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SpaceNeedle
10-07-2007, 01:05 AM
The piece that my friend and I were looking at was http://www.anandia.com/127mm-tahitian-black-pearl-pendant-p-321.html and the price seemed to be very good for a 12.7mm AAA Tahitian.

I had a bad experience with Pearls by Angel Carol and wanted to check with experts here.
Caitlin
10-07-2007, 01:22 AM
I remember someone asking about getting a necklace restrung. They finally found Anandia on their own and reported back they were happy with the restring job. That's all I know about them.

The price on the one you want looks ok for all those pave diamonds, but the pearl looks pretty boring for a really good Tahitian. Even though they describe the overtones, they couldn't get them on camera. Since others can get the overtones very well --look at some of the photos of Tahitians on this website that are much better photos--, it does not impress me when the words do not match the object. It is kind of a middling Tahitian, I guess. IMO.

Personally, for the money I would put it into the pearl, not the diamonds. You could get a really good Tahitian for the same money with no decorations. A really good Tahitian does not need extra bling to take your breath away. IMHO.
SpaceNeedle
10-07-2007, 01:30 AM
Wow!!! what a quick response :) Thank you so much Caitlin for your inputs. My friend and I just started to admire pearls and apparently we still know nothing :o .

We will check with vendors on this forum to see if they could create a similar piece.
Caitlin
10-07-2007, 01:37 AM
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/joshhumbert/plaquettefloue.jpg
Caitlin
10-07-2007, 01:41 AM
How about these apples-er Tahitians?


Okay here we go.... The baroque is from Anne Simmone in Moorea. It has absolutely the most amazing lustre. This was my first purchase. It was only a few hundred. I have never seen anything like the lustre and tried to compare every other pearl I looked at to it. The earrings are from Ron's. I think they were about a thousand. He was awesome. He will send a car for you. The 13mm and the three other loose ones are from the Pearl Markets in Papette.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v90/ancienthills/Tahiti%202006/100_0255.jpg
GemGeek
10-07-2007, 01:55 AM
Go Caitlin, Go Caitlin!!!
SpaceNeedle
10-07-2007, 02:45 AM
How about these apples-er Tahitians?


OMG!!!... :eek: Could you please PM me on how I am going to get one of these beauties?
Caitlin
10-07-2007, 03:29 AM
I am not sure, but I think you can PM or email member "Josh". The top picture is his. He actually cultures them in an environmentally sensitive way and is a member on this forum.

Also try Jeremy Shepherd of Pearl Paradise. I think he bought some of Josh's pearls but I have no idea what the deal is but tell him what you want.
Caitlin
10-07-2007, 04:44 PM
Here are some more of Josh's pearls
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/joshhumbert/clflash.jpg
SpaceNeedle
10-07-2007, 05:12 PM
Caitlin - :eek: :eek: Now I totally understand when you referred to the piece we looked at as 'boring'. They do look amazing!!

As I mentioned in the PM I sent to you, I feel so restless these days since I started looking into pearls. I sincerely hope I won't end up to be a pearl addict :o .
nlerner
10-07-2007, 05:47 PM
I sincerely hope I won't end up to be a pearl addict :o .

You will, you will, if you are not one already.......;)

Welcome to the club!
Caitlin
10-07-2007, 05:48 PM
As they say around here, M-UUHahahaha!!!:p
Josh
10-07-2007, 05:57 PM
Golly, thanks Caitlin for posting those pics of mine. It's good to feel the love:)
Space needle, I'm sorry but I think you are already too far gone! To better understand Tahitian pearls please go to www.kamokapearls.com. I tried to make it as complete as possible in the info and the pictures. I don't service the public though but would recommend people who have purchased my pearls, namely Pearl Paradise. PM me if you want more info. Thanks!
GemGeek
10-07-2007, 06:05 PM
Another person succumbs to the evil pearl lust...

Muah hah hah!

It's TOO LATE!:eek:

Enjoy your newfound obsession.;)
pattye
10-07-2007, 06:14 PM
You're safe with us, Spaceneedle!

Yup, it is way, way too late---

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time
Sueki
10-07-2007, 06:47 PM
Too late, Spaceneedle - now that you've seen Caitlin's pics. and Josh's pearls, you are already addicted.
Sigh, just go with it and enjoy...
And welcome to the club.
GemGeek
10-07-2007, 06:50 PM
Maybe we should change the name to "Pearl Addicts Anonymous".;)
Sueki
10-07-2007, 06:59 PM
That'd do no good in my case, Blaire.
My daughter 'phoned the other evening and I took a while to get to the 'phone.
Her words to me when I answered were "I suppose you were upstairs playing with your pearls...." :D
GemGeek
10-07-2007, 08:38 PM
That'd do no good in my case, Blaire.
My daughter 'phoned the other evening and I took a while to get to the 'phone.
Her words to me when I answered were "I suppose you were upstairs playing with your pearls...." :D

Uh oh! You're not anonymous anymore!;)
jerin
10-07-2007, 11:19 PM
Too late, Spaceneedle - now that you've seen Caitlin's pics. and Josh's pearls, you are already addicted.
Sigh, just go with it and enjoy...
And welcome to the club.


Hi Spaceneedle,

here some more beautiful Tahitians, photographed by Jeremy of Pearl Paradise. Welcome to us members, who adore pearls!
Josh
10-07-2007, 11:37 PM
OK, I'm a hair biased but isn't the above photo proof that Tahitian pearls make all others pale in comparison? Seriously, can anyone argue with that?
GemGeek
10-08-2007, 12:06 AM
One thing's for sure, Josh, those are not BORING pearls!!!:p
jshepherd
10-08-2007, 12:31 AM
I have to chime in to say those pearls were photographed by Natalie, not me. I wish I could take credit! That was from some old super-pearl thread, I think...
tanakarn1
10-08-2007, 12:33 AM
I am not a big fan of black pearls, but after seeing the pics form you guys :eek: , I 'm changing. I do love Tahitian pearls :)
jerin
10-08-2007, 07:56 AM
I have to chime in to say those pearls were photographed by Natalie, not me. I wish I could take credit! That was from some old super-pearl thread, I think...

Hi Jeremy,

give my regards to Natalie. She certainly is a great photographer! Nevertheless - these colours and the luster is just breathtaking!:)
SpaceNeedle
10-08-2007, 01:27 PM
Thank you all for comments/suggestions. I emailed Jeremy and Kirsten last night. If everything goes well, I will post a picture or two of my first Tahitian. :D
Sueki
10-08-2007, 03:08 PM
Congrats, Spaceneedle, I'm sure you will be highly delighted with your purchase.
And yes, please, do post pics. when you can.
youngster
10-08-2007, 08:49 PM
Excellent! I look forward to seeing your pics spaceneedle. I love Tahitians as well, but my purchase keeps getting side-tracked by all the other lovelies that pop up (freshadama, baroque akoya, etc.)
Caitlin
10-14-2007, 06:55 PM
Hi fellow Zonie!
I am glad you found us and got a bit educated about pearls. I really want to see a picture of the one you chose!

I hope to see you visit from time to time -with more pictures of pearls you acquired....;)
SpaceNeedle
10-14-2007, 10:25 PM
Hello :)

I acquired a GORGEOUS tear-drop shape Tahitian which is awaiting for a perfect finding/mounting...which I have not yet found :(. I'll post the final piece as soon as it's done.


Hi fellow Zonie!
I am glad you found us and got a bit educated about pearls. I really want to see a picture of the one you chose!

I hope to see you visit from time to time -with more pictures of pearls you acquired....;)