??Sea of Cortez Pearls??

[MSC]

and that new Sheri Jernecka pendant is beyond belief ... the detail on the back of the shell is astonishing

Seriously, though! I think I'm going to need a shell too...

 

[JerseyPearl]

Amazing pieces everyone...

Sheri, that pendant is absolutely spectacular!

 

[lilliefuzzysocks]

Thank you for your kind words. As you can tell, I love S of C pearls and Mabe, and collect photos of others pieces to just to oggle them. in my new slide pendant, Sheri uses a genuine baby giant clam shell she found on a beach on vacation to create the mold for the piece. I asked for the hidden bale and I like the outcome.

 

[morella]

I wish somebody quickly bought these .... https://mexican-pearls.myshopify.co...tes-de-oro-de-18k-con-perla-del-mar-de-cortez I don't know if I can withstand much longer.

 

[pattye]

Those are some spectacular earrings, Morella!

 

[lilliefuzzysocks]

I bet those were created for them by Trigems. They make some fantastic jewelry and also use fair trade gems.

 

[morella]

That's right, Kathe Mai who also designs for Trigem created the earrings. Here's the Columbia Gemhouse version:

http://columbiagemhouse.com/pearls/...maline-post-earrings-in-14kt-yellow-gold.html

It's so interesting that the earrings are displayed upside down on the Mexican Peals site, they look amazing either way up.

By the way, I love the custom pieces by Kathe and her partners:

http://www.triosstudio.com/custom.html

 

[lilliefuzzysocks]

Much better price point buying at the farm too.

 

[lilliefuzzysocks]

My Cortez ring is one of their collection in 18k. It's well made.

 

[pattye]

Trios Studio is just up the road from me here in Portland OR and next Saturday, 24th, is their annual Pearls of the World Open House! Lots of gorgeous pearl jewelry and more. Their pearl supplier, Koji, comes from NY with an amazing selection. AND there are Chocolate Martinis ~ so if you're in the area, do stop by!

 

[CathyKeshi]

Er, how many chocolate martinis would we have to buy you to get you to do a Facebook Live video from that trunk show Pattye ?

 

[morella]

Oooh, yes please, Pattye, share lots of pictures from the event. I wish I could go.

It'll be a few more weeks until I can show my pieces in this thread ... they are being set currently.

 

[pattye]

Er, how many chocolate martinis would we have to buy you to get you to do a Facebook Live video from that trunk show Pattye ?

Cathy, you are hilarious!!
Umm, the good news/bad news is that the chocolate martinis are free! Right now a FB live is out of my competancy range (but never say never). I will see if Trios will allow some photos. It can get pretty crowded in the store.

Morella, excited to see your Cortez Pearl loot! Yes, I wish you could go to the Trios event; it's always fun to share pearly adventures!

 

[MSC]

So, the Cowdray Pearls - they were probably Pteria sterna, yeah?

 

[pattye]

MSC, yes, I agree with your evaluation of the Cowdray Pearls. Wouldn't it be great to see them in person?

 

[pattye]

Trios Studio Pearl Party!

Trios Studio Pearl Party!

Apologies for posting so late ~ getting photos from iphone was challenging. Trios was very busy when I got there, but Eric Braunwert, Kathe Mai's husband and owner of Columbia Gem House was available to chat. He allowed me to photograph the Cortez Pearls and brought from the back room the lovely Cortez mabes with the woven bezels shown in the last photo. Eric and Kathe have been supporters and distributors of Cortez Pearls since their earliest years. Columbia Gem House is committed to "fair trade and responsibly sourced gems," so a great source to be aware of, imo.

 

[CathyKeshi]

Those are really lovely pieces, Pattye! Thanks to you and to the jewelers for sharing Here's the first photo right side up.

 

[pattye]

Thank you soooo much for turning the photo, Cathy! If you ever come to Portland, I'll take you to Trios Studio!

 

[CathyKeshi]

Wouldn't that be wonderful, Pattye? We'd have so much fun ... and maybe get in a bit of trouble lol ...

 

[JerseyPearl]

Wouldn't that be wonderful, Pattye? We'd have so much fun ... and maybe get in a bit of trouble lol ...

Count me in on that pearl party!

Here is my contribution to the beauty of Sea of Cortez pearls! This pair of earrings are sold, fyi.

adding that they are set in 14k yellow gold, with Aquaprase™