Looking for Tahitian pearl pendants

[DwightSchrute]

Hello,

I'm looking for a Tahitian pendant to give my wife for Christmas. I feel like I've hit almost every website there is, but I can't find what I'm looking for.

I'm looking for something in the 11-12mm range with white gold. I want the rest of the pendant to have some size so it doesn't look like just a pearl (and nothing else). But everything I see online ends up having the price greatly increased because they are loaded with diamonds.

Does anyone have advice on where I could look for something like this?

Thanks!

 

[jshepherd]

Something like this?
https://www.pearlparadise.com/collections/pearl-pendants/products/embrace-collection-9-0-10-0-mm-tahitian-pearl-pendant

I know the pearl size is different, but there are similar settings that use a larger pearl.

 

[Caitlin]

Thanks for reminding me of that piece! I remember it got design tested here and was well-liked! I love it. It is unique, not traditional at all, but a hint ancient.

 

[jshepherd]

I know that setting. We used to carry it a few years back, but it dropped it because it just want that popular.

I'm trying to think of something similar without diamonds, but am drawing a bit of a blank. Most of the designs that have a lot of metal will have diamonds. Stuller has quite a few designs (http://www.stuller.com/browse/jewel...rl-fashion/south-sea-cultured-pearl/pendants/), but not anything similar to the linked piece.

 

[Caitlin]

Those are all South Sea Pearls. I liked the seashell. A page with Tahitians?

 

[mausketeer]

Gosh, those options are SO different (the triple drops being linked with wire, much more "contemporary". The cast piece is a lot more "classic" looking).

Do you think she leans toward one style more than the other? (I still say it might be a good idea to buy a loose pearl and then find a pendant and have it set. I was just on Stullers website - wow, they have TONS of pearl settings)

- Jodie -

 

[DwightSchrute]

I didn't see anything on Stullers website that caught my eye. Do you know any other websites that sell the setting by itself?

 

[Caitlin]

Why don't you design one? A rough idea is fine. Post it so we can see what you envision. We have some great shoppers here, we could find it!

 

[DwightSchrute]

Rough idea: white gold; something elaborate so that it doesn't look like it's just a pearl; the kicker is that I don't really want to pay for all the diamonds. I'd rather put that money towards the pearl.

 

[DwightSchrute]

I'm looking for something in white gold without any diamonds. I'd rather put the diamond money towards a better pearl.

 

[Caitlin]

I like the curves, but that point is bad. It could actually poke her!

https://www.riogrande.com/Product/S...-Pendant--Freshwater-Pearl-Drop/696978?pos=54 This one is important looking but it in silver only. It costs 60+shipping with the fw pearl which could easily be substituted with a pearl of your choice.

This one https://www.riogrande.com/Product/14K-White-Swirl-Pearl-Pendant-with-Peg/628230?pos=66 is in white gold for $124.+

This one is yellow gold. https://www.riogrande.com/Product/14K-Yellow-Pearl-Pendant-with-Peg/624523?pos=71 but I like the heart shapes.

Wait a minute!!!!! How about this one! Very similar to the one you put up. About 180+ https://www.riogrande.com/Product/14K-White-Pearl-Pendant-Mounting-with-Peg/645995?pos=78

 

[DwightSchrute]

I think that one might be a little too wide. Maybe something that's a little longer/skinnier. Hmm...

 

[Caitlin]

Try the last one I posted. It is the best!

I am a leo so I like hearts. I really like this heart on the same page as the one you posted http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RQFO7Q?ie=UTF8&tag=pearlsbuyingguide-20
just switch out the pearl. I had to use this image, but it is from the same company as the one you posted.

 

[DwightSchrute]

I do like that one a lot. What does "Mounting/Bezel size(s) shape(s): 5mm pearl" mean?

 

[Caitlin]

http://www.amazon.com/PearlsOnly-El...1_13?s=jewelry&ie=UTF8&qid=1321142503&sr=1-13
I really like this one! and its gold. I think.

 

[DwightSchrute]

http://www.amazon.com/PearlsOnly-El...1_13?s=jewelry&ie=UTF8&qid=1321142503&sr=1-13
I really like this one! and its gold. I think.

I like that one too. If I remember correctly, I emailed them about switching out the pearl and they said it couldn't hold the size I wanted : (

 

[Caitlin]

Yes, but you DO have the design. If that is the one you want.

Now, if you invite the goldsmiths on this forum to offer if they can do one similar.......I really like that one.

Maybe Jeremy's fiance, Hisano who is a Master's degree level designer and has fab goldsmiths at her disposal...... But you would have to ask her... She doesn't post here. She has designed faulous pearls for me. Check out my album of pearls from Jeremy. Hisano designed the bracelet and the pendant, earring set. And also a ring that I don't have a Pearl Paradise photo of. Anyway, tell pearl paradise this is the design you want the see what they can do it for. It will be a unique peice, so, if good enough, maybe it can then become an item available to others..........

 

[DwightSchrute]

I really can't decide between doing that: the design you found with a 11mm-12mm OR 12mm-13mm pearl OR
https://www.riogrande.com/Product/14K-White-Pearl-Pendant-Mounting-with-Peg/645995?pos=7

There's something about the 3 pearl drop that appeals to me. Hmmmmmmmm

 

[Caitlin]

Well, sleep on it. Let it bubble around down there. How much time do you have?

 

[DwightSchrute]

Depends on how long it takes to "custom-make" the one design. It's for Christmas though.