[pernula]

I only got one, I didn't realize we were allowed to get more than one

http://www.pearlparadise.com/detail.aspx?ID=1741

But I also managed to get one of the monthly special, it seems so pretty and such good value

I started shopping pretty much as soon as after I got the email. Still, a number were gone. Some folks here are faster than the stock brokers I saw on TV, that is for sure .

pernula

[pernula]

Jeremy,

Is Casey's guess of orient grading correct? I.e., slight, medium, good, intense?

What about luster? My guess is medium, good, high, excellent.

Thanks,
pernula

[knotty panda]

Originally Posted by boo

I got 3 strands that I felt were rather similar since I wanted to mix them together, but now I am regretting not having different looks, lol. (Of course, if I went the other way, I'd be regretting not having them be similar! )

I am also so very happy that the offerings have chanced to come on days that I am home. My work schedule is all over the place and changes every week, and my worksite has a block on all non-intranet websites

Boo, you just slay me! I have the same work/shopping problem. Most internet sites are blocked at work and you have to submit a work-related request to be able to access it. Most of my regular haunts are blocked, except this one. I'm sure one day they will discover it and block it too. My home e-mail is blocked, so I won't know if I actually bought anything or not until I get home this evening. We shall see.

Regardless of my fate, congratulations to everyone! These are truly a rare treat.

[knotty panda]

Dear Pmorna: So sorry, I just saw your post. These pearls are a special offer which Mr. Shepherd has had in the works for several months after harvest. He knew there would be a limited quantity and did not make the offer to purchase public. But, I am sure if quantities permit, he will make those available to those who have asked. Also, if this offer does not present itself to you, I'm sure some other treat will in the future. Please be patient.

[xeresana]

Wow! People are fast. I didn't start shopping until almost an hour after the email went out. I was at work and stuck in a lunch meeting. I was pleased to see that there were some strands left. I was on the losing end of a duplicate order. The strand I *did* get was http://www.pearlparadise.com/detail.aspx?ID=1748

I only bought one because I was trying to be kind to my fellow pearl-lovers. However, now that it's evening, I'm quite tempted to grab one more strand.

[youngster]

Oh no! I forgot it was today. How dumb was that? I think all the best strands are gone.

[Casey.R]

Youngster there are still some very nice strands. I remember when the untreated colored strands went on sale I realized over a day late because I'd been out of town and I still got one I love!

[xeresana]

Youngster,

There still are several strands available. I thought that by now, everyone had gotten their strands so I went back and ordered a second. Sorry! There were still some to choose from, though. The second one I got is http://www.pearlparadise.com/detail.aspx?ID=1784
I wonder if they could be combined into one longer strand. I mean, I know they *could* but, I wonder, if it would look OK.

[jshepherd]

Originally Posted by pernula

Jeremy,
Is Casey's guess of orient grading correct? I.e., slight, medium, good, intense?
What about luster? My guess is medium, good, high, excellent.
Thanks,
pernula

Those were actually my notes taken literally. I went through each strand a made brief notations over the course of a couple of weeks. When our newest team member built the pages, a lot of what I wrote was incorporated into the descriptions in a rather unique way. But Casey's was correct. Slight and medium were are very close, though. As you saw in the pictures, even those had pretty good orient. A few were spectacular.

[GemGeek]

Even if the orient is "slight", you'll see a lot of color because most of these pearls have screaming overtones!

Woo Hoo!

I zipped home as fast as I could, got home about 11:15, and jumped online. I only had a few minutes before I had to leave for a business meeting, so I had to pick quickly. Wow, Y'all are FAST!

I went for the more baroque type and slightly darker color because I wanted one that didn't look like akoyas. I'm going to tease my gem geek friends and see if they can guess what kind of pearls they are - just like Jeremy teased us. (#105)

Okay, here's my little darling (come to mama!)

Cheers,
Blaire

[Raisondetre]

It's almost sold out! There are only 9 strands left unsold, and I suspect it's not been updated, so there might be fewer than that.

All in all great fun - I really did imagine jumping into shark infested waters. I just hope there are more exotics than untreated baroque Akoyas - I won't be that lucky to have time off to order it next time!

[Mandy]

Too bad for me! :T I caught this too late and all the ones that are available are out of my price range. Perhaps next time...if there IS a next time, that is :P

[youngster]

OK, so I ended up with #132. 7.2 - 8.5 mm. I wanted something a bit smaller and this should do it. I hope I chose well, as I did it fast and there wasn't a lot left to choose from!

[youngster]

So, I get a pm from a kind member, pointing me to a nice strand. I think some more, and then go back and buy #139 for $75. I think I'll give it to my sister for Christmas. (Lucky girl.) If I can part with it. Actually, I'll enjoy comparing the two as well, since the first strand was almost twice the cost as the second. That'll be fun.

[Ingykiz]

I was lucky enough to buy 2 strands, but not until I drove Kirsten at PP crazy over which to buy. I had one in my cart that someone else got coz I was too slow. I was sad so I treated myself to
SWN000-111
18-inch 8.0 to 10.4mm Cultured Akoya Freeform Baroque Pearl Necklace
and
SWN000-106
18-inch 7.5 to 10.4mm Cultured Akoya Freeform Baroque Pearl Necklace
I did feel like I was vindicated by buying those beautiful strands!
Thanks