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    Purchase decision (Mikimoto vs. "Belle de Mer" [ie Macy's])

    Thanks for the feedback! I went ahead and ordered the option from pearl paradise (just in time for Christmas after all) as well as the matching earrings (though had to order the 8.5mm-9.0mm version of the earrings since the 8.0-8.5mm version was out of stock). When you buy your earrings, do you...
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    Purchase decision (Mikimoto vs. "Belle de Mer" [ie Macy's])

    Given the comments above, I am also considering the Pearl Paradise Natural White Hanadama Necklace. While I am still unable to produce images, would this offer a superior alternative to my aforementioned choices?
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    Purchase decision (Mikimoto vs. "Belle de Mer" [ie Macy's])

    Thanks for the insight Pattye - I'm a thorough novice at pearls and only starting holiday shopping a day or two ago (B&Ms were close, and I was hesitant to purchase online without seeing some first-hand). As for the price, I assumed some branding mark-up and I believe there is a diamond on the...
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    Purchase decision (Mikimoto vs. "Belle de Mer" [ie Macy's])

    Hello - After some time persuing this site and some other research, I believe that I have narrowed a purchase decision between the following Akoya pearl necklaces as gifts for my wife: Belle de Mer Pearl Necklace, 18" 14k Gold AAA Cultured Akoya Pearl Strand (8-8-1/2 mm) Mikimoto Akoya...
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