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Freshadama vs other options?

P: 4/8/2009 12:47:11 AM
oobiecoo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,973 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 9/10/2007	I'm probably going to start upgrading my current pearl set for something nicer... one piece at a time starting with studs. At Pearl Paradise, is there a noticeable difference in the AAA freshwaters, AAA akoyas, and the Freshadamas? I think I'm leaning towards the Freshadamas but don't want to pay the extra if they look similar to the AAA freshwaters. Any opinions are appreciated! ************************************* "Love is a great beautifier."- Louisa May Alcott
Posted: 4/8/2009 12:47:11 AM

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P: 4/8/2009 6:32:31 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	At this point I only have the earrings, but at those prices, my opinion is to go for the best..the Freshadamas! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 4/8/2009 6:32:31 PM

P: 4/8/2009 7:27:08 PM
jmtomaui Cut Rock Total Posts: 343 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 10/10/2006	I have a strand of the Pearl Paradise AAA freshwaters and they are beautiful but from what I have heard about the Freshadamas, i would like to upgrade. They are supposed to be gorgeous with a luster that is fantastic! I will be going Freshadama w/ my next purchase. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had to courage to start." John Bingham May you have the courage to start! Julie
Posted: 4/8/2009 7:27:08 PM

P: 4/9/2009 9:13:46 AM
bebe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,986 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 11/20/2007	I've been looking at those too. Maybe we can get some scoop on the difference soon.
Posted: 4/9/2009 9:13:46 AM

P: 4/9/2009 10:31:17 AM
jmtomaui Cut Rock Total Posts: 343 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 10/10/2006	I know we can't post links to other sites but another forum that I read frequently is devoted exclusively to pearls. If you go to pearl-guide (www dot com) there are many articles and discussions of the Freshadama vs AAA pearls. While the posters love both options from Pearl Paradise and have a place for both types in their wardrobes, the Freshadama seem to hold the most allure for what folks want to own. To make an analogy that may or may not fit, Pearl Paradise seems to be the Whiteflash of the pearl world and Freshadama seem to be the ACA comparison to that. This is just my opinion from an uneducated perspective.... hahaha >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had to courage to start." John Bingham May you have the courage to start! Julie
Posted: 4/9/2009 10:31:17 AM

P: 4/9/2009 11:02:36 AM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,814 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	I have some Freshadamas and I was nervous that I should just spend my money on Mikimotos but I took my Freshadamas to a high end jewelry store and compared them to Mikimotos. The look the same if not better in my opinion. Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 4/9/2009 11:02:36 AM

P: 4/10/2009 9:31:57 PM
ksinger Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,202 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/30/2008	I have some Gemfresh (20" 8mm's) from The Pearl Outlet, and Freshadamas as a pair of ear charms (8-9mm) and pendant (10mm). Both the strand and (when I bought them) the Freshadama loose pearls, have an ivory overtone. I can tell no appreciable difference in the quality of the two lines. I'm kinda making the rounds, and will probably try another vendor's top line pearls here soon. I suspect most people would be hard-pressed to distinguish a difference in the top vendors' lines.... I pretty much go where the sales are on.
Posted: 4/10/2009 9:31:57 PM

P: 4/15/2009 7:12:29 AM
Imdanny Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,831 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2008	Skippy, that's what people say. It's also interesting that the seeding is biodegradable, from what I've read, so that what you end up with is solid and natural. And they practically give them away. What's not to like? I'm buying some for presents next Christmas.
Posted: 4/15/2009 7:12:29 AM

P: 4/15/2009 5:35:10 PM
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,920 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003	I have seen them in person. I think the big difference is going to be in the shape. There are a few other places that sell similar quality. Pearls of joy has the presidential grade, and the pearl outlet has it's own special freshwaters.
Posted: 4/15/2009 5:35:10 PM

P: 4/18/2009 9:09:52 AM
risingsun Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,407 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/19/2006	Knowing nothing about pearls, do Akoyas have orient the way Freshadamas do? The price of the Freshadamas is very appealing to someone who should not be buying anymore jewelry at this time ~Marian ______________________________________ "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that bling..."
Posted: 4/18/2009 9:09:52 AM

P: 4/18/2009 10:51:40 AM
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,920 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003	The natural untreated akoyas can have that rainbow look to them. Pearl outlet is selling them ( you might have to ask them ) and they look amazing in the photos. I have baroque akoyas and they have it too. But most of them are bleached and pinked. With akoyas you get super shiny pearls that can be almost metallic. I think it's more of a freshwater thing in general.
Posted: 4/18/2009 10:51:40 AM

P: 4/18/2009 10:59:00 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Date: 4/18/2009 9:09:52 AM Author: risingsun Knowing nothing about pearls, do Akoyas have orient the way Freshadamas do? The price of the Freshadamas is very appealing to someone who should not be buying anymore jewelry at this time Great akoyas may have more luster than the best freshwaters, but I personally do not want a bead with a little coating on it. I'd rather have a solid nacre fw pearl because that is actually closer to the composition of a natural pearl, in my opinion. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 4/18/2009 10:59:00 AM

P: 4/18/2009 10:39:52 PM
oobiecoo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,973 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 9/10/2007	It looks like the freshadamas are pretty popular! I'll probably be ordering some soon... just need to decide on a color now ************************************* "Love is a great beautifier."- Louisa May Alcott
Posted: 4/18/2009 10:39:52 PM

P: 4/19/2009 1:53:14 AM
risingsun Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,407 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/19/2006	Thanks innerkitten and diamondseeker. It seems that Freshadamas are a very good alternative to akoyas. ~Marian ______________________________________ "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that bling..."
Posted: 4/19/2009 1:53:14 AM

P: 4/19/2009 10:54:45 AM
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,920 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003	PP has a good return policy too which is always nice. Make sure you specify what type of overtones you want. Someone got a beautiful strand a while ago with super strong rose overtones. They were so pretty. What size are yo getting? Oh no, this new forum is making me want more pearls.
Posted: 4/19/2009 10:54:45 AM

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