365 Days of Pearls

newberry · Jun 22, 2017

baby nurse said:
I've no clue why this never dawned on me! What a fabulous idea! Is this type of design possible with fireballs though? They've got a big bead rattling around inside. Did I mistakenly refer to them as soufflés?

Thank you for the wonderful suggestions!

Hisano works wonders with her pearls. When she uses Tahitians and south sea there is a bead so I don't think fireballs would present a problem. Bring them with you to the ruckus and ask her what she thinks.

baby nurse · Jun 22, 2017

Oh!! I'd completely forgotten about the Tahitian and SS she works with! Yes, I'll definitely bring them...

BritM · Jun 22, 2017

I need to start trying to layer. Everyone on this site always posts such lovely photos of beautiful combinations of necklaces. So far, the most I've thought to 'layer' is doubling a rope. ha. Granted, I have a pretty small pearl stash, but I do have other items of jewelry, I'm new to pearls but not necklaces in general. I love these last 2 together. I think the akoya keshi alone would be too stark with the dark top and the tourmaline and keshi necklace would be too dark, but both of them together just compliment each other beautifully.

baby nurse · Jun 22, 2017

Thank you, BritM! I recommend trying layering. I've *just* begun doing it and I'm not sure I always get the combination right but it's a lot of fun.

Katbran · Jun 23, 2017

Newberry - What a great idea for the pendants! Certainly worth discussing possible designs ! You are so clever..thinkin outside the box !

BWeaves · Jun 23, 2017

BritM: Yes, the ladies (and gents) here have convinced me I need to layer more, too. I tend to just layer strands so it looks like a 100 inch strand I looped around and around. I'm getting better at trying out different combinations of contrasting necklaces.

Camelotshadow · Jun 23, 2017

Yikes lots of goodies but the fireballs are a new one to me!

I need new pearls most of mine are at least 50 years old.

MSC · Jun 23, 2017

ahhh the golden drop, definitely my favorite of your collection!

pammbw · Jun 23, 2017

I have been away a few days and am just catching up with this fabulous thread, and I am loving all the eye candy! So much inspiration! Thank you Baby Nurse for all your hard work every day posting your gorgeous pearls! I am definitely going to try more layering, and my wish list just got WAY longer.....

Camelotshadow · Jun 23, 2017

I layered last night just for the fun of it long enough to take pictures then removed them. Good thing is they hide the neck & port scar. Hard thing is trying to keep the graduated larger pearl center.

Cicadalady · Jun 23, 2017

Nice look with the "family" all together.

BWeaves · Jun 23, 2017

I love a triple! But I've bought and returned graduated strands because I cannot keep them centered, either.

Also, what scar? All I see is beautiful pearls!

BritM · Jun 23, 2017

Yup, THAT's why I love a triple. They're just so lovely.

Camelotshadow · Jun 23, 2017

Thanks!

They do seem to nest well together & spacing between lengths is pretty symetrical except middle strand is the larger Mikimoto.

amti · Jun 23, 2017

They look wonderful together Camelot! You can use one of those pearl clips on the back to hold the placement of the strands. I've only seen them for doubles and I'm not sure if they make triples, but maybe a large one with one hole would work to keep all three strands in place.

BN, hope you're feeling up to par by now! That GSSP pendant is a stunner! It looks like the golden sun! It certainly makes my day brighter!

Brit, I agree on the layering... I'm trying to learn how to do it as well. I need to get out of my comfort zone and be a little more daring!

Newberry, great idea on the fireballs!

newberry · Jun 24, 2017

Katbran said:
Newberry - What a great idea for the pendants! Certainly worth discussing possible designs ! You are so clever..thinkin outside the box !

Not really but thank you. Being a square peg trying to fit in a round hole makes me think outside of the box to make things work

KatalinPG · Jun 24, 2017

baby nurse said:
Day 140:

Golden South Sea drop from Golay. The diamond bale setting is from Hisano of little h Jewelry.

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Baby nurse: may I ask you how big the pearl in your pendant is? I've just started a thread, because I'm on the hunt for a big WSS drop, and it would be nice to know the size of your pearl, to have a comparison. Thank you!
It looks so substantial on you, this is the look I'm going for, but in WSSP!