Bailey 1856, your pearls are just amazing! good choice, and i am also happy you've reserved the other strand as well - who DOESN"T need all the pearls she can get?
Bailey, that strand looks gorgeous and substantial on you! I love the smooth plump drops, and the colors look great with your skin tone.
I'm glad to hear you are taking the other strand too, as it is also very pretty and has cool shapes. When you have it shortened to make a choker, you can use the extra pearls to make earrings to go with both strands, and perhaps an enhancer too.