Show me your Pearls!
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Luvglitz
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Mixed Tahitians Pearls Today
It's hot here in the SW but since I hadn't worn pearls in a few days, I decided today was the day. I just love to feel them beneath my finger tips. I'm wearing my mixed off round Tahitians from AP. They are 11-13mm and 19" long. They look like they are bigger because of the shape. They are AAA almost absolutely clean and have an amazing luster. It is probably my favorite and most versatile strand. I also added some gold chains because I think it makes the pearls look less formal.
It's hot here in the SW but since I hadn't worn pearls in a few days, I decided today was the day. I just love to feel them beneath my finger tips. I'm wearing my mixed off round Tahitians from AP. They are 11-13mm and 19" long. They look like they are bigger because of the shape. They are AAA almost absolutely clean and have an amazing luster. It is probably my favorite and most versatile strand. I also added some gold chains because I think it makes the pearls look less formal.
I'm so jealous of your collection Luvglitz! You and I have the same taste, as I oogled many of your strands before they found their way to your welcoming home!
You should put them all together in our 'show us your collection thread'! (I realize that it's almost a carbon copy of this thread, but hey, it's nice to have lots of eye candy all in one spot).
Your strand looks beautiful on you (and yes, much larger than you'd guess based on the size of the pearls).
You should put them all together in our 'show us your collection thread'! (I realize that it's almost a carbon copy of this thread, but hey, it's nice to have lots of eye candy all in one spot).
Your strand looks beautiful on you (and yes, much larger than you'd guess based on the size of the pearls).
Luvglitz
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Thank you cmd2014. Yes, this strand was even better and larger then I could have imagined. I will post to the other thread about collections as soon as I put the pictures all in one place. I have quite a few strands from AP, and they have have never disappointed me. I just wait for that vendors sales. I am slowly learning from this forum that size shouldn't be my first consideration but quality. Unfortunately, I have always loved my jewelry to really make a statement.
Luvglitz|1467846648|4052284 said:
Hmmm...I don't know...it seems to me that you've managed to do both. I've had good luck with American Pearl as well for most things. There was just one purchase where the website had double sold the item (my CC wasn't charged or anything) and they weren't super helpful in finding a suitable replacement. But in fairness, they did try. It's just that what I had tried to buy was pretty unique and at a value price point that they weren't able to find again, so what they were able to offer want quite what I was looking for. But everything I have received has been very high quality (Akoyas, freshwater pearls, and Tahitians). The luster and color on my (stock, not special order) Tahitian huggie drops is insane.
What I've gradually learned is that color, and luster will blur over small surface imperfections from even a small distance. Shape is important to me too, but small variations again are much less noticeable once something is on. Your strands seem to have fantastic color and luster and the shape is nice.
Luvglitz
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Freshwater Pearls today
Today, I am wearing one of my earliest attempts at making a tin cup necklace. The pearls are bronzy pink metallic freshwater pearls. Largest is 16mm and smallest 10mm. Even though it was over 100 degrees today, the necklace was light weight and comfortable to wear.
Today, I am wearing one of my earliest attempts at making a tin cup necklace. The pearls are bronzy pink metallic freshwater pearls. Largest is 16mm and smallest 10mm. Even though it was over 100 degrees today, the necklace was light weight and comfortable to wear.
Siameseroo
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Vesper what an incredible piece!!
Luvglitz
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Evenings are getting cooler, even is the days are still warm here in Texas. I wore two strands of Tahitians with a blue SS baroque pearl pendant to a luncheon today. The picture came out a little dark as the Tahitians are really silvery and the pendant light blue, sorry. It was my first time putting these strands together, and I was pleased they nested so well.
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Seaurchin, I love your South Sea ring and the gold rings and bracelet you have paired with it. Great style!
Luvglitz, lovely Tahitians.
Vesper your earrings are very pretty.
Luvglitz, lovely Tahitians.
Vesper your earrings are very pretty.
SparkleRookie
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I'll add my little pearls to this thread!
This was my wedding set, purchased last year. The necklace is 17.5" long, with 6mm white freshwater pearls with some rosy/cream overtones. I had every intention of having them strung with a classic fish hook clasp, but then I saw this little rose clasp in the designer's box of findings and fell in love with it since it complemented the tones so well! The earrings are 5mm - I had to go a bit smaller with those because I have tiny attached earlobes.
This was my wedding set, purchased last year. The necklace is 17.5" long, with 6mm white freshwater pearls with some rosy/cream overtones. I had every intention of having them strung with a classic fish hook clasp, but then I saw this little rose clasp in the designer's box of findings and fell in love with it since it complemented the tones so well! The earrings are 5mm - I had to go a bit smaller with those because I have tiny attached earlobes.
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Here is my collection
3 sea of cortez pearl pendants my favorite being my Cosita preciosa blue sea of cortez pearl pendant.
1 Japanese kusimi pearl pendant
1 Vietnamese blue baroque akoya strand
3 Tahitian keshi necklaces
3 Tahitian pearl necklaces
Enjoy!
3 sea of cortez pearl pendants my favorite being my Cosita preciosa blue sea of cortez pearl pendant.
1 Japanese kusimi pearl pendant
1 Vietnamese blue baroque akoya strand
3 Tahitian keshi necklaces
3 Tahitian pearl necklaces
Enjoy!
Vogue
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Two pieces from two grandmothers.
This pearl was originally from a ring my maternal grandfather gave my grandmother--it was mounted on this cheap metal band that almost looked like wire. We thought it couldn't be real, but it was. She never wore it, so she gave it to me, and I had it re-set for my birthday a few years ago in 14 karat yellow gold with pave on the side.
I inherited this necklace from my paternal grandmother after her death. The blue stone in the pendant is a sapphire.
I don't wear either piece often, but when I do, I feel so fancy!
This pearl was originally from a ring my maternal grandfather gave my grandmother--it was mounted on this cheap metal band that almost looked like wire. We thought it couldn't be real, but it was. She never wore it, so she gave it to me, and I had it re-set for my birthday a few years ago in 14 karat yellow gold with pave on the side.
I inherited this necklace from my paternal grandmother after her death. The blue stone in the pendant is a sapphire.
I don't wear either piece often, but when I do, I feel so fancy!
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