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Looking for some divine inspiration -- at PEARLMAN'S!

P: 8/15/2006 2:35:51 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006	After months and months (and months and months... ) of agonizing over my setting (not to mention my diamond, LOL!) I realized I just have to see EVERYTHING--IN PERSON--before I can make up my mind. And where better to do that that at Pearlman's?!? Thursday morning bright and early I will be braving the construction on 94 on my way to Battle Creek. Lots of drinks and snacks in the car; lots of photos I've collected to show Bill; lots of batteries for the camera. This is better than Christmas!!! Any special picture requests? What are you gals and guys looking for that you want to see on a real hand? (Or ear or neck or wrist?) And if I leave there without having made some sort of decision I deserve to have my PS log-in revoked! Woo hoo -- road trip!! P.S. - Won't Bill be surprised that I don't really look like my avatar!
Posted: 8/15/2006 2:35:51 PM

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P: 8/15/2006 2:47:42 PM
asscherisme Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,501 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 3/6/2006	Have fun! I drove right by on my way to Canada a few weeks and then right by again on the way home. DH would not stop because we were on a schedule. I did not realize they were in Michigan. How far of a drive is it from you? Drive safely!
Posted: 8/15/2006 2:47:42 PM

P: 8/15/2006 2:49:33 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,860 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	YAY dee jay...you are going to be blown away once you're there. The trip will be so worth it. I wish I could go with you. I do know bill has started getting in the new memoire single prong bands. I would love to know what you think. what settings are you going to scope out? ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 8/15/2006 2:49:33 PM

P: 8/15/2006 2:50:27 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006	Asscherisme - It's normally about a 2-1/2 hour drive, but who knows how the construction will factor in. I plan on starting early (seriously, I'll probably be awake all night with anticipation, LOL!) so maybe I'll miss the worst of the traffic. Mrs. S. - I'm going to try everything. My problem is that I have no idea what I want (with one exception, which I'm considering my fall-back postion at this point, and I'll talk to Bill about having that custom made if nothing else catches my eye). BTW, you recently mentioned that you might be going to Pearlman's and I so hoped you might coincidentally be there on the same day!
Posted: 8/15/2006 2:50:27 PM

P: 8/15/2006 2:55:50 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,920 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Oh how fun Dee Jay, I hope you find the setting of your dreams at Pearlman's. I would love to go there some day and meet Bill. I'd love to see the Memoire setting also. ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 8/15/2006 2:55:50 PM

P: 8/15/2006 2:58:01 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,860 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Date: 8/15/2006 2:50:27 PM Author: Dee*Jay Mrs. S. - BTW, you recently mentioned that you might be going to Pearlman's and I so hoped you might coincidentally be there on the same day! I wish, my hubby is leaving for chicago tomorrow. I wish I could figure out a way to tag along.... ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 8/15/2006 2:58:01 PM

P: 8/15/2006 3:03:41 PM
Blenheim Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,480 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 2/27/2006	I might just have to coincidentally be there the same time as you. (What time would that be, by the way?) I haven't quite figured out what I want for a wedding band yet, and would really enjoy looking around!
Posted: 8/15/2006 3:03:41 PM

P: 8/15/2006 3:12:06 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006	Blenheim - Michigan is on Eastern time, so if I leave by 7:30 (which would really be 8:30) I would probably get there around 11:00 (ish) if the construction gods are good to me. No reason we couldn't have a little lunch while we're at at--diamonds always make me a bit hungry!!! Is that time good for you or do you perfer something else? I could always leave earlier or stay later if that's better. Kaleigh - here's your chance! Come shopping with us!!!
Posted: 8/15/2006 3:12:06 PM

P: 8/15/2006 3:20:40 PM
Blenheim Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,480 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 2/27/2006	That sounds great! I can't wait.
Posted: 8/15/2006 3:20:40 PM

P: 8/15/2006 3:25:01 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006	Let's be safe and maybe plan on 11:30. If I'm running more than 15 minutes late I'll call Pearlman's and ask that they let you know in case you're there already. Or, Bill has my cell phone # in case you're wondering about my progress. He'll know who I am if you just ask for Dee Jay. Between this and the Gem Show I'm having two PS get-together in three days!
Posted: 8/15/2006 3:25:01 PM

P: 8/15/2006 3:33:27 PM
Blenheim Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,480 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 2/27/2006	Okay, I'll aim to get there at 11:30. And I'll take their phone number just in case something happens to me on the way there. By the way, isn't the gem show in 10 days? Two PS get-togethers in 9 days is still really good though!
Posted: 8/15/2006 3:33:27 PM

P: 8/15/2006 3:34:13 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006	Oh, you're right! 9 days, not 3--oops!
Posted: 8/15/2006 3:34:13 PM

P: 8/15/2006 3:35:28 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,860 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	I wanna come...do you think my kids would be up for a 9 hour road trip ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 8/15/2006 3:35:28 PM

P: 8/15/2006 3:40:17 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	lol@Mrs.S deejay, since ya asked, there is something I'd like to get a real view on. I came across them by accident, and I've tried twice to find them again, searching everything I can think of, to no avail. They were round, diamond jackets for studs. The price was something around 1100ish, I think. If you have time, and don't mind, I'd love to get your opinion! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 8/15/2006 3:40:17 PM

P: 8/15/2006 3:44:32 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006	Mrs. S. - Load 'em up! Promise 'em ice cream at the end or something, I'm sure they'll be fine. (At least that always worked for my mom when I was little!) Every summer we would drive from our home in Pittsburgh to a beach house in Virginia Beach. 10 hours in the car = one chocolate ice cream cone at the end. Seemed fair to me at the time! Sure, Ellen, I'll be happy to look. Do you remember if they were platinum/white gold or yellow gold?
Posted: 8/15/2006 3:44:32 PM

P: 8/15/2006 4:00:52 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Sorry, don't remember, but I know the ones I looked at weren't yellow gold, as I don't wear that. My "guess" is Platinum, wish I could be more help! And TIA! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 8/15/2006 4:00:52 PM

P: 8/15/2006 4:05:41 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006	No problem Ellen--I'll just have to look at everything to make sure I don't miss them!
Posted: 8/15/2006 4:05:41 PM

P: 8/15/2006 4:09:20 PM
Kim N Ideal Rock Total Posts: 922 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 10/7/2005	Dee*Jay, I am so jealous! I can't imagine having that many settings in front of me to try on. Looking forward to seeing all your pictures and finding out your decision!
Posted: 8/15/2006 4:09:20 PM

P: 8/15/2006 4:16:29 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 8/15/2006 4:05:41 PM Author: DeeJay No problem Ellen--I'll just have to look at everything* to make sure I don't miss them! Drat. I HATE to put you through that, yer such a trooper. And have fun! Like I need to say that. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 8/15/2006 4:16:29 PM

P: 8/15/2006 4:17:57 PM
Allisonfaye Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,302 Last Post: 11/5/2009 Member Since: 10/18/2004	Me too! Me too! I wanna come too. I wish I could. I have a 2.5 year old and a nursing 10 month old. Maybe next time. Have fun. I can't wait to see what you get.
Posted: 8/15/2006 4:17:57 PM

P: 8/15/2006 4:31:06 PM
Sundial Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,590 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 3/14/2005	How fun Dee Jay! I'd love to join you if I weren't so gosh darn far away. As others have requested please check out those Memoire single prong five stone and eternity style bands and let us know what you think. I hope you find something wonderful!!!
Posted: 8/15/2006 4:31:06 PM

P: 8/15/2006 4:47:00 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	Wow, lucky you! I'd love to see some pics of pearlman's jewelry. I'd love to see some of the michael b, ritani, and a jaffe settings, they are so stunning and hard to find good pics of side views. Just take lots of pics and I'm sure we'll all be thrilled!! Have fun!
Posted: 8/15/2006 4:47:00 PM

P: 8/15/2006 5:35:50 PM
fire&ice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,827 Last Post: 3/30/2009 Member Since: 7/22/2002	I just saw an ad in my collector/trade journal for "Life" by Nouveau 1910 - beautiful Plique enamel jewelry in rich colors. I'd love to see real life pics of those! Pearlman's is listed as one of the few that carry these. Have fun!
Posted: 8/15/2006 5:35:50 PM

P: 8/15/2006 6:27:13 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006	I'll do my best to take good pics of everything you guys want to see!
Posted: 8/15/2006 6:27:13 PM

P: 8/15/2006 10:12:54 PM
Blenheim Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,480 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 2/27/2006	I just went out and bought some new camera batteries! (Old ones have been dead for a couple of weeks.)
Posted: 8/15/2006 10:12:54 PM

P: 8/15/2006 10:25:34 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006	Ha ha, we had to resort to rechargeables once I found Pricescope, LOL!
Posted: 8/15/2006 10:25:34 PM

P: 8/16/2006 2:28:28 PM
cutey TT Cut Rock Total Posts: 481 Last Post: 2/26/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2005	Ooh, lucky you. I wish I lived within driving distance of Pearlmans! I can't wait to see all the pictures from your trip... Hopefully I'll get some good ideas for when I upgrade.
Posted: 8/16/2006 2:28:28 PM

P: 8/16/2006 4:36:54 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Oh my gosh! What GREAT timing!!! Mrssalvo told me about this thread and your visit to Pearlmans!!! (I have been in Rocky Talk and SMTR looking at settings, mostly!) I emailed Bill 4 Ritani settings that I'd love to see hand pictures of, if you don't mind! And of course, I'd like to see a picture of everything in there! (Well, especially the more traditional stuff!). I sure do wish I could go to, but short of that, I'll be very thrilled to see more pictures of anything beside what is on the website. Maybe I'll see something from your pictures that I haven't even considered! Thanks in advance and I'll be anxiously awaiting your return!!! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 8/16/2006 4:36:54 PM

P: 8/16/2006 4:45:31 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006	Diamondseeker - Sure! I responded in the other thread that I'm "taking orders" until about 10 tonight (have to get to bed early so I can make an early start tomorrow, LOL!). Do you have the names/numbers of the four that you specifically want? And I assume you want straight-on, side view and with bands, right?
Posted: 8/16/2006 4:45:31 PM

P: 8/16/2006 4:55:53 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Yes, yes, yes! You are wonderful! I've already posted what I think is my top choice, but there are three other Ritani's that I wouldn't mind comparing. Here are the numbers which I've also sent to Bill just in case: 27QQ1, 28QQ1, 30QQ1, 31QQ1 If you see any other gorgeous solitaires, any extras would be great! Thanks so much!!! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 8/16/2006 4:55:53 PM

P: 8/16/2006 6:12:56 PM
cutey TT Cut Rock Total Posts: 481 Last Post: 2/26/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2005	Hmm, since it sounds like a picturefest will be going on tomorrow @ Pearlmans... If you have time, can you snap some shots of a couple of Michael Bs? I'm particularly interested in the one-sided and three-sided princess settings w/ pave prongs...and also what they look like with the matching band sitting up against it. My other frontrunner for an upgrade is a 2-3 carat eternity band (Memoire) with a plain solitaire setting for the e-ring (a la diamondseeker is kind of looking for). Thanks and can't wait to see the pictures you post.
Posted: 8/16/2006 6:12:56 PM

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