Show me your Pearls!

[Clio]

I love everyone''s pearls!

Here''s the one piece I have photographed right now. It''s a very early 20th century brooch/pendant. It was given to my great-grandmother by her uncle when she was a young woman. My grandmother got it when she was 16, and she passed it along to my mother when she turned 16. My mother made me wait until I was 21 to get it. I usually wear it as a pendant.

I have a couple of strands that are pretty, though not especially fine. I''d say I wear them 2-3 times a week. Mostly a 16" strand together with a doubled 36" strand. My favorite necklace is a 36" strand of freshwater baroques, but I need to get them restrung. I have couple of pair of earrings, but I don''t wear them very often.

I want to get more, more more! Baroques are my very very favorite.

 

[Skippy123]

Clio what a treasure, how beautiful and what a special pieces, yes post more pearls please!!! Great pearls everyone

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 3/5/2009 7:40:51 PM
Author: Clio
I love everyone''s pearls!


Here''s the one piece I have photographed right now. It''s a very early 20th century brooch/pendant. It was given to my great-grandmother by her uncle when she was a young woman. My grandmother got it when she was 16, and she passed it along to my mother when she turned 16. My mother made me wait until I was 21 to get it. I usually wear it as a pendant.

I want to get more, more more! Baroques are my very very favorite.

Oh that is lovely! Baroques are my favorite too.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Lovely White Orchid!!

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 3/5/2009 4:22:03 PM
Author: geckodani


Aw. You''re so sweet! Thank you! I actually don''t wear my pearlls that often, LOL! I find myself wearing little studs with my short short hair, as opposed to my dangles. They look odd with no hair! I may try them again though. I''ll take some comical pics of danglies with my ''do this weekend if I get a chance. Need to dye the hair first!

Yay--more pics! Yanno, I hardly ever wear my pearls!

I really should more often. I like to take them out and play with them more than I like to wear them--weirdo!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 3/5/2009 8:37:54 PM
Author: coatimundi


Yay--more pics! Yanno, I hardly ever wear my pearls!

I really should more often. I like to take them out and play with them more than I like to wear them--weirdo!

I hate to say it, but I am the same way, particularly with my white pearls which I perceive to be more dressy. I do have a couple of Tahitian pendants that I wear often, though.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 3/5/2009 8:41:32 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006

I hate to say it, but I am the same way, particularly with my white pearls which I perceive to be more dressy. I do have a couple of Tahitian pendants that I wear often, though.

haha! Me too--especially the white pearls. I'm trying to find more ways to make the white rope casual. I once wore it with jeans, cashmere tank top, and cute jacket--really loved that look. I like to wear that rope long or doubled.

Single pendants definitely seem more wearable. It feels like such a commitment to don a whole strand!

Earrings are always easy!

eta: Start a thread DS!!

 

[Linda W]

Coati, I keep coming back to stare at your Tahitian strand. OMG they are gorgeous.

 

[packrat]

Woo I love pearls! Finally something I have and now I can contribute, too! Loved looking thru here..you ladies have beautiful pearls!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 3/5/2009 4:28:40 PM
Author: White Orchid
My husband got me these beauties for my birthday this year.

I love these earrings - esp. the little pearls on top - so cute!

 

[geckodani]

Date: 3/5/2009 8:50:02 PM
Author: coatimundi

Date: 3/5/2009 8:41:32 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006

I hate to say it, but I am the same way, particularly with my white pearls which I perceive to be more dressy. I do have a couple of Tahitian pendants that I wear often, though.

haha! Me too--especially the white pearls. I''m trying to find more ways to make the white rope casual. I once wore it with jeans, cashmere tank top, and cute jacket--really loved that look. I like to wear that rope long or doubled.

Single pendants definitely seem more wearable. It feels like such a commitment to don a whole strand!

Earrings are always easy!

eta: Start a thread DS!!

I feel the same way! For some reason, I can''t see myself in a big honking stand of pearls, no matter how much I love the look on others!

White Orchid - Your hubby has good taste!

Clio - that is a beautiful treasure!!!

 

[akmiss]

I adore my pearls

maybe even more than my diamonds.......

first my akoya bracelet

 

[akmiss]

and a pair of Tahitian pearls set as dangle earrings.
They are far from perfect and I had a hard time capturing them on camera but they are beautiful...

 

[akmiss]

some old school freshwater pearl rings form my mom. These are fun to wear.

 

[akmiss]

and a super long freshwater pearl necklace.......

 

[dazzle66]

I''m so glad we''ve got a place to show off our pearls now! Everyone''s are so beautiful. Coati, your strands are gorgeous!

 

[omieluv]

I love this thread! Pearls are one of my fav''s. Two years ago, my BF bought me a set from T&Co. Granted, the strand is petite and they are freshwater, but I love them. Due to its size, I can wear them to work without looking overly dressy and seem to round out an outfit so well. I will probably wear them if I ever get married.

 

[ksinger]

My 8mm gem grades....

20" strand

ivory overtone

I wear them almost every day.

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Karen, you''ve been holding out on us by not posting that sooner - it''s stunning! So rich and beautiful!

 

[ksinger]

Peach FW baroques. Some are up to about 14 mm wide and 19mm long. 36" strand. I LOVE them!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 3/5/2009 8:50:02 PM
Author: coatimundi

Date: 3/5/2009 8:41:32 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006

I hate to say it, but I am the same way, particularly with my white pearls which I perceive to be more dressy. I do have a couple of Tahitian pendants that I wear often, though.

haha! Me too--especially the white pearls. I''m trying to find more ways to make the white rope casual. I once wore it with jeans, cashmere tank top, and cute jacket--really loved that look. I like to wear that rope long or doubled.

Single pendants definitely seem more wearable. It feels like such a commitment to don a whole strand!

Earrings are always easy!

eta: Start a thread DS!!

I''ll make it a goal to do that when the Tahitian studs come! I do love a long strand. I have a 30" strand that we got years ago, but I don''t like the quality and want to replace it with a Freshadama instead. I do like the long strands with some casual clothes.

 

[Linda W]

Everyone''s pearls are so gorgeous

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Great pearls, everybody!

I feel like I need to go back and name everyone, but I need to go to bed since I''ve had a long day!!! But there are some beautiful pearls on this thread!

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 3/6/2009 11:27:11 PM
Author: ksinger
My 8mm gem grades....

20'' strand

ivory overtone

I wear them almost every day.

These are FABULOUS!!!! They look perfect and your baroques, yummmmmmmy!

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 3/6/2009 11:27:11 PM
Author: ksinger
My 8mm gem grades....


20'' strand


ivory overtone


I wear them almost every day.

20 inches is a great length--love it!

Beautiful pearls everyone!!

 

[bebe]

all 16 inch necklaces

the peachy baroques, I bought online
the other 2 strands my husband bought in Beijing

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 3/8/2009 7:51:29 PM
Author: bebe
all 16 inch necklaces

the peachy baroques, I bought online
the other 2 strands my husband bought in Beijing

Gorgeous

Bebe, your hubby did well!!

 

[bebe]

thanks Skippy, I''m trying to load up a few more. The peach/pink color did not come out very well in the above pic.

 

[bebe]

both of these were bought on Kauai
the South Sea pendant I bought from The Black Pearl.
the 3 pearl drop has peacock green, abergine (sp) and greyish pearls

 

[bebe]

the mother of pearl gaming piece I love. It has my initial on it. These pieces were used in casinos in Hong Kong, or so I was told! It''s on a 70.00 JCrew bracelet!

the other multi-strand is a cheapie

the ring was my MIL''s.