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Pistachio Tahitian pearl studs from Kojima Pearl. Baroque akoya pearls from Pearl Paradise. Pistachio akoyas were grown in Vietnam. The large blue baroque akoya pearls have incredibly thick nacre with pink over overtones. The camera is not picking up the soap bubble colors that shimmer over the...

I saw the Michelle Yeoh ads and thought, I want to see more of her clothes, haha. Wow, he looks great in white pearls.

Oh JEG, they're beautiful. I especially like the one with red ikat leaf shapes (some of the threads were tied and dyed before the obijime was braided). That is so cool looking. The one next to it with the pattern that changes selvages is also very facinating. Gorgeous pieces. And yes...

If you've already bought directly from Paspaley, you're already spoiled for the best quality. You'll be disappointed with the others. I mean I'd be disappointed with the others.

I've seen 1990s era freshwater pearls for this type for sale for $40. They had not sold at that price. If someone in the family feels sentimental and would wear them, especially while visiting Aunty, I would do that.

I looked at their website, and if those are Paspaley pearls, they are not the top quality ones that you would get directly from Paspaley. So no, they do not compare. The prices seem a bit high for the quality of the Legacy Saint pearls, but gold is high right now. I don't care for their...

Wow, Syrie, those are stunning pearls. I've always loved the blossom setting. JEG, gorgeous pearls as usual. Here's your request. What I do with my kumihimo (Japanese braiding). Kumihimo is Japanese braiding. These are 2 layer braids made on a takadai (Japanese high stand for kumihimo). I...

JEG: Wow, I've never seen Kasumi keshi like that before. I use the obijime (rope like braids) and flat bands as either belts or purse straps. I've also used some of the smaller silk ones as necklaces and put pendants on them, although it's been awhile since I've worn one. The wider sprang...

ifutzwithfire: Well said! Merrily and I are both handweavers, and I've done my share of textile dyeing, but I have not done pearls

I agree with Pearl Dreams. The nacre is thin and has worn off quite a few of the pearls. A good bath and a restringing into a bracelet length would allow you to keep the sentimental value. You might want to change the clasp to one that is easier to do up with one hand, if you make it into...

I'm guessing the are natural found Sea of Cortez pearls. That fly stickpin screams Victorian era.

Merrily: Love your torsade of mixed necklace styles. SurfnSci: I approve of shorts and SS pearls!!! Yesterday, it was Sharky and Planet Berna. Plus some new Sprang I'm working on, 6 thread intertwining. Tahitian pearls from Kamoka. Planet Berna with its own moon. Carved Sharky pendant...

I don't see this clasp on the current Mikimoto website, and I don't see it when googling for other Miki necklaces. Maybe try contacting Mikimoto directly. I know Mikimoto has a USA office. You might check to see if they have a UK office.

I think you look great in the pearls. I agree with everyone else. Give them a bath and restring them. It will brighten them up, and they will be more secure.

Shani: Love those Kasumis. The patterning on them is great. Eolian pearls: Love those keshi. But that ombre' is devine. I love a good ombre' and I love mismatched sizes.