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An almost lifetime ago, I worked in downtown Houston for a law firm. I would go to one of the jewelry stores downtown and eye the pearls. The only ones I could afford were these lovely 5mm Akoyas. I put them on lay-away (remember that, before credit cards) and paid them off slowly. They were...

Got your money's worth out of that plate of clams!

Mikimoto has them...

I had no idea that Akoya pearls came in those peacock/purplish colors. Learning something new ever day on the Forum.

10-12mm no gimp, strung in Hong Kong. Not sure if any of that information helps...

The luster on these is so pretty, but are they freshwater or South Sea? Can anyone tell?

Here are better photos...

Today I'm wearing my Tiny Akoya Strand of 3mm/4mm/5mm Akoya pearls with some 3mm 14KWG diamond cut rondels. I layered that with my amazing 14X15mm South Sea 14KWG Diamond Pendant. I purchased this heavy white gold chain for this pendant. I also have a 3mm "pearl chain" that I wear with this...

I think I know what I want to do with these...I have a very nice strand of white Akoya graduated pearls the same size as these two strands and I'm thinking about doing a TRIPLE strand of graduated in the 3 colors. Silver on top, white in the middle and the blues as the longest. They look really...

Some of my favorite blues are dyed...but I LOVE them!

Also, this past week I attempted my first Tin Cup strand. I guess using 14K gold chain, 14K gold wire and high-end Akoya pearls, I went big for my first attempt. This lovely and unique chain was my inspiration. I carefully counted 11 links (1") and added a 7.5mm Akoya pearl with a 14K half-hard...

My 2nd Byzantine bracelet arrived (remember, the first one was stolen/misplaced in the USPS mail). This one, thankfully, arrived safely. It is more substantial than the first one, being 6mm in diameter. For this reason I decided to use a heaver 9mm FW pearls and some Sterling Silver accent beads...

Working on those Avocado green freshwaters. One strand done, one strand to go. They are such a beautiful array of greens, so fun to string. Decided on a single strand bracelet and I may use some of the left over pearls to make a matching tin cup strand. Love the green with yellow gold.

I found 2 graduated strands of Akoya pearls in these two colors and I snatched them up. They are vintage but the colors are so unusual. Not sure if I should mix them up and make a longer tin-cup necklace OR just restring them as is. Your thoughts? I've already removed the old thread/silk and...

In a world where, at times, people can seem so self-centered and unkind... Have you ever wanted to do something really nice for someone? Not buying them something, but an act of service? I have a jeweler who is close to my age and over the last few years of purchasing things on EBay and taking...

Almost everything organic changes with age...my skin is proof!

On to happier things! Here are pics of my two newest undrilled beauties from the Houston Gem Show. Aloha Pearls had delicious bowls of multiple size undrilled pearls sorted by color-they almost looked like fruity cereal! These two were just calling my name. I love wearing my Net Pendant with...

I did, and they said there was nothing they could do. Oh well. I could definitely happen to anyone. All it takes is a mail carrier who isn't being careful and a dishonest neighbor.

Just got off the phone with the credit card...it too is a no go! Unfortunately. Time to ...Let It Go!!!

Wouldn't that reflect back to the seller on EBay...after all, he doesn't deserve to be out the money if he did in fact mail them. After all, it's not his fault the mail carrier was not careful...