[Hanaleimom]

[quote=starvingstudent;24889]Hello!

Also, Costco.com currently lists a 9-10mm white freshwater pearl strand. I previously ordered/received/returned Costco pearls (akoya off-white), though the quality seemed very good (decided on all-nacre freshwaters...I won't really consider akoyas after learning more about pearls). I expect there to be strong variance in the Costco sample since their inventory is always subject to change.



Starving Student,
Regarding Costco's pearls...I went to the store near my house and looked at the 7-8 or 6-7 strand recently ( I don't remember the exact size, but it's smaller than 9-10); and compared its luster to my PP's AAA FW earrings. The strand has very good luster, but there is no orient and is almost as shiny as my earrings (just a tiny notch below compared to PP's). The white color matches perfectly with the earrings though. I can't speak for the 9-10 mm on Costco.com because I have not seen it in person. As far as ordering online from Costco.com, I don't think you have an option to specify anything. Even the Tahitian pearl strand comes as is, no overtone can be specified. I have also seen this strand in the store a few years ago. If my memory serves correctly, the pearls are good quality but not shiny as my Tahitian dangle earrings from TPO's specials. They (Costco's) were dark grey body with dark gray/green overtone.