What are you wearing today? Pearl edition!

[cafelthsd]

Not silly at all! I got the same vibe; super fun, casual and approachable with cute dog pics scattered throughout. I appreciate it since I grew up in a culture where pearls are viewed as sort of austere accoutrements to formal and curated uniforms; a bit stiff to be honest. (Picture your standard 18" strand with a cable crew neck sweater. )

I just wanted something I could toss on with sweats or dressier casual outfits and live life wearing!

And I loveee his blue akoyas! He has a strand that I am pining after but I must contain myself. What I like about his work and his eye for pearls is that you can almost see the creative process in the finished strand. There are little surprises here and there with the way each pearl complements the others. Weird evaluation, I know, but I'm in the art industry so things like this matter to me.

I am excited and happy for your fun necklace and earring set!

Thanks! I have been on a pearl kick - and just received a strand of baroque tahitians from Cees today so very excited for my Flower Jem order Thanks for sharing him with everyone.

 

[cafelthsd]

@Alybird I received my first package from Flower Jem today - which was perfect timing today is my birthday

I DID order *laughs* a strand of creamy pink pearls with him that he graciously did some test stringings in different colors to see what thread would look the best - I chose pink so that should come in the next few weeks.

Here is the necklace with blue knots and earrings. I have a comparison to a strand of freshwaters.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@Alybird I received my first package from Flower Jem today - which was perfect timing today is my birthday

I DID order *laughs* a strand of creamy pink pearls with him that he graciously did some test stringings in different colors to see what thread would look the best - I chose pink so that should come in the next few weeks.

Here is the necklace with blue knots and earrings. I have a comparison to a strand of freshwaters.

lovely
and also a very happy birthday to you

 

[cafelthsd]

lovely
and also a very happy birthday to you

Thank you!

 

[Alybird]

@Alybird I received my first package from Flower Jem today - which was perfect timing today is my birthday

I DID order *laughs* a strand of creamy pink pearls with him that he graciously did some test stringings in different colors to see what thread would look the best - I chose pink so that should come in the next few weeks.

Here is the necklace with blue knots and earrings. I have a comparison to a strand of freshwaters.

Happy Birthday!!

Oh to the M to the G. I saw that hot pink strand on IG today and my first thought was... what a fun pop-py princess strand! The bold pink really contrasts nicely with the delicate blush of the pearls.

Your silvery-blue strand is so pretty and goes well with your skin tone. That's one of my favorite hues of blue too, silvery and icy.

Thank you so much for sharing. Wear in good health.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

meanwhile at the other end of the pearl $$ scale
just picked my new Wen pearl strand fw 1/2 & 1/2 moss agate up from the jeweler after being knotted, he makes me a nice big clasp i can easerly do up that is worth its weight in gold -or rather in my case stirling silver
i'll snap a (usual bad quality) photo when the strand has loosened up a bit
the Wen pearls i think from memory were white potatoes
they have come up really nice if i do say so myself
while i was in town i looked in the window of the main street family jewler and my pearls are every bit as nice as his luster wise

 

[cafelthsd]

Happy Birthday!!

Oh to the M to the G. I saw that hot pink strand on IG today and my first thought was... what a fun pop-py princess strand! The bold pink really contrasts nicely with the delicate blush of the pearls.

Your silvery-blue strand is so pretty and goes well with your skin tone. That's one of my favorite hues of blue too, silvery and icy.

Thank you so much for sharing. Wear in good health.

I LOVE the little differences in the colored threads - Of course now I want something with green thread *LOL*

I too love the silvery icy blue-- it makes me think of the ocean and where these little creatures live to produce such lovely things.

meanwhile at the other end of the pearl $$ scale
just picked my new Wen pearl strand fw 1/2 & 1/2 moss agate up from the jeweler after being knotted, he makes me a nice big clasp i can easerly do up that is worth its weight in gold -or rather in my case stirling silver
i'll snap a (usual bad quality) photo when the strand has loosened up a bit
the Wen pearls i think from memory were white potatoes
they have come up really nice if i do say so myself
while i was in town i looked in the window of the main street family jewler and my pearls are every bit as nice as his luster wise

@Daisys and Diamonds What I truly love about pearls is that the prices are all across the board. I think the pink thread strand coming to me from Flower Jem is my most "pricy" strand - the rest of the pearls I own come in all flavors or price from freshwaters from an instagram seller that I found and liked, to a strand of tahitian baroques from Cees, to some very nice Edisons from the same instagram poster - I asked for some strands from Wen for Christmas so I can pracrice knotting myself. I know a lot of my pieces have various defects, but that doesnt make me love them less - in fact it makes me appreciate that unlike Gold or Diamonds we have living organic creatures producing these beautiful pieces - and how special to live in a time where we can harvest them and have reliable sources to appreciate.

Please do snap a photo and share!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I LOVE the little differences in the colored threads - Of course now I want something with green thread *LOL*

I too love the silvery icy blue-- it makes me think of the ocean and where these little creatures live to produce such lovely things.



@Daisys and Diamonds What I truly love about pearls is that the prices are all across the board. I think the pink thread strand coming to me from Flower Jem is my most "pricy" strand - the rest of the pearls I own come in all flavors or price from freshwaters from an instagram seller that I found and liked, to a strand of tahitian baroques from Cees, to some very nice Edisons from the same instagram poster - I asked for some strands from Wen for Christmas so I can pracrice knotting myself. I know a lot of my pieces have various defects, but that doesnt make me love them less - in fact it makes me appreciate that unlike Gold or Diamonds we have living organic creatures producing these beautiful pieces - and how special to live in a time where we can harvest them and have reliable sources to appreciate.

Please do snap a photo and share!

may i ask a question about your Wen pearls
when they arrive have customs in your country opened the package
do they come with any paperwork from Wen
i love how they arrive within the week but are delayed a day here as my ones always come in a NZ post envolope with the pearls just in that -but but still in their protective wrap
do they not attach a customs sticker to their orders ? i cant tell ?
does NZ customs think im importing something illegal ????
every single time ....

 

[love_pearls]

Have been wearing the 9mm akoya necklace non-stop purchased from the jewellery show together with the 9mm ear studs from mikimoto.

From the photo, it seems that the ear studs shine better than the necklace. Not sure if it's the angle or the quality of the pearls.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I LOVE the little differences in the colored threads - Of course now I want something with green thread *LOL*

I too love the silvery icy blue-- it makes me think of the ocean and where these little creatures live to produce such lovely things.



@Daisys and Diamonds What I truly love about pearls is that the prices are all across the board. I think the pink thread strand coming to me from Flower Jem is my most "pricy" strand - the rest of the pearls I own come in all flavors or price from freshwaters from an instagram seller that I found and liked, to a strand of tahitian baroques from Cees, to some very nice Edisons from the same instagram poster - I asked for some strands from Wen for Christmas so I can pracrice knotting myself. I know a lot of my pieces have various defects, but that doesnt make me love them less - in fact it makes me appreciate that unlike Gold or Diamonds we have living organic creatures producing these beautiful pieces - and how special to live in a time where we can harvest them and have reliable sources to appreciate.

Please do snap a photo and share!

and please do show us when you do some knotting
good luck

 

[Alybird]

A longggg time ago, Pearl Paradise offered these graduated metallic freshwater bracelets. Finally took it out to play because they just seemed so bubbly & bauble-ly.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Took my gold Keshi to Egypt and also made a new cat friend

 

[Catmom]

Wearing my new 18kt Akoya and gemstone brooch/pendant.

 

[canuk-gal]

Wearing my new 18kt Akoya and gemstone brooch/pendant.

Stunning!!!!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Wearing my new 18kt Akoya and gemstone brooch/pendant.

 

[Catmom]

Stunning!!!!

Thanks guys!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I wish I were wearing these........

Mikimoto Ginza Champagne South Sea Pearl Gold Diamond Necklace

Mikimoto South Sea champagne pearl 18k gold necklace, featuring 9 to 10.5mm A+ pearls and two diamonds on clasp. Retail $30000. With box, COA and Mayors authorized retailer paperwork. DESIGNER: Mikimoto MATERIAL: 18K Gold GEMSTONES: Pearl, Diamond DIMENSIONS: Necklace is 18.5" long...

oakgem.com

with these.....

Assael Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings

Assael Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings. Earrings feature approx 2.61ctw in VS G/H & light fancy yellow diamonds. New without tag, comes with Assael pouch. Retail $14750 DESIGNER: Assael MATERIAL: 18K Yellow/White Gold GEMSTONES: Diamonds, South Sea Pearl DIMENSIONS: Earrings measure...

oakgem.com

cheers--Sharon

 

[cushioncutnut]

Wearing my new 18kt Akoya and gemstone brooch/pendant.

So pretty and perfect for Christmas and with your pearl necklace!

 

[Catmom]

So pretty and perfect for Christmas and with your pearl necklace!

Thanks cushioncutnut!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

HI:

I wish I were wearing these........

Mikimoto Ginza Champagne South Sea Pearl Gold Diamond Necklace

Mikimoto South Sea champagne pearl 18k gold necklace, featuring 9 to 10.5mm A+ pearls and two diamonds on clasp. Retail $30000. With box, COA and Mayors authorized retailer paperwork. DESIGNER: Mikimoto MATERIAL: 18K Gold GEMSTONES: Pearl, Diamond DIMENSIONS: Necklace is 18.5" long...

oakgem.com

with these.....

Assael Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings

Assael Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings. Earrings feature approx 2.61ctw in VS G/H & light fancy yellow diamonds. New without tag, comes with Assael pouch. Retail $14750 DESIGNER: Assael MATERIAL: 18K Yellow/White Gold GEMSTONES: Diamonds, South Sea Pearl DIMENSIONS: Earrings measure...

oakgem.com

cheers--Sharon

tell me about it

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

So this is Wen pearls, Navajo jet and some vintage corral
i really wanted it knotted around the bigger beads
its really light and i really like it
ive been wearing it lots, its nice and light in the heat

 

[Catmom]

I just finished stringing these metallic semi-baroque Edisons. I love the colors in these.

 

[rcjtraveler]

I just finished stringing these metallic semi-baroque Edisons. I love the colors in these.

Wow, those pearls are gorgeous. Love tge colors!

 

[Catmom]

Wow, those pearls are gorgeous. Love tge colors!

Thank you!

 

[MeowMeow]

So full disclosure. This is definitely not a fancy expensive pearl. It's just a little dyed black freshwater cultured pearl pendant. But I know Daisy will appreciate it with me anyway <3
@Daisys and Diamonds

I've been practicing restringing pearls and still failing badly at it once I have to attach the second clasp part. So I decided to try something different and glue a little peg bail thing into a half drilled pearl. This worked out marginally better for me. Not 100 percent because the pearl I loved was drilled just off centre of course! Very much my luck lol. So the bail doesn't sit perfectly. But it's good enough for me! Only looks janky if you have it up to your face. Maybe I'll have better luck next time I try to make another pendant since I'm interested in making earring drops and a second pendant with a similar bail thingy

Anyway picture lightly edited. Mostly to make sure my reflection is blurry lol and light is terrible as always. Ok terrible picture time xD

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

So full disclosure. This is definitely not a fancy expensive pearl. It's just a little dyed black freshwater cultured pearl pendant. But I know Daisy will appreciate it with me anyway <3
@Daisys and Diamonds

I've been practicing restringing pearls and still failing badly at it once I have to attach the second clasp part. So I decided to try something different and glue a little peg bail thing into a half drilled pearl. This worked out marginally better for me. Not 100 percent because the pearl I loved was drilled just off centre of course! Very much my luck lol. So the bail doesn't sit perfectly. But it's good enough for me! Only looks janky if you have it up to your face. Maybe I'll have better luck next time I try to make another pendant since I'm interested in making earring drops and a second pendant with a similar bail thingy

Anyway picture lightly edited. Mostly to make sure my reflection is blurry lol and light is terrible as always. Ok terrible picture time xD

i am very impressed
now, as you have told us about the drill hole being off center there is no need to tell anyone else, im sure it looks very impressive around our neck
well done
you are an inspiration

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

I was given a chance to buy this and ultimately had to give it up for my sister who has wanted one all her life.

 

[MeowMeow]

i am very impressed
now, as you have told us about the drill hole being off center there is no need to tell anyone else, im sure it looks very impressive around our neck
well done
you are an inspiration

Thank you You are always so kind! I hoped you would enjoy seeing it as much as I do Thankfully it does look nice on. Much nicer than the picture shows I am definitely rebitten by the pearl bug now xD

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I was given a chance to buy this and ultimately had to give it up for my sister who has wanted one all her life.

that is indeed worthy of a life long dream
you are a very good sister
maybe she will let you borrow it ?

 

[Catmom]

I was given a chance to buy this and ultimately had to give it up for my sister who has wanted one all her life.

Oh what a wonderful sister you are to give that up!