Tahitian Light Peacock and Diamonds

[Alex]

This is actually Chapter 3 (final chapter !) of the earlier Sea of Cortez and Tahitian Peacock Pears threads......

my wife had a pair of her Grandmother's antique white-gold and diamond earrings that were set with Akoyas that had not fared very well over time, and we thought we would try to re-set them with something a bit different

so during the creation of the Sea of Cortez and Tahitian Peacock Pears earrings, Jeremy and Mia also selected a pair of Light Peacock AAA rounds for the antique settings

in the end we bought them loose and half-drilled, and had them re-set in the UK, with the Rhodium plating renewed (doesn't stick to diamonds !)

here are some picis of the result, which are now a new (old) treasure

 

[Alex]

and again in different light

 

[pattye]

Gorgeous! Kudos to you for preserving the earrings, to be worn and enjoyed for many years to come!

 

[Alex]

Thanks Pattye, these ones look a bit like little pearly people !

 

[Adeline Leigh]

Gorgeous; the wife and you have a penchant for such tasteful and refined designs. Love.

 

[Marianne]

These are real treasures!

 

[KarinK]

Soo pretty! I love old jewelry!

- Karin

 

[Caitlin]

The gold color and the pearl color are so similar. It gives it an antique look. Really lovely!

 

[Alex]

Thanks - here is a PP photo of the pearls before they were drilled

 

[Ash]

Alex,

Thank you for sharing another Fabulous story! The earrings look amazing!

Cheers
Ash

 

[Katbran]

I love those earrings! And you're right..they do look like little Pearly People!

 

[Alex]

and here they are in action.....

 

[mausketeer]

Alex - I love how you share so many photos! Those are just lovely! (and yes, the pearl person looks very, VERY happy! She's singing! lol)

- Jodie -

 

[GemGeek]

Those are exquisite!

 

[Adeline Leigh]

Fabulous! And me thinks I spy a fleshy earlobe there. It is all good; the Chinese believe wealth and prosperity comes to those with generous lobes

 

[Alex]

Have just noticed that a lot of other folks Avatars have dissappeared from my P-G threads/posts - so am guessing the 'photo-thing' is P-G wide - e.g photo capacity being greatly reduced......

I am guessing this is a glitch ??

 

[alexa]

Those are amazing! The pearls are so beautiful, the design is perfect! I was looking through my grandma's jewelry box a few days ago, and she had something similar, but not with the diamonds, just some cute crystals.

 

[Isabelle35]

Really nice vintage style piece Alex!

 

[Alex]

Thanks Alexa and Isabelle

it was fun to bring them back to life (and keep them in the family)

BV wears them a lot now

 

[R&B]

Very, very nice Alex.