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seaurchin

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Hi truenorth. In my opinion, something like that would be easy to find at a far lower cost than the one on that link. Mikimoto, Nordstrom, and custom made by a jeweler are all way more than you'd need to pay.

I suggest checking out one or more of the approved pearl vendors that repeat customers have put together into a list (I think there's a sticky on it at the top of this page). Here are a few. If you hurry, they're having Valentine's Day sales now too.

https://www.pearlparadise.com/collections/shop-by-pearl-pendants

http://www.pearlsofjoy.com/Pearl-Pendants_c_65.html

http://www.purepearls.com/pearl-pendants.html

http://www.thepearloutlet.com/pearl-pendants.php

Please post photos of what you get!
 

mtsapphirelovingannie

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Hi truenorth. I think the pendant at the link you posted is pricey.

I agree with seaurchin's advice.

The pearl size you at looking for is smaller than the size that the vendors may have posted on their websites. I suggest you contact them if you don't see what you are looking for or work with a local jewelry.
 

truenorth

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Thanks seaurchin and mtsapphirelovingannie for your advice. I will let you know what I decide to do!

TN
 

NacreLover

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Pull out your ruler, a 6.5 mm pearl is only 1/4 inch. That is really tiny. You are paying for the Mikimoto name and Nordstrom's mark up. I agree with the others, you could buy a much higher quality pearl than a A+ at any of the vendors you were shown above and have much more to wear with them.
 

katbran

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I'm not sure how much I can comment so if I overstep just delete it.. but I agree with everything above..you are paying for a name and an 18kt chain - which will be very fine/thin and the diamond bail/top . As pointed out the pearl is very tiny. So it's cute but you can certainly find a better deal...and I'd upsize the pearl.
 
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