OK, I am back in Hawaii (although only in the Honolulu airport so far) and with a couple of hours to kill thought I'd get these posted. I left Eliko with some very nice pearls and a really faboo (love it) experience. Very easy to work with and the nicest people. Thanks Maren and Cynthia! I never made it to any other pearl places except some streetside ones, and I found myself unable to go commercial after being in there. It is so amazing to literally dig through strands of pearls and decide by looking, touching and holding them up to your neck. I'm spoiled, and am more determined then ever to get to Pearl Paradise and look at their wares as well. I changed my mind on a couple of the strands and left with all 3 South Seas pearls (although one that wasn't in the original pics). I took the 2 big ones on "memo" so I haven't bought them yet, and have to decide whether to keep them or send them back. I wish I were big time and could get a lot and not worry about moving it, but alas... I had a hard time with the colors because the apt. I was staying in had very limited natural light (NYC), but I did get some that are pretty close, especially in the comparison pics. I also bought a strand of Tahitians for a necklace that a client has asked for (sorry Josh, she wants it right away). Anyway, take a look everyone. I feel like a real pearl person now, and also see that I am no longer a junior member, which is fitting considering how much I've become engrossed in all of this.
Thanks everyone! Stand by for more.
1) Golden SS keshis
2) Close Up of keshis
3) Lavendar baroques
4) Lavender rounds -really had a hard time with the colors on the full strand pic.
5) The "white" SS that I am keeping. I will probably make an enhancer pendant from it that would go on the golden strand in some fantasy world.
