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They have NOTHING. That's the point, hahaha. Well, I assume they have nothing. I've never made it all the way there, myself.

I've been trying to get to Ban Island, but I just can't seem to make it there.

Yens, those are gorgeous. They definitely give Hanadamas a run for the money.

Here's a few. Real gold on the left is still bright shiny and yellow. Pinchbeck on the right looks "antiqued." Pinchbeck may have been a brighter gold color when the pieces were new. They don't exactly tarnish, but they do get darker as time goes on. England only allowed 18K or higher...

Wow, how did I miss this thread? My mother collected cameos when we lived in England in the 1960s, and I have them all now. MintyFresh: It's also possible that the gold colored metal is Pinchbeck. Christopher Pinchbeck was a watchmaker and he created a gold colored alloy of copper and zinc in...

SurfnSci: Those Kasumis really glow on your skin. JEG: Gorgeous Tahtian's as usual. The pendant necklace is so unique. I remember that one. It really caught my eye. Tahitians for me today, too. Earrings and Planet Berna necklace from Kamoka. Memory wire bracelet from OceanRhyme. I...

Here's that Paspaley men's collection. There's not that many pearl pieces. I like the mixed strands, though. https://www.paspaley.com/en-us/collections/diver-collection-mens-pearl-jewellery

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. (I'm getting a slight Frank-n-furter vibe that is drowned out by the tweed jacket.)

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...