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  1. Hanaleimom

    Google News alert.Cook Islands pearl industry to be revived with NZ's support

    This is the cut and paste version of Caitlin's link: Cook Islands pearl industry to be revived with NZ's support Friday, 15 July 2011, 11:14 am Press Release: New Zealand Government Cook Islands pearl industry to be revived with New Zealand's support New Zealand will contribute to the...
  2. Hanaleimom

    Hooked!

    Thank you for sharing pictures of your wife's beautiful earrings. That is so sweet of you to go through all that for her gift. Great idea using iPad for pearl selection.
  3. Hanaleimom

    Show us your menagerie

    Very interesting pearl jewelry, everyone. Sheri, please post cicada when you make one. How about dragonfly? Here is my gecko pendant (Cook Islands keshi pearl).
  4. Hanaleimom

    My May 2015 purchase - vacation pearls

    Thank you Pattye. This trip has depleted my pearl fund. I hope to be able to make it next year.
  5. Hanaleimom

    My May 2015 purchase - vacation pearls

    Tridacna crocea lives here too. They can grow as large as 6" across. These pictures are taken standing up with mid-calf water level. I throw in the sea urchin as bonus (the hand is for size reference).
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    My May 2015 purchase - vacation pearls

    The giant clams (Tridacna Gigas) live on the Cook Islands too. We went on a snorkeling trip to see some clams. They have baby ones in a cage. The larger ones are on the ocean floor and not caged. I don't have under water pictures. Some smaller clam shells are used as toiletries holder in the...
  7. Hanaleimom

    My May 2015 purchase - vacation pearls

    Speaking of pearls and MOP, these are pictures of MOP inlays on canoe and bar stools ( I think paua).
  8. Hanaleimom

    My May 2015 purchase - vacation pearls

    Gift shops also sell pearl shells as buckles (per the signs). They also promote them as sarong/pareo ties. I don't see how anyone can wear buckle that large and be able to sit down. I bought two to use as scarf rings for larger square scarves and wraps. Can you see the fish? I searched but...
  9. Hanaleimom

    My May 2015 purchase - vacation pearls

    CIPA promotes Avaiki pearls. See post # 26's picture. "Avaiki is the registered brand name for premium CI pearls in grades A, B, C that are produced only by accredited farmers who meet the required performance benchmarks and standards for sustainable farming and quality assurances. Its aim is to...
  10. Hanaleimom

    My May 2015 purchase - vacation pearls

    Thank you all for your kind comments. ***Wave*** back at you. The pictures were not edited except for the gecko. It was dark so I brightened the exposure a bit. We were on Rarotonga and Aitutaki for two weeks. These are Cook Islands pearls (CI). The keshi strand is 20" long. I think I got...
  11. Hanaleimom

    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    Tucs, it's beautiful and is very compatible with your coloring.
  12. Hanaleimom

    My latest pearls

    That is one of the deepest purple strand I've seen. It looks great on you. The octo pendant is sweet too. Congratulations!
  13. Hanaleimom

    My May 2015 purchase - vacation pearls

    I also got a keshi pendant for my mom but gave it to her before I took pictures. This belly-drilled keshi is about 7-13mm with silver clasp. It is not well matched. Some of the smaller pearls are near the middle. But I can fix that when I have time to rearrange the pearls and use gold clasp. One...
  14. Hanaleimom

    My May 2015 purchase - vacation pearls

    Here is a fat bottom eggplant, 10 mm, 18kt. The pearl is a little dirty. I was in a rush to take pictures.
  15. Hanaleimom

    My May 2015 purchase - vacation pearls

    This gecko has 5.1mm keshi with strong green overtone. 9kt.
  16. Hanaleimom

    My May 2015 purchase - vacation pearls

    It's been a while since I posted. We came back from vacation last week. Each year I search for more unique colors, shapes or findings/designs. I have peacock, cherry and various vibrant green overtones already so I did not look for those. I passed and did not take second look at round pearls in...
  17. Hanaleimom

    little h live chat February 17th!

    How about this Tahitian pendant and any other Finestrino pieces not listed http://www.pearlcollective.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=LH%2DFINO%2DTAP%2DBD%2D14KW%2D102 ? I own one of the Finestrino collection myself (see below), custom made with 4 cttw of dark pink sapphires (FW souffl? pearl).
  18. Hanaleimom

    A Weekend spent in Paradise at The 2014 RUCKUS by 2 crazy pearl lovers

    Great job Douglas and Josh. Although Josh's video isn't up yet. This brings back such great memory. I miss the weather there. It is over 100 degrees here during the day, most days since we came home from the ruckus. :(
  19. Hanaleimom

    A Weekend spent in Paradise at The 2014 RUCKUS by 2 crazy pearl lovers

    We don't want suitcase. We want a large treasure chest filled with pearls. ;)
  20. Hanaleimom

    Show Me Your Fancy Color Metallic Freshwater Pearls!!

    Wow! Lots of lovely pieces here from metallic FW to Blaire's souffl?. Pearldreams, baby nurse, BAS, and other ladies, they are as sharp as akoya. Have you ever compare them next to akoya for luster? Matt_95, do you have modeling picture of the souffl?? Back in 2011 Jeremy sent me a bag of...
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