Kelli
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Seeing everyone''s gorgeous pearls has me dreaming of them!
I''ve always liked them, but never had any other than a pendant and a ring, both gotten from one of those "pick a pearl" stands.
Funny thing is, I wear them from time to time and I really like them! I walked into a Mayor''s today and asked to see some pearls. There was a white akoya bracelet with an 18kt gold clasp that I tried on. It was pretty but it cost $2150.
Just for the bracelet! She told me they were Birks pearls and of the highest quality, and they were between 7.5 and 8mm. I''ve already seen some that were WAAAAY cheaper online. I was wondering... what will the visual difference be? I know I''d never DREAM of walking into a Mayor''s and buying diamonds. The prices are out of this world, and I''m guessing it''s about the same for pearls.
What should I look for when buying online? I don''t think I''ll be getting anything right this minute, but maybe soon.... The 7.5-8mm ones actually looked a little bulky on me for my tastes, so maybe I''d like 6s or 7s. How do I know what''s the best thing to get for my money? Akoyas or freshwaters? AA, AAA, freshadamas? I''m clueless! Please help!
Thanks in advance!
What should I look for when buying online? I don''t think I''ll be getting anything right this minute, but maybe soon.... The 7.5-8mm ones actually looked a little bulky on me for my tastes, so maybe I''d like 6s or 7s. How do I know what''s the best thing to get for my money? Akoyas or freshwaters? AA, AAA, freshadamas? I''m clueless! Please help!