First Natural Colored Freshwater Pearl Purchase

[MSC]

Thanks for posting those photos, pearlescense! At least one of those looks comparable to the listing photos.

 

[MSC]

Much like your alls "natural gray" strands, in person th ones I purchased exhibit a lot of color variability. The smaller pearls are pretty nice for the price, but 9.5-10.5mm are a bit disappointing. I only purchased a half strand of those and thought they were spendy initially, now I definitely think that. There are a lot of surface blemishes. All the strands have some surface blemishes but the bigger ones have far more. Not sure if I'm going to return those or not. I was going to make a necklace with them and some hold vermeil components, but since I forgot that I didn't buy a full strand and they're not as nice as I would have liked, I'll probably pair then with some dark wood beads and oxidized silver components and call it a day. I've asked the vendor to find me 3-3.5mm strand of the same color so I can make a graduated tassle pendant. But really if there's a different vendor you all know and like who could supply them, I'd prefer not to buy from this vendor in the future.

 

[MSC]

I'd like to get more 10mm light grey freshwater pearls and some 3mm grey fwp but I don't want to use that same vendor. Could you guys give me some references for vendors that are good to work with?

 

[MSC]

All the pearls turned out to be off-round to ovalish in shape. I paired some of the 4-5mm pearls with fluted emerald briolettes and little gold beads.

 

[Tucs]

Very cute, neck shots please.

 

[MSC]

Thanks, Tucs! I'll try to get some neck shots later today

 

[perlas]

I love your emerald briolettes Andrea! It gives the pearls a different vibe.

 

[BWeaves]

Love the emerald briolettes with the pearls. I second neckshots, please.

 

[Lady_Disdain]

The emerald briolettes are amazing!

 

[enbcfsobe]

love how that came out -- very vintagey!

 

[MSC]

Thanks, y'all! I've had the emeralds for about 20 years, just sitting in my safe waiting for the right project. I don't think this is necessarily the right project, but it's a for now project till I can afford to do something nicer. I actually made another necklace using the beads then ripped it apart. That one lasted 2 weeks, maybe this one will last longer. I used power pro and the arthritis in my hands had me using forceps to help guide the knots. Anyways, here's a neck shot!

 

[CathyKeshi]

Very, VERY pretty Andrea ... the emeralds are stunning, and a lovely contrast to set off the pearls. In the neck shot photo, there's great luster on those pearls!

 

[pattye]

Lovely, perfect for layering; the pearls and emeralds are perfect together!

 

[JerseyPearl]

That is beautiful! What are the stations between the pearls in the front? And I agree that emeralds and pearls together are a great combo.

 

[MSC]

Thanks, guys!
Jersey, the stations are these 1mm quad beads riogrande used (still do?) to make. They sell them in packs of 20. I like to use them for head pins too!

 

[JerseyPearl]

When you get a moment, could you post a photo of a close up? They add a nice texture to the necklace!

 

[Tucs]

Lovely, Andrea!

 

[Marianne]

Yes! I think this one will last a lot longer than two weeks

 

[Katbran]

Ooooh I think that turned out great ! Definitely last at least 4 weeks !! lol Seriously..looks wonderful! Emeralds...sigh...

I like those little spacers too...I've never bought them but might give em a try now that I've seen them in action ! Thanks !

 

[Sanippy]

Emeralds and pearls, gorgeous!