The Great Big Pearl Information & Picture Thread

[Japster]

Beautiful Freshwaters A!!!

[Japster]

Originally Posted by Candice0985

Hi Japster! thanks for the new thread I agree the other one was getting very long, I bought a pair of white akoya studs 9mm but I am thinking of upgrading to the 10mm. Do you think the one mm is really noticeable or worth the switch? I love the studs I have but debated between the two sets for a while let me know what you think, do they have enough "ear coverage" for an everyday pair or studs? TIA sorry in advance for the bad quality pics I took them with my cell Attachment 828279 Attachment 828280

Candice I think those studs look gorgeous on you and don't think there is a big enough difference to upgrade. What about changing it up by adding a removable diamond jacket or drop? Your haircut is freakin adorable btw!

[Japster]

Originally Posted by oranGetRee

thanks for posting the photos on "cultured pearls" and the farm. Very interesting I always love tahitians but couldn't afford to buy a strand. Need to save up!

I'm glad someone liked them- I'm hoping my info/pics aren't too boring. LOL.

I've sold very pretty lustrous smaller baroque Tahitian strands (strung with 14k clasp) for as little as $200-250. They can be really affordable in baroque or circle shapes.

[sweetdreamer16]

this is such an interesting and informative thread! thanks so much!

[Japster]

I thought it might be neat to post some interesting pearl designs since many people often picture the prim 'farty' looking designs of old.
These are some I found in trade magazines or in ads....

This concept is called 'adorned' pearls and are done by a lot of jewelers but these particular ones are by Erica Courtney.

More adorned pearls


Outer necklace is a neat mixture of fancy colored Tahitians and metal and the middle necklace is another 'adorned' style pendant.

An Octopus Ring with a Baroque Pearl by Assael


The color is off on this pic, but this is a ring that a jeweler apparently designed with an ocean theme... hence the blue pave gemstones. And I think the necklace is by Erica Courtney.

[FlgirlFM]

Does adorning the pearls hurt the integrity?

[FlgirlFM]

Thanks E. I don't wear whites too often because white really is not my color, but I reach for these every time I feel white pearls are appropriate. I probably have 6 strands of different whites, but I prefer the Freshadamas. I have a couple of fabulous pictures of my Freshadama pearls on top of a strand of 5K Mikimotos. I'll dig it up... I realize FW to Akoya is apples to oranges, but the photo really shows how a great strand of freshwater can be a nice alternative to high priced akoyas.

Originally Posted by Japster

Beautiful Freshwaters A!!!

[oranGetRee]

Originally Posted by Japster

I'm glad someone liked them- I'm hoping my info/pics aren't too boring. LOL. I've sold very pretty lustrous smaller baroque Tahitian strands (strung with 14k clasp) for as little as $200-250. They can be really affordable in baroque or circle shapes.

that sounds wonderful. Can we see some eye candies please?

[DangerousJade]

I just came looking for the other pearl thread so I could beg for help, so I'll ask here instead. I'm looking for general opinions from you knowledgeable ladies.

I am looking to buy a single-strand classic pearl bracelet for myself. I don't have the ability to purchase a very expensive piece, but I would like a simple, classic strand with decent quality.

Right now, I am considering these two options:

6.0 - 7.0mm White Freshwater AAA Quality
$53- For these freshwaters, I can afford to purchase the higher quality roundness option (AAA vs AA+), and this slightly larger pearl size. If I knew these freshwaters would be as attractive as the strand pictured above in the thread, I would be 100% happy with them.

6.0-6.5 mm White Akoya Pearl Bracelet

$85 - In the Akoyas, I can afford a smaller pearl size, but this is okay with me as I have a very small wrist. I would buy the AA+ quality as opposed to the AAA.

I am leaning toward the freshwaters, simply because I do not think I am enough of a pearl expert to be unhappy with the less expensive option, and I do not want to spend more than I have to. On the other hand, I am wondering if there is a dramatic difference in quality between the Akoyas and the freshwaters, and whether the relatively small price difference would be justified by a considerably higher quality pearl.

What do you ladies think? I appreciate any help!

[Candice0985]

Originally Posted by Japster

I'm glad someone liked them- I'm hoping my info/pics aren't too boring. LOL. I've sold very pretty lustrous smaller baroque Tahitian strands (strung with 14k clasp) for as little as $200-250. They can be really affordable in baroque or circle shapes.

NO way! Japster your knowledge on pearls is facinating, I love when you chimed in on the other pearl thread and I hope you keep up the amazing pictures and information you have supplied us with. Thanks for the haircut compliment, it was that whole "victoria Beckam" cut but its growing out, in the pic its in my little ponytail I refer to as my Sprout lol.

[Japster]

Originally Posted by FlgirlFM

Does adorning the pearls hurt the integrity?

No more than drilling in a pave cap or putting in an earring post would.

[Japster]

More interesting pearl styles.
Pave Baroque shape clasps & Golden South Sea Pearls from the cover of Modern Jeweler last year. I'm unsure of the designer.

Black Gold and Tahitian pearls


Crabs

[oranGetRee]

Japster, the black gold and tahitian pearl necklace is to die for!!
my dream necklace!

[libertybelle]

That golden South Seas necklace is gorgeous. I could only imagine how those pearls would feel around the neck.

And because I'm a Cancer, those crabby pieces are too cute.

Thanks for all the pearl eye candy. It makes me love pearls even more.

[liz4382]

Wow, lots of new posts and beautiful pearls! Here are my FW triple drop earrings and button pearl bracelet from Blue Nile. I wore these for my wedding!