Okay, I know it happens to all of us, but I'm pretty disappointed in a recent purchase of a metallic white FWP necklace from a prominent vendor. It was AA+ grade (versus AAA, which is not in stock), but the description for both is "near round." It was not clear to me if AA+ versus AAA was more about uniformity, blemishes, etc. versus roundness. I know that metallics aren't likely to be round, but these are basically all potato shaped. Do not appear even vaguely roundish on the neck. They also appear fairly small for the mm size. In fact, these 8-8.5mm look the same size as my 7-7.5mm FWP strand, maybe because of the potato shape?
I have contacted the vendor to see if the AAA would likely be somewhat rounder, and when it might be in stock (and also because the clasp was damaged on receipt). I don't want to get too much into griping without seeing a response. But I also want to consider my other options. I love the luster on these metallics, but am very bothered by the shape and apparent size.
Because I'll probably return the metallics, I am now considering a similarly-priced 8-8.5mm baroque blue akoya strand. I have a strand of keshi metallics and really enjoy the luster. I am not currently in the market ($) for high quality white akoyas or something equivalent. The luster of the akoyas appeals, and the more silvery color also interests me. But I worry that that this might not be a wardrobe staple like I had intended to purchase.
Ultimately, I had planned to get a high-luster white pearl that is roundish and a good size, an upgrade in size over my current go-to FWP strand. But if I'm not likely to be able to get something closer to "near round" than potato, then maybe I should just go in a different direction entirely? Any thoughts?
ETA: Oh, and maybe white ripple pearls? I have not actually seen any of these in person.
ETA 2: White baroque akoyas, maybe???
I have contacted the vendor to see if the AAA would likely be somewhat rounder, and when it might be in stock (and also because the clasp was damaged on receipt). I don't want to get too much into griping without seeing a response. But I also want to consider my other options. I love the luster on these metallics, but am very bothered by the shape and apparent size.
Because I'll probably return the metallics, I am now considering a similarly-priced 8-8.5mm baroque blue akoya strand. I have a strand of keshi metallics and really enjoy the luster. I am not currently in the market ($) for high quality white akoyas or something equivalent. The luster of the akoyas appeals, and the more silvery color also interests me. But I worry that that this might not be a wardrobe staple like I had intended to purchase.
Ultimately, I had planned to get a high-luster white pearl that is roundish and a good size, an upgrade in size over my current go-to FWP strand. But if I'm not likely to be able to get something closer to "near round" than potato, then maybe I should just go in a different direction entirely? Any thoughts?
ETA: Oh, and maybe white ripple pearls? I have not actually seen any of these in person.
ETA 2: White baroque akoyas, maybe???