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Yes! That tin cup with the toggle clasp is made of those very special Ruckus GSS keshi. It's such a beautiful and special piece. My friend has yet to wear her strand! I think she's going to buy the same diamond toggle clasp. The rose is really lovely.

Aww, thanks so much for bringing Caitlin into the conversation. I agree. She'd both recommend this, and would be happy to know we're thinking of her with warm memories. I like the size and luster on you! Tolerance, or intolerance, of flaws is purely personal. Your gut tells you if it's a...

Oh, thank you all for your very kind words! When I receive the necklace re-strung with the toggle clasp, I'll post some fresh neck shots. I feel so very fortunate that the right combination of events occurred at the exact right time. And I must thank Jeremy and Hisano for their expertise...

I like the 9 mm size. I have a strand, tin cup, and dangle earrings made of pinked Hanadama. They look white on the skin, but I've always wondered if I would have preferred natural white Hanadama...

Thank you pattye, Pearl Dreams and suchi. I can hardly wait to see the strand with it's new toggle clasp! My friend is likely getting the same clasp for her strand.

And finally, a few neck shots (with a temporary ball clasp). First with my Golden Lantern pendant, then with a robe and with a blue nightgown:

I haven't received the strand restrung with the toggle clasp yet, but here are glamour shots courtesy of PP and Jo:

Then came the fun of choosing a clasp and designing findings for the ovals. I was fortunate enough to meet with John, Hisano and Jeremy at PP the next month to discuss options. Hisano and I ended up with "sister" diamond toggle clasps for our GSS strand and tin cup. John used 18 carat gold...

I ended up buying this strand and a pair of (even deeper) golden ovals for earrings: Here are both strands pre-strung. Mine is the outer strand:

In the Fall, my bff from college treated me to a sushi lunch so we could catch up. Over lunch she admired my baroque silver/blue akoya set, wishing she had pearls other than "black and white" (Tahitian and WSS). She wished she had golden pearls. I asked her if she was serious, because I knew...

The pearl looks absolutely lovely on your lobe. Wear your new GSS in health!

What a very special and lovely piece you've created, Cathy! Worth the wait. Your design is inspirational for me. I've been wondering what to do with my engagement diamond, since I don't wear my engagement and wedding rings any more (for those of you newer to the forum, due to Widowhood, not...

baby nurse, I think those are the most delicious pictures I've ever seen of your super souffle set. Absolutely stunning. I have a more lavender-tinged set, but my pictures couldn't do the pearls justice. There were a handful of metallic superstrands a few years ago and baby nurse and I each...

The luster on the Tahitian SS rope is spectacular. And you catch it like a professional in your shots!

You are amazing. They go well together, indeed!

I want to lick those goldens bursting with personality!

More. More!

Thank you for bringing that interesting detail to our attention. I'd missed it, as someone who doesn't string.

What beautiful pearls, and the card, sigh... very sweet. Enjoy and Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I love seeing your models wearing pearls. What a delight!