Tucson - United States Pearl Co./American Shell Co.

[GemGeek]

These guys were great! I bought a hank of violet blue pearls. They are in the Care Ehret post as a background, but the light makes the color all wrong.

Anyway, here is a pictorial visit to share with you...

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These were fluttery pearls that were second-growth from the pockets that formerly held stars, so they're kind of like cornflake keshis with star tails...

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Yummy drops...

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Rosebud or druzy pearls...

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More coming....;)

[GemGeek]

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This second photo had some lovely circle' golden south sea pearls. I don't see much of this type because they're getting too good. ;)

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More coming...;)

[GemGeek]

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[GemGeek]

Colorful pillowy stars...
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Notice that leaving the brownish coating on the pearls is in style now....
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That's it for now. Who knows how long my battery will last? And the people walking by think I'm strange for computing in my car! ;)

I got away with the photos partly because I asked permission from the owners, but most shows expressly forbid photography, so I'm not sure if I'll get away with it when I go to AGTA on Thursday. I'll be in conferences until Thursday, so that's all the news from Blaire.;)

[la_corsetiere]

Oh my god...my heart is pounding...GREAT photos!!! I want them all!!!

Sheri

[Caitlin]

Great photos. I am so trained I didn't even ask about photos. All the rules for all shows say NO, NO NO! Except Tom asked us to take some. Pattye's camera's macro was blurry, so I have to remember to bring mine. I think the AGTA and the GLDA are the strictest.

I will say US Pearl has the most saturated colors and their pearls are round, say compared to Pearllunar. They cost a fair amount too. They have three booths. I forgot about the one in the Pavillion. Their main booth is at the Dayz Inn up the road from the Riverpark Inn a bit. they will also be at the GLDA.

[Raisondetre]

Ooh, I so want curtains of pink stars!

[Cathybear]

Ohhhh WOW!!! They are all gorgeous!! Thank you so very much for posting photos!!!

[Mandy]

So beautiful...thank you so much for posting these! They made my day!

[youngster]

Thanks so much for posting (and getting the pics) Blaire. I'm so impressed!

[salem]

Hi Blaire,

LOL, I think you almost gave me a heartattack. I didn't read your first post so carefully and thought the pics were going to be of your purchases. As I scanned post the first post, the thought "Oh my God" went through my head. After several posts it became clear to me that these must be stock photos. LOL I really thought you were clearing out the booths for a second. Beautiful pictures. I love the circled SS ones...so lovely.

[Ingykiz]

WOW, Blaire. I feel like I have been there, right next to you. You have missed your calling. I think you would make a fabulous Photo journalist!
I am glad I don't have a pearl business. I could never part with anything!

[GemGeek]

Hi Guys! I got a kick out of reading your comments. I sure wish I could have all those pearls!!!;)

I went back today to do some last minute stuff and I stopped by to get a photo of the charming gentlemen that were working the booth. Well....I immediately forgot their names - darn it! Maybe they will post and introduce themselves.

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One is a pearl designer and he was matching big baroques while I was there...

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You'll have to tilt your head to see the last one! :rolleyes:

They shade from one end to the other.

[GemGeek]

I tried to get a better photo of the hank of lavender pearls, but they are hard to capture. One thing I did notice, is how much the color varies from strand to strand. Their designer said that there was one great strand waiting to be separated out from the nine I have. It might be time for me to try my hand at pearl matching! :eek:

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What do you think -- should I try it?

[john675]

Hi Gemgeek,
Your hand looks like it is bathing in lavender pearls. They are lovely. There looks like some very nice pearls in there for you to pick out. I can't wait to see your "hand picked" necklace when you are finished. Be sure to show us!
John

[Sueki]

Thanks so much for the photos. Blaire,
Just everything is absolutely gorgeous - but I confess to being transfixed on that ring of yours....