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    Where to buy loose gemstone beads?

    Thanks for your reply! I am not sure if there are so many bead shops where I live. I found one store but they sold strands, not loose pearls. I will have a look at The Curious Gem to see if I can find something there (I think I will have to buy online).
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    Where to buy loose gemstone beads?

    I have seen such a lovely pearl strand with freshwater pearls mixed with gemstones but it very pricey (from a "designer brand"). I am sure something similar could be done if the gemstone beads could be sourced. Does someone know a good source for such beads? Thanks in advance for your help!
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    Buying a pearl strand in an auction?

    That is really good! The photo from the auction was certainly not very representative. I hope whoever is buying the strand has seen it IRL before placing the bid.
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    Buying a pearl strand in an auction?

    That thread on Pricescope was great! And also, I saw a few strands there with the colours I am looking for so it seems to be possible to find what I want. It is really good to see that Pearl Paradise has so good photos!
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    Buying a pearl strand in an auction?

    I am following them both :) I surely know what to ask for when it comes to photos. This was such an "awakening". I never thought it could be this huge difference. It in fact looked like another stand on the other photos I got. As for online vendors I only have experience from Pearl Paradise.
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    Buying a pearl strand in an auction?

    It felt too good to be true but I guess it was. Unfortunately I don't have any photos of it worn but I have a few videos, not sure of if they can be uploaded though. Although I am very happy I didn't put in a high bid for the strand, this whole experience makes me feel a bit nervous. I want...
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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    This is amazing:love:
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    Buying a pearl strand in an auction?

    Fantastic pearls! These are surely in different colours and that is what I am looking for - the more colourful the better it is!
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    Buying a pearl strand in an auction?

    Thank you so much for your replies. i do love what I saw in the first photo. I am dreaming of a really ”colourful” strand and I thought ”Fiji pearls” (I am obviously referring to the colours) was something I could only dream about. In fact I thought the colours were that amazing that I was...
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    Buying a pearl strand in an auction?

    Thank you so much Jeremy - I am very happy I got these photos... There are certainly surface issues and although the colours are good, are they so good that it is worth trying to get it for that price (2500-3500 USD and then it is usually around 20% extra plus shipping)?! What I am really...
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    Buying a pearl strand in an auction?

    Now I have photos that I believe much better given more true to reality. Do you still believe the colours are considered "good"? It is quite a big difference from the first picture and I honestly don't know what the colours are the Fiji-pearls look like in reality...
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    Buying a pearl strand in an auction?

    That is a great advice! Thanks to you I have asked for additional photos. I assume if the pearls are somewhere near the photo and real undyed Tahitian pearls, the price would be rather "good" but it is certainly a risk as there is no guarantee (even if they say the truly believe they are undyed...
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    Buying a pearl strand in an auction?

    I asked this "are the photos representative regarding the colour of the pearls?" and this was the reply "And yes the colours are good in the pictures, perhaps even better." I am not sure of if this confirms studio lighting / ideal light conditions and that "what you see is not what you get".
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    Buying a pearl strand in an auction?

    It is a good question. I have asked if the photo gives a representative view of the colours. I am still a bit nervous so I don't know if I dare to put in a bid...
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