Where did you buy your beautiful Akoyas?hello~sorry just saw the reply,yes sure
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Hello Prada Prince,I’ve only recently become obsessed with pearls, and went into my first foray of freshwater seed pearls, in the form of a necklace and an Astley Clarke bracelet.
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I’d really now like to expand my horizons and get a proper strand, but I’m not quite sure which I should go for.
On one hand - I’d love this strand from Tiffany
but at the same time, these are freshwater pearls, and I wonder if I’m just paying for the name…
instead, should I go for an Akoya strand from The Pearl Source instead? (I’m based in the UK) which is a fraction of the cost, and appears to be of better subset of pearls… (with the added bonus that I’d probably be able to get the ideal length without needing to depend on an extender). my only concern is whether their pearls are actually good quality ones or if the Tiffany freshwater are a better
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would appreciate any thoughts!
I love how you are mixing your pearls with your jewelry. It’s nice you appreciate pearls, because they are beautiful. Pearls are alive, and as I read once, pearls lighten-up a person’s face, versus diamonds, although so beautiful as well, shine on their own.
Something I learned early on my pearl quest, is that you can get creative. You can find a beautiful strand of pearls, find the clasp you love, and have it threaded in silk in the length you like. The question here is, finding the strand(s), the clasp preferably in gold (silver can change color over time), and figuring out the perfect length for the purpose you desire.
I was lucky to meet a friend, many years ago, who worked for the biggest pearl wholesaler in Geneva, Switzerland, an important hub in the pearl trade. This company sources to the renowned jewelers in Europe like Bucherer. This is where I have bought most of my pearls. The daughter of the owner, runs https://www.winterson.co.uk/ , and they sell only top quality gems online. I suggest you check them out.
If time is an issue for you, Tiffany pearls are always a dream!
i bought it from a Japanese friend who now owns a pearl wholesaler company in Japan. if you are searching for Japanese akoya maybe i can connect you with them as well if you want
i heard they recently opened up an etsy store this year, its Kaisei Pearls if i'm not mistaken
Golden and White South Sea Pearl strand today
Oh my SmokieDragon! You have such amazing necklaces!!! Congratulations and hope you wear them long, and in good health.
Thanks so much! The weather here has been very hot of late so I haven’t been wearing much pearls. It actually turned cooler the past few days. Hence, my pearls came out
hello friends, got their link~ https://www.etsy.com/shop/KaiseiPearls , i just browse their shop and they also sell other type of pearls tooi bought it from a Japanese friend who now owns a pearl wholesaler company in Japan. if you are searching for Japanese akoya maybe i can connect you with them as well if you want
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Thank you for posting the link. I am not familiar with Etsy, however will check out KaiseiPearls.hello friends, got their link~ https://www.etsy.com/shop/KaiseiPearls , i just browse their shop and they also sell other type of pearls too
I am so tempted by this necklace. I keep coming back to this picture. I love how it matches your sweater.... I foresee a piece like this in my jewelry collection down the road....
Sharing my pearl treasured stud collection:
hmm~ good question,, both are amazing pearls though
personally, i prefer Akoya because its luster that compliment my style (simple, casual) and the size are okay as well for me, but my mom prefer south sea because its golden color & size she like more "fancy" style
You really should get a Tahitian strand. Tahitians are very versatile. This necklace is my favourite TBH (but I won’t tell my other necklaces that hehe)
