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Thanks Catlin for your comment. Yes, The metal parts are made at our family Goldsmith workshop. Designs are so far inspired from ethnic Indian Style.:) However all are not vermeil. The Peacock pearl set's metal parts are kept in silver to make the contrast with the pearls more prominent.

Bluesea's Pearl Designs Dear friends, Happy b'lated new year:o. I was busy in business promotion and couldn't post for long:). Anyways the attached two photographs of necklace sets are for your review. Details of The 1st Set: Origin : Chinese Peacock Pearl Size: 4 mm X 4.3 mm Metal Part is...

Thanks again. :):) I am now working with a set of peacock pearl as pure black pearl would be too expensive to afford by general class. I will post its image when its ready. By the way, the above set is sold @ INR. 5500/- which is roughly $115/- :D I am happy but there is a feeling of...

Excellent work. the combination of pearls in the necklaces are great. I liked the design in keshi pearls as their odd shape is really a designer's challenge. Great job;)

Thank u friends. I am overwhelmed. :):):) Now in reply to your questions. I would like to add: The pearl are Chinese pearl. the size of main strand pearl= 6.1mmX6.5mm the size of button pearls in the ear top rings= 9.5-10mm the size of tear drop = 8mm the string is nylon bcoz thats more...

Friends I am uploading the images of the first pearl necklace from my workshop along with ear tops, in two different background. The design is based on the Indian ethnic style. The metal parts of pendents and ear tops are made of gold plated silver with zircon studded in them. The pearl are...

true, very very true.... :):)

@ pattye thanks again. I wrongly wrote Akoya as Aqua :D. I am not very familiar with pearl. But I am exploring them b'coz i want to start a business exclusively on pearls. :). But before that I must know little bit about pearls. I think i am at the right place to learn. :)

thanks pattye and pearlescence Ur reply is enlightening. Ur generosity enhanced my audacity to ask few more questions. Hope you won't mind :) Is there various methodologies for dying pearls? If yes, what is the best method and how to identify it from buyers view point? Do they dye Aqua and...

I was reading this thread with great interest. I have a question. Is it unethical to sell dyed FW pearls? I am asking this b'coz good tahitians are so highly priced that they cost fortune. Dyed pearls comes close second but thy r affordable to middle class.

@jerin @Caitlin Thank u mitras (this is the sanskrit word for 'friends'):D. I realy appreciate ur prompt response and my acceptance in the forum:). I couldn't down load the book as yet. but I will do it today. bluesea

Thanks pal for your suggestion:). I will certainly try to get the book.:) bluesea

Friends, I am new to the forum. :) My family got a jewellery and gems show room in Calcutta, India. While taking interest in family business i slowly got fascinated with pearls. Their beauty, charm, glow, shape all amaze me all the time. The best thing is, unlike other gems, pearls' production...