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I like 3 and 4 for the balanced mix of colors. Great overtones and not too elongated shapes (elongated is not my personal preference). I would really love to have one of those ;) Maria

Hi Nora, Nice new album! The Cortez pendant is sooo beautiful and not to mention the earrings, ofcouse. ;) Did you make them yourself? Happy holidays! Maria

Even better ... The same seller that Mka4972 stated has some South Sea pearls available from 24.99 :D http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190356290579 Maria

Thanks, everybody, the terms are much more clear now. The both, Mokume and Keum-boo are very interesting techniques. I don't think I ever saw any piece of jewelry done in Mokume in person. Is the surfice smooth or kind of raised or can be done both ways? Maria

Aahhh, GG, you are so selling to people with your pics here, turning non-believers into "Akoya-belief" :) So beautiful! Lucky you to have so many! ;)

I am curious as well. Thought that "the gold filled" stood for the solid gold as some items are "empty inside". Now, reading Judi's post, I figured maybe it stands for some alloy that contains gold. Does anybody here knows what does the "gold filled" exactly stands for ? Thanks! Maria

Actually, I thought of a real painting, on canvas/paper using oil or pastel perhaps. I wonder if it would be possible to capture the special features of these pearls on painting... the "egg" maybe? Your avatar is awesome! Maria

My thought exactly - "like the surface of the moon". Maybe it is reasonable to set the pearl into a brooch as it would be easier setting on a desired angle. I wonder if somebody would be able to paint the pearl... it would demand a 3D capability though.

I'm sorry, what do you mean by "needle gauge"? If you mean size of a needle, then I really don't know - I've seen only one type of pearl needles available in Tallinn. If you are only starting to knot, then maybe you could try the method doing it without sliding knots with the needle right away...

Hi Nerida, I missed your birthday. So, Happy birthday and extra happy birthday month!!! :)

Yes, you are so right - all the elements of a great story are here. You could write a book later about the mystery and search for the Nautilus pearl. Yet, it is not only the story, that keeps calling me back, but also the fascination of witnessing the passion you, Tom Stern and others...

These are yummy, Blaire, specially with the rose overtones ;) And, Pattye, I am happy too, not living anywhere close to LA :) - I would probably taking all my "cash in hand" to Jeremy's ....

Really nice, Purlgurl! I myself like adding different pieces, like stone and metal, to the pearls as well. Where did you get the vermeil "beads"? Online? Thanks! Maria

Been busy and away from PG. No, I have not taken any classes. A friend of mine showed me how she knots. So I tried and it was not that terrible :). I use a needle to slide the knot to the right place. Now I want to learn another method. I have got silvery dyed rice fw-s waiting ;)

This thread is so exciting. It is as good as reading a great discovery book. I hope that the pause will be a short one ;) Maria

Oh, Blaire, these are delicious!!! Is there a little pinkish tone visible as well or is it my screen?

I see. Wondered why the cultivating of the bead nuked fw took longer, but you were talking about the whole process (mussel usage period :) ). Thanks, Miriam! Maria

No, I did not know about orange cats being usually boys. I had a light orange boy hamster, when a child. He was very productive with the black fur girl hamster, making a lot of black babies :) :) I do know little about the cats, I have only had hamsters and a dog. After she passed I just could...

Octavia, the "soft shell" baby, who's on the world tour with Nerida? :). Haha, and I somehow thought Cleveland was a girl :). Where did you actually get Octavia from? Did you "made" her yourself or somebody else did? Funny kind of baby you've got, funny in a good way ;)

Everybody likes some praising now and then ;)