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Visiting Dad today. Feeling a bit Victorian. Freshwater pearl bracelet from my Mom's collection. Akoya and ruby earrings were a gift from my Mom. I think they were from Mayors Jewelers in Orlando, Florida. Akoya pearl necklace is my own design that I made for my wedding. I ended up wearing my...

Do let us know what GIA says. I'm very curious.

Pearlgully: Really nice earrings and necklace.

Kasumi pearl earrings with amethyst from Kojima Pearl. Necklace of Chinese freshwater ripple pearls from Pacific Pearls. You need to see these in motion. The color changes as they move. Watch to the end on the next one to see me twirl the big center pearl. It really changes color.

I second what PD said. My clasps have to be easy to work and comfortable to wear, and look nice. I also don't want any metal that will tarnish. So I go with gold or rhodium plated silver or vermeil. But I love a fancy clasp. It just elevates a necklace. That said, I'm fond of the...

Ooooh, I love blues with soap bubble luster. Enjoy! The SS probably do have the thickest nacre. But the hammered look on Sea of Cortez or akoyas or freshies, etc. usually means that particular pearl has thicker nacre than its smooth counterparts. There are smooth pearls with thick nacre, but...

My second pearl bird ring arrived from SeaBeautyShop. This one has Tahitian keshi on silver branches. The first one had South Sea pearls on yellow gold (vermeil) branches. They have completely different vibes. The Tahitian birds are more pensive. I'm relieved that they look completely...

So, did you jump on it?

A hammered look indicates thick pearl nacre.

I love pistachio colored akoyas. Very rare. Love the blues, too!

I love blue akoya pearls. Those look nice.

I found a bunch on Etsy. Search on "Top drilled pearls" and then weed through all the listings. There are several listed.

OOoo, the SoC keshi arrived. I'm starting to get ideas. I also have some loose gemstones taken from some gold jewelry I recently sold. I'm open to ideas. Let's brainstorm. NOTE: The colors of the pearls are much brighter and colorful in person. (Two Tahitian keshi necklaces from Kojima...

PJs and pearls today. I can't be bothered to get dressed, but I can be bothered to put on pearls! Two Kasumi pearl pendants that I wear on my Mom's hoop earrings. One from Kojima, and one from a PP Live event with Sarah from the Kasumi pearl farm. Large colorful freshwater pearl pendant...

For newbies, JEG made those bears!!!!~! And of course, they're wearing pearls!