Something Blue!

[cushioncutnut]

I had extra blue akoyas left over from my blue akoya necklace that I bought from Pearl Paradise and decided to have earrings custom made. For the price my husband paid for these, I could have bought a few pairs of earrings.........but that is a whole other thread...

I do love how they turned out though and I think they will be that perfect "something blue" for my daughter to wear on her wedding day.

 

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[cushioncutnut]

More pics to follow.... I gotta get to work!!

 

[that_someone_special]

So pretty!!!! I love the subtle hint of blue- they''re perfect!

 

[lizzyann]

Love them CCN! Very unique and beautiful!

 

[cushioncutnut]

more pics.... I really like the way the jeweler did the satin/brushed finished within the leaves...........

 

[cushioncutnut]

ugh.... I hate that my neck looks so fat.....

 

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[Laila619]

How pretty! I love the 'flower' design.

 

[LGK]

Those are just gorgeous! The silver blue akoyas are quite lovely it looks like. Nice use of the extras!

 

[gardengloves]

CCN,

I love your blue akoyas which I saw on another thread. Drool. These earrings are beautiful and how wonderful for your daughter''s wedding. They are gorgeous, I love them. A very thoughtful and loving mom you are.

 

[Indylady]

Wow...they are truly beautiful! What a perfect "something blue!"

 

[poshpepper]

Beautiful earrings, I love drop style earrings with a lot of movement, and these look like they would move fabulously. Love them

 

[cushioncutnut]

Thanks ladies! I am really enjoying the way these look on. Usually you can''t see the earrings that I wear because my hair covers them...but these show up nicely.

 

[y2kitty]

Beautiful!!!!

 

[Honey228]

These are *so* wonderful!

 

[HHPmom]

CCN, pic # 4 and #5 really shows the beauty and color of the pearls. Nice job! Are the findings white gold or silver? I really like the style.

 

[cushioncutnut]

Date: 2/28/2010 10:14:02 AM
Author: HHPmom
CCN, pic # 4 and #5 really shows the beauty and color of the pearls. Nice job! Are the findings white gold or silver? I really like the style.

Thanks everyone! HHP... these are in whitegold.. and thank you! I came up with the design meself

 

[HHPmom]

Who is the vendor? I don''t have a license to buy wholesale. Any chance it''s from Riogrande or bellafindings?

 

[cushioncutnut]

Date: 2/28/2010 4:52:39 PM
Author: HHPmom
Who is the vendor? I don''t have a license to buy wholesale. Any chance it''s from Riogrande or bellafindings?

These were actually custom made by a local jeweler. I did not expect to get a wholesale price since they were custom made,however, the jeweler quoted my husband a very reasonable price and then when they where finished, he handed him an invoice with the price being $500 more. No appraisal. The invoice didn''t even state what carat gold it was and the diamond weight/clarity/color...etc...... just the price. We did not want him to do custom and we stated that up front as I know I could have bought earrings very similiar that included the pearls for half the price of these. Sorry, I wish I was able to recommend someone. Although these earrings are very well made (with the exception of the shoddy milligrain around the diamonds), I think I will be looking for a reasonable jeweler that will stick with the quote he gave me.

 

[that_someone_special]

You know, that really brings up the question of how much more ($) than a "quote" is actually acceptable. IMO $500 is A LOT to be off of on a quote.

Either way- you have them now and they''re lovely!

How old is your daughter? Is she getting married soon?

 

[cushioncutnut]

Date: 2/28/2010 10:12:40 PM
Author: swedish bean
You know, that really brings up the question of how much more ($) than a ''quote'' is actually acceptable. IMO $500 is A LOT to be off of on a quote.

Either way- you have them now and they''re lovely!

How old is your daughter? Is she getting married soon?

I agree wholeheartedly Swedish! I could use $500 right now!!! My daughter is 11 so it won''t be for awhile!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Very pretty design!

 

[that_someone_special]

Even though she''s only 11- that''s still completely sooooo sweet to think of her! I would totally wear those to my wedding

 

[HHPmom]

I like the design and thought you made this yourself with the findings from Riogrande or bellafindings, which I had the intention to copycat.

 

[cushioncutnut]

Date: 3/1/2010 10:15:45 PM
Author: HHPmom
I like the design and thought you made this yourself with the findings from Riogrande or bellafindings, which I had the intention to copycat.

I do have one extra pearl, so if I choose to make a necklace, I will definately seek those vendors out. Although I love these earrings, they ended up being way over budget! Thanks everyone!

 

[elle_chris]

The earrings are gorgeous but 500 over what was quoted? That''s insane! I''ve had that happen too. Quoted one thing, winded up paying another.. ugh. So unfair.

 

[cushioncutnut]

thanks Elle.... I am still reeling at the price though. The jeweler and my DH talked and would you believe the jeweler told him that he was miffed that I didn''t call him or email him telling him what I thought of the earrings???? He said this after he explained why it got so expensive, yada, yada............... I still think he should have called my husband or me to give me the "heads-up" that it was going to cost a little more and tell me the reason why so that I wouldn''t be left guessing. The invoice stated nothing on it exept the price. Anyhoo, I just wonder how this got turned around on me??

Sorry to be sour grapes....... I am enjoying the earrings though...I would have liked to have enjoyed them at a lesser price............

 

[HHPmom]

Don''t feel bad, CCN. It''s good that you like them and are wearing them a lot. It could have been worse that you didn''t like them as much. Enjoy them!