Trying to wear pearls more often!

[multichrome]

I’m trying to wear my pearls more often, even though I’m mostly at home. If I start a thread for them, maybe that will encourage me! This week I wore my Tahitian bracelet that I wire-wrapped. I forgot how much I love it. I used Argentium silver wire (935 and alloyed with Germanium) and pearls that I bought from Wen on Etsy (pictured last). I have a nickel allergy, so Argentium is great for me; no nickel worries! And the sterling orbit clasp has given me no problems, so I’m very happy about that. Thank you for looking!

 

[Charlotta]

Your bracelet looks great. Looking forward to seeing your other pearls.

 

[linda.wald]

That's a nice looking bracelet. I, too, look forward to more. For what it is worth, I've been wearing pearls (and other jewelry) with t-shirts and sweat-style pants. Sometimes my husband and daughter notice!

 

[CathyKeshi]

Very pretty bracelet multichrome! Thanks for posting; you cheered my day

Linda ... WE notice !

 

[multichrome]

Thanks for your kind responses! As a friend of mine with great style says, “Don’t wait for an occasion; you ARE the occasion!” I think she’s right.

Yesterday I put on a 35” strand of white 7.5mm freshwaters with a t-shirt, but there wasn’t any sun for a photo. I’ll just have to wear them again soon!

 

[amti]

I love that phrase!!! Absolutely true!!!

I love the bracelet! I'm all about being able to see your pearls, so I love bracelets and ropes. The very first piece I made about 5 years ago was a keshi tin cup 17" necklace. I made it because I loved keshi and could wear something on my neck all the time. It is still one of my most worn pearl necklaces. I can put it on and keep it on for weeks, which is something I wouldn't do with most pearls. I say wear what makes you happy!!!

 

[lisa c]

Keep going, we’re interested, we’re interested!

 

[CortezPearls]

I should do the same...I have this very old piece I designed way back in 1995 with one of the first commercial Cortez Mabe pearls ever...a baroque shaped one. I should really find it (I have it stored of course!), clean it up a bit and use it again.
Everyone should wear pearls as often as possible...they are Magical!

 

[multichrome]

Thank you all for your kind responses! I’m hoping to post more pearls this month. When the light is good I’ll put some on and take pics. Today I put on my 6.5-7.0mm akoya bracelet from PP that I got earlier this year, partly because I don’t wear it enough, and partly so I could look at it while I crochet away on a cardigan that I want to finish soon. The pearls are beautifully matched and they do have a pinky color IRL. The colors are quite accurate in the natural light of this sunny day. They’re really giving me a boost, and crocheting is a pearl-friendly activity. Thank you for looking, and have a good and SAFE rest of your day.

 

[SydK]

Pretty pearls, and I look forward to seeing more
I also try to wear pearls most days, even if I’m not going anywhere.

 

[multichrome]

Thank you! I realized I was always worried about wearing them places for fear of damaging or losing them. Now I have no excuse not to wear them unless I’m cooking or cleaning. Daylight permitting, I’ll try to take pics a few times a week!

Pretty pearls, and I look forward to seeing more
I also try to wear pearls most days, even if I’m not going anywhere.

 

[BWeaves]

Lovely pearls, Multichrome. I also try to wear pearls at home, because they feel good and make me happy.

 

[Lilpearl]

I do too! I always have pearls even when boating or at the beach! Beautiful bracelets and looking forward to more pictures!

 

[multichrome]

I took a few photos when it was sunny. It’s cloudy here today, but seeing the pics is perking me up!

These are my small ringed Tahitians. They’re still on elastic because I haven’t strung or wire wrapped them. When I bought them I thought of them as purple, but now they strike me as kind of cherry. I love them, and plan to make earrings to match the eventual bracelet.

 

[multichrome]

I bought a 35” strand of AA+ freshwaters from Pearl Paradise early this year. They are 8mm or so. They feel very luxe to me! I wrapped them around my wrist for max bling. I love the luster, and I’m fine with their shape. Being solid nacre they are quite heavy. I’m glad I didn’t get a longer strand. When I got another 35” strand of purple freshwaters, I opted for 7mm.

 

[multichrome]

Next to this very white Majorica bracelet you can see the color of the small Tahitians better.

 

[CortezPearls]

Love circled pearls...and those are so nice!

 

[lisa c]

Exquisite! I love how you captured all the colors in the photograph.

 

[Charlotta]

That long strand of freshwater pearls is so pretty and I love that peacock bracelet. I know just what you mean, sometimes peacock pearls look purple and sometimes pink. Unless it's really sunny, then mine looks rather brown. I made a circled peacock stretch bracelet with a purple carved skull. The skull is mostly to hide the knot insider and it's also pretty cool. I call them my corona bracelets, because I can rinse them of. Very practical.

They make me feel like a pirate...

 

[multichrome]

Thank you all for your kind comments. The light was really good that day, lisac.

I always fancy that ringed Tahitians look like little planets.

Charlotta, that purple stone skull bead really makes for a beautiful and edgy bracelet.

I found the other half of my strand of small Tahitians today, and at that moment the sun came out. I need to make those earrings. Now just to find some pretty headpins in my stash. I believe I have already made some ear wires that will work well with them!