bluebirrrd
Shiny_Rock
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- Apr 18, 2010
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I seem to have walked the plank willingly, diving headfirst into an ocean of pearls. Warning that I'm new to pearls and about to post a lot of photos.
First up, my lavender freshwater metallic strand from Catherine Cardellini. These are 17.5" long and taper from 8mm to 8.9mm. They are just as she described and her photos were extremely accurate. With that said, the accuracy of her photos is specific to a certain type of light and I have quickly learned that colored pearls are just as moody and light sensitive as colored gemstones. What you see on a white paper towel is not necessarily what you will see on your neck. I think I'd have to be inside an igloo, an ice cave or a white tent to get the full effect of these against my skin. There a few significant blemishes that weren't in her photos, however they don't detract from the overall appearance of the strand. The pearls are quite beautiful, and the frosty iridescence they can display is amazing. They also came in a beautiful embroidered bag.
Catherine's photo, before restringing
Catherine's photo, after restringing
Neckshot, indoors, artificial light
In their bag, indoors, artificial light
First up, my lavender freshwater metallic strand from Catherine Cardellini. These are 17.5" long and taper from 8mm to 8.9mm. They are just as she described and her photos were extremely accurate. With that said, the accuracy of her photos is specific to a certain type of light and I have quickly learned that colored pearls are just as moody and light sensitive as colored gemstones. What you see on a white paper towel is not necessarily what you will see on your neck. I think I'd have to be inside an igloo, an ice cave or a white tent to get the full effect of these against my skin. There a few significant blemishes that weren't in her photos, however they don't detract from the overall appearance of the strand. The pearls are quite beautiful, and the frosty iridescence they can display is amazing. They also came in a beautiful embroidered bag.
Catherine's photo, before restringing
Catherine's photo, after restringing
Neckshot, indoors, artificial light
In their bag, indoors, artificial light