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Renewed interest in pearls has led me to add a few pieces to my collection recently. I’m interested in your opinions about these two necklaces.

Tahitians from the pearl source:
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Honora baroque strand from QVC:
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It bugs me that they don’t lie flat; however, I think they were a good price.
Both strands are lovely. The white ones will relax. They are freshly strung so they are tight.
 
Renewed interest in pearls has led me to add a few pieces to my collection recently. I’m interested in your opinions about these two necklaces.

Tahitians from the pearl source:
View attachment 4744907

Honora baroque strand from QVC:
View attachment 4744908

It bugs me that they don’t lie flat; however, I think they were a good price.

Both are lovely! Really love the luster on the Honora strand :D
 
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Pearl newbie here. Suddenly smitten by pearls and trying to learn. Ordered gorgeous 9-10mm white south seas studs from Pearls of Joy. Cannot get enough of these. Then ordered a single 16 inch freshwater multi strand from Pure Pearls. They’re really pretty and the luster is pretty even but the shapes are irregular. I can’t tell if I should return them or accept that pearls are an imperfect gem. Help.
 
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Pearl newbie here. Suddenly smitten by pearls and trying to learn. Ordered gorgeous 9-10mm white south seas studs from Pearls of Joy. Cannot get enough of these. Then ordered a single 16 inch freshwater multi strand from Pure Pearls. They’re really pretty and the luster is pretty even but the shapes are irregular. I can’t tell if I should return them or accept that pearls are an imperfect gem. Help.

Welcome, Mpill. Pearls are the only gems organically made by a living animal. They come in all shapes & colors. They are all unique in their own right & beauty. Some people prefer only round pearls & others appreciate the unique shapes. As newly drawn to pearls, you will have to decide what shape or shapes you prefer. I, personally love round pearls but equally love the baroque & unique shapes like fireball or flame ball pearls. It really depends on how much you love the pearl. Often, baroques, keshi, & some of the freeform shapes have wonderful luster.
 
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Have so many but these are my favorites:
1. Glass pearl hoop earrings from J. Crew - faux pearls but such a great price lol
2. Freshwater pearl black leather cord bracelet from Iridesse (now defunct pearl jewelry company used to be owned by Tiffany & Co)
3. Freshwater metallic baroque pearl earrings with metal hoops from NY brand Lizzie Fortunato

What do you guys think?
 

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