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I recently return from 2 weeks in Portland Oregon. While I was there our own dear Pattye agreed to teach me how to knot! After a couple meetings at her lovely home, AND a couple yummy lunches we played with pearls!! I practiced and became familiar with materials and tools, but decided to work...

Last April, while celebrating Newberry's birthday at PP I found 2 stunning gem quality Tahitian pearls (not to mention a few other finds, but that's for another thread!). At first I thought I'd make them into studs - I rather liked the idea of 2 different colors for each ear. The slight...

Last week I stopped by PP to set a pearl I bought at the last Ruckus. To my great surprise I saw a bunch of the most amazing "purpleness" sitting on the table as I walked in! Soon to be available, ladies!! IRL the deep blue purple pearls are mesmerizing. Jeremy Is about to post a few choice...

Last week I picked up my new triple A Tahitian rope. Its very slightly silver/blue, but reads very white when worn alone. When worn with blue akoyas both necklaces morph into almost the same color. The blue akoyas look more silver/white, while the white Tahitians look more silver/blue...

I couldn't resist posting this picture of an uber-chic & ageless Italian business woman commuting with her bike, all while wearing heels and pearls. I LOVE, LOVE this picture for so many reasons... Fabulous!!

Just picked up this necklace Friday during our PP getaway! My intent was to graduate the pearl sizes. Starting with larger pearls at the bottom and both sides, then using the smaller pearls between the bottom to meet the larger pearls at both sides, and then smaller up to the clasp. I added 6...

So I was at BellaFindings yesterday looking for roundels for a project, and I came across this nifty little shortener! Some of you may have seen this type of shortener before - this was the first time for me. I've only seen double round metal types that fit between the pearls. At first I...

I think I need to start a separate thread for Fiji Pearls! I know a few members have new treasures in the works. Red, I'm looking at you! And I have another one or two coming soon. Here is just the beginning!!

Yesterday I picked up this new rope that PP strung for me! I bought these beautiful loose 9-10mm (mostly larger) pearls from Jacques hoping I'd find the time to learn how to knot... Well, that didn't happen! For my first project I should have been a little less ambitious. While at the Ruckus...

A couple weeks ago i came across a tv shopping network showcasing Pearl jewelry. I was hesitant to watch, let alone buy, but after all it was all about pearls! This 14k yg ring was intriguing because it's an American freshwater pearl, farmed in Tennessee. The farm has since closed due to...

My mother recently gave me this ring. My dad gave it to her years ago, but she thought it was too big and rarely wore it. I'm not sure how often I'll wear it - it's a little 'granny' style, and is a bit large for me, as well. Comparatively, I don't think mobe pearls are very sought after...

My father bought this rope for my mother in the 70's shortly after they were married. He purchased it from an older woman who was a flapper in the 20's. I have no documentation, but my mother vividly remembers her - quite a character. My mother wore it a handful of times, but she was unsure...