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I would suggest going the custom route as well. That way you can focus on finding an amazing pearl, and then fine tune the setting details yourself. That Care Ehret ring is stunning, too bad it is in yellow! Maybe look into getting a loose freshadama from PP? Then find someone you trust to set...

I noticed that pic of Katherine Heigl. Yummmm! That is my dream strand. I am hoping for the bracelet to match my TPO baroque akoyas :)

I bought a loose baroque SS from carolyn ehret on ebay, and the color is this fabulous white with a little silvery platinumy satin-like quality to it. I adore it. I am actually not a fan of the goldens, although I prefer light golden to dark. But I wouldn't turn my nose up at any shade ;) Pink...

Wow, that is amazing! So much effort. Thanks for sharing Jeremy!

how fun!! I just got my first pieces (aside from various white studs and a small pendant). I have chosen a multicolor freshwater strand from PP and a baroque akoya strand from TPO. I chose these because they are not your standard white strand and, I think, interesting and versatile. Maybe some...

yay! Thanks. I actually only found it online, I never saw it on TV. Glad you did!

Hello! I am receiving a new jewelry box for xmas and it is supposed to be lined in an antitarnish material. Does anyone know if this can be damaging to my pearls? I have a few types of pearls if that matters. It could be a good thing, as I have used Sterling findings on a few pieces. But I am...

Is there room for another on these lists? I would looove to be added. I am new to this but have already started a nice little collection of interesting pieces. After seeing the thread on the baroque akoyas I put the strand from TPO on my xmas list:D

I saw it :D I am drooling over it...I could use one of each!! If you get one, I would love to see pics!

I am new around here, but have you looked at PearlParadise.com? Their Tahitians are sorted by overtone color, so you could specify "green". I am sure if you called Pearl Outlet and asked for a pair that was green, they would help. Maybe an expert around here has a better answer, but I would say...

I believe those belong to Cap'nRob, see his post "Newbie checks in" a few below yours. What a coincidence

Yay! I actually came across that yesterday while looking for something I could use, and then couldnt find it again because I didn't know what it was called! Thanks!!!!!

Caitlin, any idea on what gauge I should look for? 20 seems to be the biggest I can find, will that work? Also, Knotty Panda, this is a silly question I am sure, but what is a drop pin or bead holder? I will start researching to figure out where the closest place is around here.

Sadly, we do not have a bead shop where I live. I am actually taking lessons in the spring from a local jeweler, but we are starting off with non-beading stuff (casting a ring I think). Do you think I could find the right size headpin online? Maybe I have been looking in the wrong place.

I just bought a loose south sea pearl on eBay from DrusyDesigns. I am very excited to receive it. I have been reading everything here I can! I would really like to begin making my own jewelry, and I want to make it into a pendant since it is a baroque shape that will look best hanging IMO...

Thanks for the input. Now, I read on another thread that the glue that holds pearls to posts can fail....is this true of pendants? I think I would die if I looked down and saw my Tahitian gone! :eek: I think I am just going to give Santa these ideas and see what he brings me ;) Also...

That is good information, thanks! So, let me see if I can expand a little. After my recent ebay return, I am looking for a new idea. I am considering a freshwater strand, but I am also in love with Tahitians. Obviously there is a huge price difference, so I would need to start off small. I have...

I hope I have this question in the right place. I am curious about drilling. When a pearl is drilled, is it a standard size hole? Can you drill a pearl for a pendant, and then string it later to become a strand? Also, do vendors typically charge to drill a loose pearl? Thanks! eta: I would be...

Well, they arrived today. Sadly, I think I will be sending them back. The color is stunning, but there is a lot of texture variance in the pearls. Sort of a rippling effect, if that makes sense. Knotty panda, the clasp is to die for! I am sad to see it go, I just wish the pearls were in better...

I guess I did get pretty worked up there for a second :o Thanks for the reassurance. Because of you lovely people, I am excited about them again. I can't wait to see what they look like in person. I also thought highly of the seller, and am calmer now about the return policy. I think that when...