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That’s some eye candy, Jeg! Thank you for posting pictures of your travels! I always enjoy living vicariously through your pearl journeys!

Yes, it looks quite dark inside the drill hole. They are also smooth and round for the most part, which leads me to think they are irradiated (am I correct in thinking that natural blue Akoya often have a baroque shape and some colour inconsistencies, since it’s the organic matter included in...

Hello fellow pearl lovers! In the last year, I’ve been working at a small jewellery store where I get to restring and identify pearls for customers (such fun!). This one has me a bit stumped though. Do you think these are enhanced/dyed blue akoya or is the colour natural? Thank you for any...

Wow! I love the size of them! They look amazing on you, Pomelo!

Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments! I’ve always enjoyed the satisfaction of making something substantial out of tiny components like seed beads. But yes, it certainly does require patience (which is good practice for me, since patience isn’t always my strong suit!).

Thank you, everyone, for your positive feedback! @BWeaves, I love Etruscan jewellery (I am actually a specialist in Etruscan archaeology) so there are definitely ancient influences in my work. I’d love to gain experience as a goldsmith so that I can create more antiquity-inspired pieces in the...

Hehe, thank you so much, Douglas and Bweaves! Here is a neck-shot. I’m wearing it tonight for Friday dinner. :)

Hello everyone! Here’s a fun freshwater pearl and silver bead collar that I made a while back. It’s pretty extra, so I haven’t worn it very much, but I had a lot of fun making it!

Thank you so much, 2thdktr!

Wow, lary007, that’s such a wonderful assortment of pearls you have put together! I love your new golden pendant! The keshi discussion over the last couple days has been very fascinating to read! There is always so much to learn here at Pearl-Guide! I’m having dinner with my family tonight to...

I always love the combination of gold and green! I prefer the darker emerald in either of the two metals.

Thank you so much, lary007!

Thank you so much, SteveM! I liked this cabochon because the contrast between the light and deep blue reminded me of the waters around a coral reef.

I love those leaf-style earring findings, CatMom!

Thank you, Jeg! I’d love to see some of Marianne’s beaded pieces with Sea of Cortez mabe. If only I could get my hands on some myself! I’d love to try working with such a gorgeous material.