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I just struggle with pics, especially with Tahitians. Interestingly, I had much better results in the Hawaiian light (same camera) than the California light. Tahitians are very fickle.

I want to buy a tabletop light-box kit. I'm tired of wrestling with light and color. Who loves their light box kit and what kind is it? Thanks!

Just a suggestion, although you seem to be resolved about the scratch. You could ask for a reduction in price and some of your money returned because of the scratch... I think they look great, and I really like that setting - are those clips?

If you are in the UK then Wendy for sure! (pearlescence)

Hard to see in the pics. I agree with Blaire, but also make sure it's not glue!

Here's an older thread about Mrs. Jay Gould's pearls. I believe my research from that revealed that Gould pearl collection is still intact, unlike most of the others from that time. You can google for more info. It's very interesting...

I've been drilling pearls for a while and if you are going to do it on a regular basis, you need a pearl drill. It won't do gemstones, although I did drill turquoise. Drill bit didn't last long, but it worked. I have a Japanese pearl drill. They are much more than a Chinese drill (1000 vs...

I love these rings - http://www.etsy.com/shop/NodeformWeddings?section_id=10152230

What size are the larger ones? They look like South Sea to me (the large ones). There is a depth to the luster/color/tones that makes me think that, even in the smaller ones. Are they heavy?

Sven beat me to it - everything he says, except that I think a matched, round pair of 13mm SS for 100. would be suspect. #3 could be Tahitians, but any pearls that color brown are dyed.

I think the style, especially the clasp, is very cool, very vintage. I would treasure them for what they mean, and wear them every now and then!

The sandwich looks awesome!

Wrinkly, off shaped, crazy, askew and gorgeous. These are Chinese from Sarah. Taking the pics is the first step to convincing myself to part with them. :eek: Really more pinky/purply than is showing.

Sorry, I can't buy those colors as real. Look at all the pink and blue on the "white" background.

If you figure it out, let me know. I feel like all my time explaining how the color of the pearls are different from the pictures no matter what I do. Tricky buggers.

I just saw Sarah/Kojima at the Santa Monica show. She has some gorgeous Chinese Kasumi style pearls. Amazing.

Josh! Good to have you back. Were your ears burning? Sarah and I were just talking about you and your return from the farm! Good place to spend the winter.

How heavy are they? I've seen SS that look something like that with wrinkly skin. I also had a "mystery" pearl that was suppose to be Tahitian that shattered when I drilled it. The bead nuc was at the bottom of the pearl and the entire top part was hollow, and probably gaseous. Gassy pearls...

I've always used beading wire (49 strand is best) for mixing pearls and stones, and had no problems. Sometimes light stones like peruvian opal will get dark inside wear the wire is after a while, but other wise not a problem. Crimp well, and run the tail back down some of the stones if you can.

It looks like a Denver omelet. Denver amulet?