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Good to know about the not being annoyed thing (slight look of embarassment). Yup, B is Birks. You may all know of the Birks Blue Book, but in case you don't, it's a catalogue that they put out (used to just be at Xmas, but now I think it's twice a year) with some mighty impressive...

Well all of your advice has been very helpful and has given me lots of ideas. I'm thinking that I don't want to part with my 6.5's as PP carefully chose them for me, and they chose so well (find the @#$! camera). I think that you are on to something Caitlin - I just need more exotics! One...

Good idea. Didn't think of it. Probably because I'm not much of a shopper, but you're right, the back and forth is very expensive. I did that once and I'm not doing it again. Still trying to collect those taxes that they charged at the door. The 6.5's are quite small alright. Very pretty...

Good to know. I did go for the smaller size pearls as I am, well, skinny and tallish. Proportion indeed. I thought the bigger pearls would look funny on my giraffe neck. These smaller ones do look very nice, so maybe I am just after more exotics (ah ha moment to self). Good idea to go...

Hi everyone: You may recall that I purchased my first strand of pearls last month. I went for a small (6.5-7) strand of PP's exotics. I asked for cooler tones and that is what they sent. Very pretty too. (Note to self - get that photo up. First - take photo) Anyway...I am finding the...

Just read my messages! Thanks for the encouragement Miriam. I will look up your shop pronto. I gotta find me a job like that...

Hi Kathleen: I appreciate this info. Learn from others experience and get some solid referrals.

Holy doodle, $20,000? I know pearls can go much higher than that, but not in my world you understand. Well my wallet is pretty slim, but I don't think that means I can't have nice pearls from what I understand. From beading I've learned that you don't necessarily have to spend a whole lot to...

Hi again: Well now a lot of you know that I have a hankering for keishi's and baroques - I so appreciate all of the advice... I find that my interests are settling with non-nucleated pearls, which is why I am attracted to keishi's/keshi's. Some of you were kind enough to let me know that fw's...

Thank you Marianne. I have indeed checked out her site as she comes highly recommended. Jeez Louise, I thought one strand of pearls and I'd be done. You all warned me...

Absolutely. Thanks for the help.

Hi all: Thanks for the advice. My first strand came last week from PP, and I was charged substantial sales taxes, but not brokerage (Fedex). The sales tax is enough, believe me, without paying brokerage. I have considered buying unstrung stands and knotting myself. As I plan on wearing my...

Hey everyone: Thanks for the replies. I get so excited when I check and see that people have answered. Mind you there isn't much that doesn't exited me about Pearl-guide... Great tips about the keishi's. Looks like freshwater keishi's are the ones for me then if they are more reasonably...

Hi Miriam! Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm kind of computer-challenged, so forgive me as I learn. Cool site. I'm officially overwhelmed. Are you an expert of some sort in pearls? Seems like everyone here has some kind of specialized knowledge. Take care, Kelly

I'm not sure if I'm in the right forum so forgive me if not...I would like a single strand of keishi pearls. White or cream with colorful overtones (orient? may have my terms wrong forgive me). Not too large in size. Any advice where to start looking?

To be honest, I'm not sure of what agreement, if any, is in place. My pearls were my first order outside of Canada. I know I was charged Canadian sales taxes by the delivery company when they arrived and I know there are brokerage charges for some things...beyond that?

I am in Victoria, BC, Canada.

I have stepped foot on the slippery slope... I am so pleased with my exotics that came from PP yesterday, that now I'm wondering who else carries an exotic line? You were all right when you said there is something indescribable about them. Very addicting.

Hi everyone: Holy cow! I ordered them 2 days ago, and my strand of exotics came in the mail today. I'm in Canada too. Wow. I know you are all wanting a picture, and I've no clue how to do that, so I've got some reading to do, but I'll get one up soon. I was just so excited about them...

Wow! Yowza. Thanks for all of the advice. Just what I needed. Sounds like everyone is very happy with their exotic purchase. I was so excited with reading your replies that I went ahead and ordered a strand. Now the wait... PP was very accomodating about my request for colors. Hopefully...