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HauteMama · Jun 30th, 2009, 11:38 PM

I do own pearls, but after learning about pearls through this forum and others, I realized that when I bought them I truly knew nothing at all about pearls. I have a strand of cheap, chalky freshwaters, a pearl station necklace (again, small, chalky freshwaters) and a small pearl and gold pendant (same inexpensive FW).

I went out on a limb and purchased an 18" necklace of undyed akoya pearls from Pearl Paradise, and they are amazing. They are relatively small (7-7.5 mm) and baroque, but are far less blemished than I would have thought and far better matched than I'd expect from baroques. They have a few soft "points" and a wrinkle here and there, but they have character.

I used to think pearls were only for stuffy old women and funerals (sorry, but I did!) until I saw many of the beautiful, beautiful pearls here and learned so much more about them from the experts here. I do hope, someday, to be able to afford Tahitian baroques, but that isn't feasible right now.

And without further ado, pictures from my lousy camera. I tried my best to get as close as possible with the best focus, but they still seem to blur a bit.

Poor, very warm lighting, but it shows the luster better.

glamgirl84 · Jun 30th, 2009, 11:56 PM

beautiful!!

clarissa74 · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:08 AM

is it rude to ask "HOW MUCH?"

kind regards,

Candice0985 · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:31 AM

so pretty!!

HauteMama · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:32 AM

They were PP's special at $120, and I had a coupon for $10 off, so they were $110 with shipping included.

butterfly36029 · Jul 1st, 2009, 01:37 AM

Congrats!! nice necklace!!

angelalam5 · Jul 1st, 2009, 04:21 AM

Beautiful pearls, they are so pretty!

diazk08 · Jul 1st, 2009, 05:17 AM

gorgeous-I purchased a strand in the same size. I was also surprised by ho round and un-baroque they looked!

cookie888 · Jul 1st, 2009, 07:38 AM

Lovely pearls. I too am considering getting a necklace but too scared to take the plunge with all those fakes out there.
Plus I live in UK
I'll have to wait until next month I think - I just bought 3 bags...lol

LV-PRADAfanatic · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:14 AM

lovely...congrats

pazt · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:28 AM

gorgeous lustre!

HauteMama · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by cookie888

Lovely pearls. I too am considering getting a necklace but too scared to take the plunge with all those fakes out there.
Plus I live in UK
I'll have to wait until next month I think - I just bought 3 bags...lol

There are some places with very good reputations out there, and Pearl Paradise is one of them. They say they ship internationally, although it is $35. I am sure there are other places with great reputations that ship internationally, too. I am sure other ladies here would be able to help more when you want to consider a purchase, too.

I saw a strand very similar to mine on ebay, but they were charging what seemed like a ridiculously low price, so I passed. Not that I wanted to pay more! But I wanted to buy them from somewhere where I would know for sure what I was getting.

ms piggy · Jul 1st, 2009, 09:28 AM

Gorgeous pearls!

cookie888 you may like to check out the thread here for more info about pearls and places to obtain at reasonable pricing with peace of mind.

Kitsunegrl · Jul 1st, 2009, 10:08 AM

Beautiful!
Pearls are such a classic! Try wearing them with a v-neck tee...........looks so fresh!

titania029 · Jul 1st, 2009, 10:39 AM

Bummer, I can't see the pics. Will have to wait until I get home. Where did you find a coupon? I frequently look for one for PP but can't get one to work. TPO always has a 10% code floating around, and they're easy to find.

Jun 30th, 2009, 11:38 PM	#1
HauteMama OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,760	My First "Real" Pearls I do own pearls, but after learning about pearls through this forum and others, I realized that when I bought them I truly knew nothing at all about pearls. I have a strand of cheap, chalky freshwaters, a pearl station necklace (again, small, chalky freshwaters) and a small pearl and gold pendant (same inexpensive FW). I went out on a limb and purchased an 18" necklace of undyed akoya pearls from Pearl Paradise, and they are amazing. They are relatively small (7-7.5 mm) and baroque, but are far less blemished than I would have thought and far better matched than I'd expect from baroques. They have a few soft "points" and a wrinkle here and there, but they have character. I used to think pearls were only for stuffy old women and funerals (sorry, but I did!) until I saw many of the beautiful, beautiful pearls here and learned so much more about them from the experts here. I do hope, someday, to be able to afford Tahitian baroques, but that isn't feasible right now. And without further ado, pictures from my lousy camera. I tried my best to get as close as possible with the best focus, but they still seem to blur a bit. Poor, very warm lighting, but it shows the luster better.
HauteMama OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,760

Jun 30th, 2009, 11:56 PM	#2
glamgirl84 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,689	beautiful!!
glamgirl84 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,689	__________________

Jul 1st, 2009, 12:08 AM	#3
clarissa74 Sofa King Banned Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 102	is it rude to ask "HOW MUCH?" kind regards,
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Jul 1st, 2009, 12:32 AM	#5
HauteMama OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,760	They were PP's special at $120, and I had a coupon for $10 off, so they were $110 with shipping included.
HauteMama OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,760

Jul 1st, 2009, 01:37 AM	#6
butterfly36029 Miu Miu addict Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Miu Miu heaven Posts: 3,364	Congrats!! nice necklace!!
	__________________ Just dance

Jul 1st, 2009, 12:31 AM	#4
Candice0985 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 499	so pretty!!

Jul 1st, 2009, 04:21 AM	#7
angelalam5 Obsessive Compulsive Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 946	Beautiful pearls, they are so pretty!
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Jul 1st, 2009, 05:17 AM	#8
diazk08 Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10	gorgeous-I purchased a strand in the same size. I was also surprised by ho round and un-baroque they looked!
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Jul 1st, 2009, 07:38 AM	#9
cookie888 Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 763	Lovely pearls. I too am considering getting a necklace but too scared to take the plunge with all those fakes out there. Plus I live in UK I'll have to wait until next month I think - I just bought 3 bags...lol

Jul 1st, 2009, 08:14 AM	#10
LV-PRADAfanatic Built Hot for LV Joined: Oct 2007 Location: That's ME ^_^ Posts: 14,306	lovely...congrats
	__________________ All so LoVely, so little time to get them all

Jul 1st, 2009, 08:28 AM	#11
pazt Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: tx Posts: 7,377	gorgeous lustre!
pazt Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: tx Posts: 7,377	__________________ pazT

Jul 1st, 2009, 09:28 AM	#13
ms piggy special breed Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 12,266	Gorgeous pearls! cookie888 you may like to check out the thread here for more info about pearls and places to obtain at reasonable pricing with peace of mind.
ms piggy special breed Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 12,266

Jul 1st, 2009, 10:08 AM	#14
Kitsunegrl Cartier in 2009! Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Cajun Country Posts: 7,621	Beautiful! Pearls are such a classic! Try wearing them with a v-neck tee...........looks so fresh!
	__________________ Lorretta

Jul 1st, 2009, 10:39 AM	#15
titania029 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 3,006	Bummer, I can't see the pics. Will have to wait until I get home. Where did you find a coupon? I frequently look for one for PP but can't get one to work. TPO always has a 10% code floating around, and they're easy to find.

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