My last splurge before going on pearl-buying hiatus!

[periwinklegirl]

So I'm about to go on a pearl-buying hiatus. Honestly, the amount of unstrung pearls I have lying about in boxes waiting for me to make them into jewelry! It will likely take me until at least the fall, if not the end of the year, to get them all done. Plus I have so many fcds waiting to be set. I need to prioritize setting and stringing over acquiring new ones.
So it's time for a little break (say six months) on pearl spending. However, I've picked up a few things in the last week or so to tide me through.

Here are some teasers...

 

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My silver white metallic keshis.

 

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Some platinum fw keshis I couldn't resist. Not sure what I'm going to do with these yet, but either a bracelet, or if that doesn't work, to have them dangling from a chain.

 

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A few more baroque golden south seas. I'm hoping to do a bracelet to go with my strand.

 

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More baroque blue akoyas. 'Cause you can't have too many of these!

 

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A few strands of silver akoyas. (She promised to select me the strands with the least duds.)

 

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Olive and pistachio Tahitians! These will either be the centrepiece of a strand or stations on a rope (a la Confection!).

 

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A banded Tahitian pendant!

 

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A strand of mixed Tahitians!

 

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And finally a whole package from Agustus! Including some loose white and silver south seas, some gemstone rondelles and a few other goodies. I don't have a pic of these yet, but I'll take some when they arrive.

 

[Confection10]

it was You who bought those beautiful akoyas from MerryBeads. I drooled them! Gorgeous collection of loose pearls

 

[periwinklegirl]

Hi Confection,
Yes, it was me! I scooped them. Such a good price.

 

[pkinnew]

periwinklegirl - I like the way you splurge!!! Your new treasures are beautiful and the silver Akoyas - wow! Have fun with your new projects!

 

[Fly Girl]

More baroque blue akoyas. 'Cause you can't have too many of these!

Hah! Love all your strands and pearls.

I, too, have a number of stands waiting for my attention. I also have a baroque blue akoya strand that I purchased because it is so gorgeous.

So, I'm am waiting for you to string up your pearls, and provide some much needed inspiration!

Thanks for the photos.

 

[bsomlo]

That single Tahitian may be my favorite of the bunch! We have so many projects to look forward to seeing!

 

[missy]

A few strands of silver akoyas. (She promised to select me the strands with the least duds.)

Ohh, these are TDF periwinkle girl.
I love all your pearls though. Beautiful collection.

 

[movie zombie]

oh, I think you're going to enjoy your hiatus....

 

[periwinklegirl]

oh, I think you're going to enjoy your hiatus....

Thanks everyone! Yes, MZ, I tend to agree with you. Plus I'm going on a setting spree with my coloured stones!
My lovely local goldsmith actually made a house call this morning to go over possible setting ideas for some of my stuff! She will help with pearl design too.

Bsolmo, I agree. It's lovely! I can see that when the hiatus is up I'll be sending it off to Hisano to match me a couple of banded tahitians to go with it as earrings. I'm actually don't wear pendants much, but as I'm getting to know my collarbones again (I'm losing my grad school weight), I've been thinking I should!

Flygirl, these baroque blues were a steal! I haven't seen them yet IRL to comment on the quality, but I've bought from this vendor before, and her stuff is pretty good (by PS standards). I'll let you know how they turn out.

Missy, I'll be sure to post pics of the silver akoyas when they come!

Pkinnew, you'd be surprised by how little I spent!

I'm thinking of starting a project thread to keep everyone satisfied with pics!

 

[bsomlo]

Yes! You should definitely start a project thread to keep us in the loop the next six months. And you will have a record of your projects with photos and all your thoughts in one place. Great idea!

 

[4Ranch Girl]

Maybe just keep posting on this thread then we can refer back to all of the pictures you have already posted. Then they are all together.

 

[LitGeek]

What lovely pearls! Looking forward to seeing what you do with them! Congrats and enjoy!

 

[movie zombie]

I can't wait to see pictures of your projects!

 

[periwinklegirl]

A few more pics of what's on the way:

I'm hoping to make a bracelet of the mini strand.

 

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Creamy akoyas - sold as "candlelight".

 

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Some mabes. I'm intending that these will be earrings.

 

[Fly Girl]

Some mabes. I'm intending that these will be earrings.

Oh wow! I have a pair of those blue mabes from Agustus as well, and still unset. I'm looking forward to seeing your earring design.

Loving those pearls. Enjoy stringing, and I expect there will be a few more layering pieces before you are done.

 

[Confection10]

 

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And some little akoyas to string with gemstone beads.

 

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I bought two suites of colours. Blues:

 

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And the warm colours: