[Raisondetre]

They do tend to grow on you, don't they? I was like that initially, especially since I started off with freshadamas which are virtually flawless. But the more pearls I saw, the more I realized that they are naturally formed and like all organic things, have their own particular birthmarks. You won't get anything better than Hanadamas, and TPO is the cheapest I've found for them. You can however, aim to swap them for just AAA if you think it's not that much of a difference in terms of appearance. It would be "value for money" so to say if you're not convinced Hanadamas are really all that.

[pearllove]

Here is an update on the Hanadamas. I returned it and its matching bracelet and earrings to TPO. While the Hanadama was beautiful, I just couldn't get over the blemishes. They more blemished pearls were concentrated in the middle of the strand and I kept noticing them whenever I looked at it.

Thank you PG members for your advice and kindness,
pearllove

P.S. I ordered two 8-9mm Freshadama sets (pink and lavender) from PP. They are due to arrive tomorrow.

[Reiah]

Hi PearlLove,
Just wondering how your freshadama pearls turned out? Would love to see some pics...
Reiah

[pearllove]

Hi Reiah,
I posted pictures of my freshwaters on the Show Us Your Pearls Forum.

[Casey.R]

Did you get your new lavender strand? I remember you said there were some matching issues.

[pearllove]

Dear Casey.R,
I've been so busy that I still have not had a chance to return the lavender set to correct the matching problems. I am hoping to get to the post office this week.