The PEARL Lovers Thread!

[Onebagtoomany]

The pearls on your necklace are so beautiful with amazing luster!!

Thanks smokie! I had worried this type of necklace might feel flimsy but it is actually very sturdy. I wish I could afford to buy the other one available too, with all white pearls alternating with diamonds!

 

[SmokieDragon]

Thanks smokie! I had worried this type of necklace might feel flimsy but it is actually very sturdy. I wish I could afford to buy the other one available too, with all white pearls alternating with diamonds!

Maybe you can ask the seller if you can buy it by layaway?

 

[Cool Breeze]

My pearl and diamond Sautoir necklace has arrived Alternating gray/black pearls and 0.69 ttcw diamonds in 18k white gold on a 30 inch chain.

Wearing today layered with a Tiffany 0.27 DBTY necklace in platinum and my no name diamond bezel set studs in white gold, however I tried the sautoir necklace on with some pearl and diamond drop earrings I bought last year and they match perfectly! I think they might be too much together for everyday though so will save the combination for a special occasion.
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Your new necklace is so pretty! I’ve been looking for something similar. Wear it in good health!

 

[Onebagtoomany]

Maybe you can ask the seller if you can buy it by layaway?

I just can’t justify it to be honest, I REALLY need to sell some bits when the shops reopen again. I’ve spent far too much recently

 

[Onebagtoomany]

Your new necklace is so pretty! I’ve been looking for something similar. Wear it in good health!

Thank you so much! Have a look on EBay, I don’t know where you are based but there is the other necklace I saw with all white pearls and diamonds (otherwise identical carat weight, length and 18k white gold) plus there may be some other similar pieces.

 

[Cool Breeze]

Thank you so much! Have a look on EBay, I don’t know where you are based but there is the other necklace I saw with all white pearls and diamonds (otherwise identical carat weight, length and 18k white gold) plus there may be some other similar pieces.

Thanks for your suggestion. I’m in the States but I don’t live near any good jewelry stores. That’s one of the reasons I like this thread so much, it shows me what’s out there. Thanks again!

 

[udalrike]

I love all these shimmering pearls you wear, ladies!
Paired mine with a touch of the eighties..

 

[udalrike]

And with other bracelets

 

[mischka]

Hi everyone! Wanted to ask for tips on caring and storing your pearls? Recently acquired a few strands but don’t know if I should keep it straight or wound up? Thanks!!

 

[TXLVlove]

My mother-in-law recently gifted me two strands of pearls she no longer wears. I’ve always loved pearls - they’re my birthstone - but felt I could never pull off a strand... I had that “classic old lady” mind block. But thanks to this thread, I’m going to start rocking them!

This is the larger and longer strand she gave me - they’re a beautiful creamy gold. I love how Marla Aaron styles pearls with her carabiner locks, so I emulated the look by carefully removing the clasp, adding jump rings, and a costume rose gold lock from Etsy. Can’t wait to show my MIL


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I love this look. In fact, I just received a carabiner from Etsy to wear with my pearls as well!

 

[TXLVlove]

Hey pearlies! I’ve been MIA for a while but love all the Pearl beauty showing up here.

 

[SmokieDragon]

Hi everyone! Wanted to ask for tips on caring and storing your pearls? Recently acquired a few strands but don’t know if I should keep it straight or wound up? Thanks!!

I don't know what you mean by straight or wound up but I'll tell you how it shouldn't be stored:
- No to hanging vertically which stretches the silk thread and increases the gaps between your pearls
- No to storing it with other jewellery which may have sharp points and scratch your pearls

This is what you should do:
- Pearls should be the last thing you put on (after clothes, perfume, lotion) and the first thing you take off
- After wearing each time, do use a soft damp cloth to wipe the pearls. Allow them to dry in an open jewellery box for a few hours after that
- Keep your pearls lying flat in a jewellery box. This can be the box they came in or a bigger jewellery box, taking care not to scratch them against other jewellery

 

[cdtracing]

My pearl and diamond Sautoir necklace has arrived Alternating gray/black pearls and 0.69 ttcw diamonds in 18k white gold on a 30 inch chain.

Wearing today layered with a Tiffany 0.27 DBTY necklace in platinum and my no name diamond bezel set studs in white gold, however I tried the sautoir necklace on with some pearl and diamond drop earrings I bought last year and they match perfectly! I think they might be too much together for everyday though so will save the combination for a special occasion.
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This is gorgeous!!

 

[aerinha]

Hi everyone. I vanished for a while trying to rein in my spending (TPF) is bad for the wallet lol. But got bitten by the pearl bug and bought the makings for a long baroque Tahitian strand over the weekend from Wen Pearls (waiting on slow delivery) and today bought some 10-13mm white Edison’s from Kongs Pearls (more slow delivery). I think someone here got a strand from them and said they were like SS. Have been wanting some since but they never got them back in until now

 

[BigPurseSue]

Tonight I was browsing on PearlParadise and PearlsofJoy and was shocked by the price increases. Looks like everything is double the prices prior to Christmas. Is this due to Covid?