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tulip618 · Jul 15th, 2009, 05:53 PM

I am in love of this thread already!!! Thanks Elana for the eye candies!!!!!!

Japster · Jul 15th, 2009, 08:44 PM

These pictures are all from my GIA book and are from an Akoya Farm
Sorting pearls

A pearl Drill- mine is not quite this ornate

More pearl sorting:

This is the size difference between an Akoya Shell and a Pinctada Maxima (South Sea)

oranGetRee · Jul 16th, 2009, 01:06 AM

wow!!! I never know this is the way they sort the pearls. won't they damage the pearls by knocking against one another?

Japster · Jul 16th, 2009, 03:11 AM

Originally Posted by oranGetRee

wow!!! I never know this is the way they sort the pearls. won't they damage the pearls by knocking against one another?

Pearls are actually quite strong because of their structure and spherical shape. They have interlocking crystalline layers alternated with conchiolin which has a cushioning effect. And scientifically, spherical surfaces distribute pressure more evenly. There was a mention in a book I recently read by Kunz and Stephenson that talked about how long ago pearl merchants separated imitation pearls from natural ones by stomping on them. The imitation pearls would crumble and the natural pearls would remain intact.

Japster · Jul 16th, 2009, 03:23 AM

Some Designs from Tiffany over the Years

Japster · Jul 16th, 2009, 03:26 AM

more Tiffany Pearl Pieces:

Japster · Jul 16th, 2009, 03:32 AM

Ad pics Tiffanys

Conch Pearl Necklace

Ascella · Jul 16th, 2009, 04:11 AM

Japster, the frogs are so cute!!

ms piggy · Jul 16th, 2009, 05:09 AM

Thanks for the new thread and sharing the knowledge Japster!

Am a huge fan of Tahitians and these are just absolutely S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G!!

Candice0985 · Jul 16th, 2009, 05:23 PM

[QUOTE=Candice0985;11721678]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?

I forgot to mention in my previous post that the earrings i was debating between were the 9mm akoyas (which I purchased and are seen in the pics) and 10mm south sea pearls, I'm planning on keeping the akoyas I think..... but I didn't know if the differing pearl types would be noticeably different or possibly sway someone's decision more so then the one mm difference.

kashmira · Jul 16th, 2009, 05:45 PM

Thank you so much Japster for starting this new thread and also for sharing your knowledge!!!!!

Cinderlala · Jul 16th, 2009, 07:21 PM

Oh my goodness---that giant bowl filled with pearls!!!!

I love pearls!!!!! This thread has great eye candy! Thanks E!!!

oranGetRee · Jul 17th, 2009, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Japster

Pearls are actually quite strong because of their structure and spherical shape. They have interlocking crystalline layers alternated with conchiolin which has a cushioning effect. And scientifically, spherical surfaces distribute pressure more evenly. There was a mention in a book I recently read by Kunz and Stephenson that talked about how long ago pearl merchants separated imitation pearls from natural ones by stomping on them. The imitation pearls would crumble and the natural pearls would remain intact.

thanks so much, Japster, for answering my query. Love the cartier pieces! The pearls are so pretty!

lily25 · Jul 17th, 2009, 10:12 AM

I love these, so cute, and it reminds me I'm a Pisces too...

Japster · Jul 17th, 2009, 10:25 AM

[QUOTE=Candice0985;11744595]

Originally Posted by Candice0985

I forgot to mention in my previous post that the earrings i was debating between were the 9mm akoyas (which I purchased and are seen in the pics) and 10mm south sea pearls, I'm planning on keeping the akoyas I think..... but I didn't know if the differing pearl types would be noticeably different or possibly sway someone's decision more so then the one mm difference.

I still don't think it's a huge difference enough to spend the extra $$ unless your Akoyas are more of a cream color and you are wanting a very white South Sea or vice versa. If you really want to get a pair of South Sea, you might want to consider purchasing a 10-12mm that drops slightly off the ear. Perhaps one with a small diamond post or one that dangles from a frenchback. That way it's still a "shorter" earring but very different from what you have.

Jul 15th, 2009, 05:53 PM	#31
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Jul 16th, 2009, 05:09 AM	#39
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Jul 16th, 2009, 05:45 PM	#41
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Jul 16th, 2009, 05:23 PM	#40
Candice0985 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 509	[QUOTE=Candice0985;11721678]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? I forgot to mention in my previous post that the earrings i was debating between were the 9mm akoyas (which I purchased and are seen in the pics) and 10mm south sea pearls, I'm planning on keeping the akoyas I think..... but I didn't know if the differing pearl types would be noticeably different or possibly sway someone's decision more so then the one mm difference.

Jul 16th, 2009, 07:21 PM	#42
Cinderlala Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,830	Oh my goodness---that giant bowl filled with pearls!!!! I love pearls!!!!! This thread has great eye candy! Thanks E!!!
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Jul 17th, 2009, 10:12 AM	#44
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