Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

[heartofawareness]

Thanks so much, CatMom! That was one of the first pairs I made. As I mentioned, I made so many for only having two ears, I can’t get to all of them! I think you would pick it up very quickly since you do such intricate needlework.

An Edison pendant from PP. A special request I made for one of Jeremy‘s Hong Kong trips. The mixed pearl rope is from Kojima, and I made the earrings and pearl chain.
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Just thought I would mention that I really love how consistent your pictures are @jeg...the lighting is always the same. You sure got that down pat (while I'm still floundering around trying to figure it out One day, one day...practice makes perfect, LOL!!

 

[MotherOfPearlTrumpet]

I need to learn how to make my own! These are just gorgeous.

You do! Making/stringing/wiring your own jewelry is the BEST!

 

[jeg]

You are too kind, heartofawareness! This thread documents my history of experimenting. I like the most recent area where I take the pearl pics because I am able to better capture all the colors. I prefer lots of sunlight, but that doesn’t always happen around here. And I’ve given up on the wardrobe pics and just go for the windows regardless of weather. I’ve tried different artificial lighting, but just never found anything that worked for me. My pearls really lit up in a windowless hotel bathroom I was staying at years ago. I even climbed up on the counter to see what kind of lightbulbs they used.

Wearing a Tahitian pendant from Kojima, with earrings and a necklace I made.

 

[CatMom]

You are too kind, heartofawareness! This thread documents my history of experimenting. I like the most recent area where I take the pearl pics because I am able to better capture all the colors. I prefer lots of sunlight, but that doesn’t always happen around here. And I’ve given up on the wardrobe pics and just go for the windows regardless of weather. I’ve tried different artificial lighting, but just never found anything that worked for me. My pearls really lit up in a windowless hotel bathroom I was staying at years ago. I even climbed up on the counter to see what kind of lightbulbs they used.

Wearing a Tahitian pendant from Kojima, with earrings and a necklace I made.
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Oh I really love the strand you made jeg!

 

[heartofawareness]

Oh I really love the strand you made jeg!

I agree with @CatMom. @jeg have you ever thought of selling your designs? You have amazing talent!

 

[BWeaves]

JEG gorgeous. That pendant really glows.

 

[jeg]

Thanks so much, CatMom, heartofawareness, and BWeaves! What a nice compliment, heartofawareness. I’m retired from everything these days, so a little side business would put a crimp on my playtime besides messing up my taxes. I really appreciate the very kind compliment, though! Thanks BWeaves- the Tahitian on that pendant has the best luster and coloring. I don’t think to wear it as often as I should because I don’t wear as much white gold. Although I mix everything so that really shouldn’t matter…

Heartofawareness, wow, that Kamoka strand is fabulous! The colors look so wonderful on you and I love everything Kamoka!

Wearing a strand of green Tahitians from PP with earrings from little h.

 

[BWeaves]

OOOO, JEG, more gorgeous pearls.

I'm also wearing Tahitians today. Bali Earrings and La Petite Perlagrina from Kamoka. Long keshi tin-cup from Kojima. This is one of my favorite necklaces. Light weight, not sweaty when it's hot, and has lots of interesting pearls. Lighting is not great this morning.

 

[eolian pearls]

Just a quick “post and run“ greeting from me to all you wonderful pearl loving people! Life has been really busy so I dont’t have much time for posting but I am wearing my pearls everyday and often come for a quick pearlie fix here ;-) So so so many amazing lovelies since I last logged in!

OMG OMG OMG @jeg those multicolor akoyas from Takahashi!!!! The dreamiest of all stands! Immediately up there in my top 5 of yours which is a real tough competition! And that ombre....yummy....

@BWeaves Your tincups!!!! I LOVE (and lust after) all of them, absolutely perfect for the summer.

@heartofawareness Ohhh the Kasumi necklace....pure gorgeoussness....

@SurfnSci Always a treat to see your Kamokas

Here comes my Love strand in its last few outings...

 

[heartofawareness]

Thanks so much, CatMom, heartofawareness, and BWeaves! What a nice compliment, heartofawareness. I’m retired from everything these days, so a little side business would put a crimp on my playtime besides messing up my taxes. I really appreciate the very kind compliment, though! Thanks BWeaves- the Tahitian on that pendant has the best luster and coloring. I don’t think to wear it as often as I should because I don’t wear as much white gold. Although I mix everything so that really shouldn’t matter…

Heartofawareness, wow, that Kamoka strand is fabulous! The colors look so wonderful on you and I love everything Kamoka!

Wearing a strand of green Tahitians from PP with earrings from little h.
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Gorgeous strand...can really appreciate the overtones when they're not on...very lustrous too...and those earrings...SPECTACULAR!! I love the length as they swing wildly when you walk

 

[heartofawareness]

Just a quick “post and run“ greeting from me to all you wonderful pearl loving people! Life has been really busy so I dont’t have much time for posting but I am wearing my pearls everyday and often come for a quick pearlie fix here ;-) So so so many amazing lovelies since I last logged in!

OMG OMG OMG @jeg those multicolor akoyas from Takahashi!!!! The dreamiest of all stands! Immediately up there in my top 5 of yours which is a real tough competition! And that ombre....yummy....

@BWeaves Your tincups!!!! I LOVE (and lust after) all of them, absolutely perfect for the summer.

@heartofawareness Ohhh the Kasumi necklace....pure gorgeoussness....

@SurfnSci Always a treat to see your Kamokas

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Wow @eolian pearls your strand is amazing!! I've been wanting multicolore Tahitians forever. Yours seem like the perfect combination of color and they are really lustrious! LOOOOVE ...Where did you get that beautiful strand?

 

[heartofawareness]

OOOO, JEG, more gorgeous pearls.

I'm also wearing Tahitians today. Bali Earrings and La Petite Perlagrina from Kamoka. Long keshi tin-cup from Kojima. This is one of my favorite necklaces. Light weight, not sweaty when it's hot, and has lots of interesting pearls. Lighting is not great this morning.

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I would have to say @BWeaves that even with poor lighting your beauties always look great! I love your tin cups they are all gorgeous!!

 

[BWeaves]

eolian pearls: Wowza! Gorgeous Tahitians.​

 

[SurfnSci]

@eolian pearls Thank you! Missed you and your fantastic in-action pearls!!! The Love strand is just so amazing

@heartofawareness Wow, that is a fantastic kamoka strand! Looks great on you!

@jeg So many beautiful pearls this past week, wowza.

@BWeaves Loving your summery tin cup looks!

 

[StevieBoy]

Happy weekend everyone! Wearing a strand of inexpensive rice shaped FWPs that i ordered from etsy to practice my knotting skills

Two strands made about a 32 inch necklace

 

[luminita83]

Salut, am nevoie de parerea ta! Am aceste perle, sunt de cultură? Știu doar că sunt baroc. Mulțumesc!!!!!

 

[CatMom]

Happy weekend everyone! Wearing a strand of inexpensive rice shaped FWPs that i ordered from etsy to practice my knotting skills

Two strands made about a 32 inch necklace
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They look very nice on you!

 

[StevieBoy]

They look very nice on you!

Thank you! I love the look and feel of big chunky pearls!

 

[CatMom]

Wearing my vintage whites today. LOL my hand looks huge from that perspective.

 

[jeg]

Thanks so much, BWeaves, heartofawareness, eolian and SurfnSci!! Heartofawareness, yes, the swinging is fun and nice and light.

Eolian, I am so happy to see you stop by! Thank you, I am super happy with that Akoya piece and it’s right up there as a favorite for me, too. I’m glad you approve! And I always love seeing that LOVE strand! You did such a wonderful job collecting and assembling that strand.

BWeaves, I have a shorter tin cup that is similar to that one and it is so versatile! Looks great on you!

StevieBoy, your new rope looks great on you! You are getting lots of knotting practice in with all those ropes. Pearls don’t need to be expensive to have fun with and be enjoyed!

CatMom, so pretty with your vintage pieces! I especially love that bracelet. Is it a US made piece? Lovely in all your pearls

I’m wearing a coppery, pinky, green, metallic freshwater strand from Kojima/Pacific Pearls, with a keshi chain I made, and a pendant from one of my favorite street artists in San Francisco.