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Hi guys,
I am relatively new to pearls - I just have a few strands that were passed on to me by family and a Tahitian pearl set I bought when we were in French Polynesia. I bought a pair of small studs from a high end jewelry store (Canadian version of Tiffany) a few years ago, but to my horror, the nacre is peeling off.
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Hence, I'm in the market for new white everyday studs. I'd like to get two: a pair pf tiny (approximately 5.5mm) studs and another around 7-8mm (not entirely sure, but I think I'm leaning towards 7-7.5mm. I haven't tried various sizes so I don't know how they would look on me).
Sooo, I have a few questions for you ladies:
1- Where to buy? I was looking at Pearl Paradise, but they don't care any Freshadama in the 7-7.5mm range. Nor do they carry anything in the 5.5mm range.
2- Akoya or Freshadama? What are the difference?
3- Anything else i need to ask/look out for?
Thank you!!
I am relatively new to pearls - I just have a few strands that were passed on to me by family and a Tahitian pearl set I bought when we were in French Polynesia. I bought a pair of small studs from a high end jewelry store (Canadian version of Tiffany) a few years ago, but to my horror, the nacre is peeling off.
'
Hence, I'm in the market for new white everyday studs. I'd like to get two: a pair pf tiny (approximately 5.5mm) studs and another around 7-8mm (not entirely sure, but I think I'm leaning towards 7-7.5mm. I haven't tried various sizes so I don't know how they would look on me).
Sooo, I have a few questions for you ladies:
1- Where to buy? I was looking at Pearl Paradise, but they don't care any Freshadama in the 7-7.5mm range. Nor do they carry anything in the 5.5mm range.
2- Akoya or Freshadama? What are the difference?
3- Anything else i need to ask/look out for?
Thank you!!