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Very Cool!

Ooh Patty, what a fun stash!

Mikeyy, You sound like a man of leisure! What a life. ;)

sounds like another fun ruckus. Wish I could join you guys. Maybe next year. :)

So many beautiful examples! A quick question: How rare are Kima pearls? As rare as Conch or Melo Melo? Less? What kind of value is placed on Kima pearls?

Pretty cool! Does this mean we are "consequential"? ;)

I know! Ain't it great?! :D

Your pearls are beautiful!! If you love them, that is all that matters. ;) Enjoy wearing them!

14 days return policy for a online seller seems pretty short. I prefer an online seller that will give you at least 30 days for a FULL refund, 90 days is better. Especially with jewelry purchases that you may want appraised. Also the statement that a "Certificate of authenticity prepared by...

Thanks Ladies! I'm gonna abandon the idea of the pretty crimping pliers and go with the twisted tornado crimps. Too many postive endorsements to pass them by. ;)

I've generally bought my tools through jeweler supply companies, either online or in store. Haven't tried shopping at a local bead store. Sometimes if you go to tradeshows, like gem faire or intergem you can get bargains there.

Fantastic! Its just amazing that the colors are so different than what we see out of FP. We should ask Justin to come to next year's ruckus and bring some of these beauties with him. ;)

Thanks Sheri and Pearl Dreams! I appreciate the help!

So I'm looking for a pair of crimping pliers and would love some advice from all the great beaders out there. I was thinking about the "magical crimp forming" pliers I saw on the Rio Grande site. Any thoughts...

Not all french wires/shepherd hooks are created the same. Different manufacturers and designers will vary in the size and length of the hook. For example, I have the exact opposite problem and I found that Tiffany's shepherd hook earrings were a bit n the short side for me. When shopping I...

Make sure that you are in a well ventilated space when using it as well.

Ooh Cathy! What a beautiful bracelet!! That was an amazing lot of Tahitians and they were very irresitable. You lucky girl!

I have worn the nacre off of cultured akoya pearls too. I had a station necklace that I used to wear day and night, in the shower, and even to the gym. After years of wear like this, the nacre was gone and all I had were shell beads. I agree with Pearl Dreams, if you can find a good face on...

Yes, yes! Clamoring for photos!! ;)

Cortez pearls are truly a wonder to behold in person. I've put them on my wish list!