'm going to be 23 years old so nothing to old lady There are so many stores that sell Pearls but i want a good Quality Piece > I Have total Faith in you all Thanks
ksammon OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 411

Apr 30th, 2008, 11:28 AM	#2
chaz Superstar DJ Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Blissful!! Posts: 14,188	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! Gosh,I don't know where you are based,so my help will be a bit limited I'm afraid!! But if you go for a single pearl pendant,they can look young and contemporary,with the fresh edge you want,especially if you go for a black or dark colored pearl on white gold! Let us know your thoughts and how you get on!
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Apr 30th, 2008, 11:35 AM	#3
ksammon OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 411	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! i just dont know where to go everywhere they sell pearls i want to really treat myself i dont know what brand is better as in pearls what jewlery store is better ? i love tiffany and i know there name do they sell good pearls ? i'm kinda lost - i dont really buy to much jewlerly so when i do i want it to be the best am not talking my life savings or anything but you know something timeless i live in Nc i know i know no mans land But if you guys have some stores i can shop at or some brand with a good name that could be a start also what 2 look for how to know what a good pearl looks like stuff like that
ksammon OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 411

Apr 30th, 2008, 11:37 AM	#4
DlkinVegas Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,416	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! Mikimoto Check these out online also Pearls by Angela Carol, Pure Pearls, Pearls of Joy and Pearl Paradise.
DlkinVegas Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,416	__________________ “Make sure you have a different opinion and people will talk about you.” Last edited by DlkinVegas; Apr 30th, 2008 at 11:44 AM.

Apr 30th, 2008, 05:17 PM	#5
Leelee Up On My Toes! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Highland, Maryland Posts: 7,415	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! I'd only buy Mikimoto pearls if it were me. You can get them at www.mikimoto.com or a nice jewelry store.

Apr 30th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#6
DlkinVegas Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,416	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! Ksammon I would also recommend browsing pearl-guide.com especially the forums.
DlkinVegas Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,416	__________________ “Make sure you have a different opinion and people will talk about you.”

Apr 30th, 2008, 06:45 PM	#7
tokyogirl Keanu! Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,425	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! as the other members indicated, mikimoto is considered one of the best.
tokyogirl Keanu! Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,425

May 1st, 2008, 03:34 AM	#8
chaz Superstar DJ Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Blissful!! Posts: 14,188	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! If your buget is around Tiffany prices,as the other posters said,go for Mikimoto! They are just beautiful!
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May 1st, 2008, 06:27 PM	#9
risingsun Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,658	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! Do you have a budget in mind?

May 1st, 2008, 08:34 PM	#10
hipnycmom Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,115	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! Hi ksammon, are you interested in cultured pearls or natural pearls? I love South Sea pearls - I think they are the best. But I do live in the region so it is easy to get them here. I suggest checking out www.jewelmer.com/home.html They carry some of the best South Sea pearls available and have contemporary styles as well. For the price of cultured pearls from Tiffanys you can get south sea pearls that are gorgeous and unique. I own a few pieces from them and they've served me really well (always get compliments!). Good luck!
hipnycmom Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,115

May 3rd, 2008, 12:09 AM	#12
shiny_star Got questions? ASK! Joined: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 7	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! see here, it's a new collection, just ve been released recently: http://www.fameo.co.uk/jewellery/grid/490948/20/0 and http://www.fameo.co.uk/jewellery/grid/170589/20/0 . I think their collections are stunning. What do you guys think?

May 3rd, 2008, 12:37 AM	#13
Shari Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,482	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! Well, if you were in Australia I'd recommend Paspaley. If you are in the US I have no idea...
Shari Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,482	__________________

May 3rd, 2008, 01:01 PM	#14
risingsun Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,658	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! Do you want a strand of pearls or, perhaps, a pendant?

May 3rd, 2008, 08:29 PM	#15
Elvawith Member Joined: May 2008 Location: New York/Connecticut Posts: 444	Re: Jewlelry EXPERT! The pearl outlet (www.thepearloutlet.com) has some beauutiful items. I love these pendants http://www.thepearloutlet.com/tahiti..._pendant_1.htm really depends on your budget though, are you talking $200 or $2000?

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