Recent content by gemfever

Thanks so much, everyone! Yes, I was looking for findings, that's the proper word. I don't trust quality on ebay and amazon for something like this, I've never checked it out myself. I'll try Bella Findings. I thought maybe there's one tried and true source for nice quality and reliable shipping...

Dear group! I need to find a pair of dangly 14k gold earrings to use with my 12mm freshwater pearls, and ideally I need it ASAP. Any ideas for where to shop? Nothing too fancy, but not cheap either as I really like these pearls :) Thanks for any tips! - Anya

Just wow! Stunning!

Thank you so much everyone! Your words mean a lot, I'm so happy to have found this community. Now that my own (current) pearl adventure is satisfied, I'm going to enjoy browsing everyone else's posts and admiring all your lovely pearls. As for my WSS... haven't taken them off :cool: love love love

And some additional pics, of course :cool: Next to my Freshadamas from PP, a faceted pearl strand I got on ebay (mostly for the 18k gold clasp that I just used for the WSS), Tahitians from PP, some rings, and my ebay WSS earrings. I love my little pearly family :) And can't wait to add more!

Thank you so much for your responses, everyone! MoonSprinkles, BAS, KaySD, choosing the length has been tricky. Definitely very personal. I am looking for something I can wear as casually as possible, since I'm a SAHM and don't dress up very often. But I want to wear these every day anyway...

There are here, they are HERE!!! It only took three phone calls to FedEx this morning, two trips to the local FedEx office with about a 40 wait while a very helpful employee searched through a ton of packages (and did not guilt trip me at all. I so appreciate it)... and voila! They are here...

Thanks Pattye! I did get the package from you with no delay, thank you! Can't wait to get to work with it! :o

Thanks for mentioning! You guys have lifted my spirits. Now I'll just wait :)

Pearl Dreams you are absolutely right. MSC Thanks for mentioning this! It greatly helps to set my expectations. Maybe I'll reach a zen point where I'll only refresh the tracking page once a day, instead of once every five minutes :-P Seriously, just setting up proper expectations helps a lot...

You are probably right. I just wish a FedEx agent would say the same to me! Just something like "Unfortunately, this is totally normal and happens periodically. When something like this happens, the wait can be between X and XXX number of days. We see this regularly, don't worry." Because in my...

Thanks lilliefuzzysocks and Pearl Dreams. I am a little worried that the package has had absolutely no updates since 2am on Wednesday -- no notes from customs, no scans, etc. But at the same time, looks like there is nothing else to do but wait. I've already pinged the FedEx International...

Oh ladies, I wish :( They are stuck in FedEx customs clearance limbo. Have been in Memphis for over 48 hours now. Yesterday i called all day, started a trace through the FedEx international department, but no result at all. Three different agents have sent emails to customs but zero response. I...

Thanks Pearl Dream! 86Corvettegirl I'm already thinking I want more stuff from Cees, and I haven't even gotten this package yet, lol. Another strand of Tahitians is most likely going to be my next project. Maybe for the holidays :D battah Kids and moms and pearls!!! That's a wonderful idea...

FedEx is late, of course. Once again, thank you for all the words of warning. I am not too crazy about the delay because I was prepared for it. Fingers crossed for tomorrow... or by the end of the week :rolleyes: