2021 Pearl wishlist?

[Cerulean]

Ugh I just saw Kamoka's harvest strands a week ago...I am head over heels. I might have to readjust bling budget allocation and work in a bracelet...and eventually get a necklace. They are gorgeous. @Rhd3 I will be following with interest if you move forward!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

@yssie I waffle between 16 inches and 36 inches. I love love love the look of the longer strands but I think I might get more use out of a choker length. The strands with more variance are a feast for the eyes! I plan on going that route when the day comes.

@MMtwo I love Kamoka everything. Lol. They do have some of the most beautiful harvest strands.

I also love Kamoka everything. Just beautiful eye candy. I have used their pearl strands as inspiration when making my own to wear.

Right now Etsy is listing the Kamoka shop and not available. I wonder if they are taking a break on Etsy. I think In a couple of weeks we will see the Chinese pearl vendors take a break to celebrate Chinese New Year.

 

[MMtwo]

I also love Kamoka everything. Just beautiful eye candy. I have used their pearl strands as inspiration when making my own to wear.

Right now Etsy is listing the Kamoka shop and not available. I wonder if they are taking a break on Etsy. I think In a couple of weeks we will see the Chinese pearl vendors take a break to celebrate Chinese New Year.

We can still drool at Tahitian Pearl Jewelry by Kamoka – Kamoka Pearl (kamokapearls.com)

In 2016, I bought my sister a bright green Kamoka pearl pendant. It looked like it was dipped in honey or something - it was just so smooth and glossy looking.

 

[MMtwo]

My grey Japanese Akoyas arrived- and they are glorious, just glorious! My pics are terrible where this time of year indoor lighting is poor, but even so, they still show their beauty. Pearls are slightly baroque 8.5mm.

Beautiful! They look very round and lustrous.

 

[dk168]

I would like to add some well-matched tear drop pairs as interchangeable dangles with my tiny diamond huggies, probably a pair each of blue Tahitians, white/silver CFWP or baby SSP, and blue-lavender CFWP, and blue Akoyas.

DK

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Umm - can I add one more thing to my list?

I think this is the most beautiful bracelet I have ever seen. Okay, maybe I am being dramatic...but WOW I am smitten with this Kamoka piece....please no one buy it in case I find a spare 1k

I blame this for my new project of making a Frankenstein Tahitian harvest strand. Just ordered a bunch of circles and baroques to get things kick started...

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Thinking of mixing these with my blue akoyas, gray Tahitians, and some keshi coming my way soon.

 

[Cerulean]

I blame this for my new project of making a Frankenstein Tahitian harvest strand. Just ordered a bunch of circles and baroques to get things kick started...

I’d say I’m sorry but I’m so excited to see the results!

 

[Cerulean]

Thinking of mixing these with my blue akoyas, gray Tahitians, and some keshi coming my way soon.

I love this rainbow of Tahitians! Curious to see what you cook up

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I love this rainbow of Tahitians! Curious to see what you cook up

Haha you and me both!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I blame this for my new project of making a Frankenstein Tahitian harvest strand. Just ordered a bunch of circles and baroques to get things kick started...

Missed this yeaterday
You have now answered my question on your clasp thread !
Very much looling forward to seeing it when its finished ....or during the process

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Wahoo! Finished with a clasp and almost ready to ship. Squee!

 

[Cerulean]

Wahoo! Finished with a clasp and almost ready to ship. Squee!

Omg it’s incredible!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Ombrelicious!!!!! Very gorgeous and sophisticated. Does it have the one touch clasp? Those are so easy to use.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Ombrelicious!!!!! Very gorgeous and sophisticated. Does it have the one touch clasp? Those are so easy to use.

Is that the bean clasp?
Here’s more vendor photos

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Wahoo! Finished with a clasp and almost ready to ship. Squee!

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG !!!!!!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG !!!!!!

Right?!?
Also they used silicone bumpers instead of knots. Neat!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Is that the bean clasp?
Here’s more vendor photos

Yes- a bean clasp. The silicone bumpers are great because if you re-string the necklace you won't have to worry about knots getting stuck in the pearls.

I love the new pics. You must be so excited!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Yes- a bean clasp. The silicone bumpers are great because if you re-string the necklace you won't have to worry about knots getting stuck in the pearls.

I love the new pics. You must be so excited!

I’m definitely excited!
Hmm. Will the bumpers keep them from all falling off if the string breaks though? That’s my only concern with this method

 

[Cerulean]

Is that the bean clasp?
Here’s more vendor photos

This is just so, so lovely. It has a fun edge to it, but could easily be dressed up. So versatile!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I’m definitely excited!
Hmm. Will the bumpers keep them from all falling off if the string breaks though? That’s my only concern with this method

Im sure these ones won't smell of any kind of poo

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Im sure these ones won't smell of any kind of poo

Haha I sure hope not!
Now I need to figure out what neckline I should wear with it for the annoying number of photos I’m gonna take

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Haha I sure hope not!
Now I need to figure out what neckline I should wear with it for the annoying number of photos I’m gonna take

All of those photos will be eagerly devoured by the rest of us !

 

[SparklieBug]

Haha I sure hope not!
Now I need to figure out what neckline I should wear with it for the annoying number of photos I’m gonna take

You can choose any neckline... my beady li’l eyes will be glued to the pearls!

ETA: Never too many pictures! When does this beauty arrive?!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

You can choose any neckline... my beady li’l eyes will be glued to the pearls!

ETA: Never too many pictures! When does this beauty arrive?!

Hopefully this weekend!

 

[MMtwo]

Hopefully this weekend!

I'm excited to see pictures. This is such a beauty. You can wear a flannel shirt and bunny slippers with these babies and we won't notice!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I'm excited to see pictures. This is such a beauty. You can wear a flannel shirt and bunny slippers with these babies and we won't notice!

Nooooooo. It’s delayed in customs. ::

 

[MMtwo]

Nooooooo. It’s delayed in customs. ::

I'm sorry! I've had items "caught" before. A call to the vendor has moved them along. I guess they start an inquiry. This was after some weeks though.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Nooooooo. It’s delayed in customs. ::

Ugh! I hope it is released soon. I truly am so excited for you. What I really want to see is the overtones on the Tahitians. The vendor pics are under what looks like direct look which shows the beautiful luster but not the colors. Are these beauties charcoal, green, cherry or peacock? Can't wait to find out.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Ugh! I hope it is released soon. I truly am so excited for you. What I really want to see is the overtones on the Tahitians. The vendor pics are under what looks like direct look which shows the beautiful luster but not the colors. Are these beauties charcoal, green, cherry or peacock? Can't wait to find out.

The vendor specifically picked out ones that were less colorful for the ombré effect as they are meant to be black scale but I’m sure they still have a bit of overtone to them. I think they said greens and pinks which goes nicely with the pinked white akoyas. Fingers crossed I get them Monday or earlier. I hope I hope I hope.