Pearls on Etsy

[waimeamomi]

I posted this on another thread, but check out this web site for

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=11122

There are beautiful and unusual listings on Etsy and I got to make a page of them. There are 2 from our PGers (not me) and some really nice work by strangers out there making great things. Enjoy. :)

[Mervione]

Thanks again Sheryl, it´s always nice to get compliments but this is even nicer!

[waimeamomi]

These aren't pearls, but I don't want to start another thread. My etsy shop has been a bust so far, but I've totally gotten into making treasuries, and think that on a site as humongous as Etsy, networking will eventually pay off. Anyway, it's another way to spend my time when no one is around the PG. Clicking onto the treasury by others helps me get noticed, but also all the artisans that are on it. Check it out - there are some pretty cool things here. http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=19390

(hope this is OK to post)

[waimeamomi]

My latest treasury. You click and I get more attention. Maybe even a sale someday! But even better, you see more of the Etsy artisans.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=20079

[pattye]

Hi Sheryl,

That's a great one! I can't believe how many times you have gotten in! That's terrific! I have GOT to figure that treasury stuff out---------

[waimeamomi]

Thanks Pattye,
It's my OCD thing, and sometimes the time zone thing helps me, but mostly it's just determination. I check to see when the number will fall and then stand by. One night I stayed up to catch the treasury, and fell asleep with my laptop on my lap about 5 minutes before the count dropped. It's kind of like doing live bidding on eBay, but it doesn't cost any money. I think the next one I do will go back to the pearl theme.

[waimeamomi]

This is a pearl based treasury.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=20988
Some really cool stuff.

[Nathan Reed]

This is a pearl based treasury.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=20988
Some really cool stuff.

Fantastic! Actually this is the first I could see. All the others had expired.
I was completely taken by the ORBIS. It may not be the best thing I've ever seen when compared logically, but this one's got a hook in my heart. :o Thank you, thank you, thank you, for the link.

[waimeamomi]

I like that one too, but I had to wonder how the pearl holds up against scratching. I'd love to see that one with a really wild circle.

[Nathan Reed]

I like that one too, but I had to wonder how the pearl holds up against scratching.

:cool: Hmmm. I hadn't thought of that. Good point, but such a pity...

[waimeamomi]

Some gorgeous things in here.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=21631

[waimeamomi]

Getting ready for Thanksgiving. The extra clicks help me climb the list.


http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=22411

[waimeamomi]

Second part of the recipe.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=23035

[Amrita]

You've got some lovely creations over there, Sheryl! And very artistically photographed too, I might add! Well done, and good luck! ;)

[waimeamomi]

There are even some pearls in this one, and some very nice jewelry. Your clicks help all the artists listed!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=23892

[waimeamomi]

I think this one is my favorite so far! Check out the beaded Shoe, the 3 sisters and the mother bowl especially.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=25960

[Sueki]

:) Love the mother bowl...

[waimeamomi]

I know - especially the "what the hell was I thinking." Love your new avatar - new looks for the New Year!

[pattye]

I would enjoy looking at the treasuries a lot more if they didn't take so long to download--am I the only one with that problem? I do have high speed fiber optic, not dial-up, usually pretty fast, but it is so slow I don't look there very often.

[Sueki]

Thanks for your comment Sheryl,
Yes, I loaded the original avatar this morning then noticed your new one which is great.
So I thought I'd have a change too. :)

Pattye,
Yes it takes a while to load here, too. And I'm on some kind of super-duper broadband, so I reckon it's the site maybe.

[Drucilla]

I would enjoy looking at the treasuries a lot more if they didn't take so long to download--am I the only one with that problem? I do have high speed fiber optic, not dial-up, usually pretty fast, but it is so slow I don't look there very often.

Same for me, Pattye.

[waimeamomi]

The treasury with the spinning thing - is that what you mean takes too long? After it comes on you should just be able to click each one and it pops up as an additional screen. That's weird. When I click it only takes a second or 2 while the spinning thing builds.

[pattye]

It seems really strange--if I click on your link above, it takes approx 16 sec for it to come up. If I click on Treasury on the front page it takes about 13 sec to get the numbers.

[Nerida]

Sheryl - I don't open the treasuries because they take over 30 secs here with Australian broadband (definitely slower than most others, but still the fastest available here..) Sad, because I would love to see them!

[waimeamomi]

That is really, really strange. I just went to Etsy to open, and the treasury page in general took me about 6 seconds. What web browser are you using. I use Safari, but still it shouldn't take that long. I will investigate!!!

[waimeamomi]

OK, give this one a try. I did read on the Etsy forum that things were slow on the weekend because of so much traffic, so hopefully these will load faster.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=26956

[MWP]

I think etsy is a great resource for artists. I had not heard of the treasury until tonight, but I have actually bought some rings on etsy a while back and they are beautiful. I ordered them and the artist hand-crafted them to fit me.

If you have another link to your treasury I would love to check it out!

[waimeamomi]

those are the links above if you want to look!

[MWP]

The red theme looks great. Good luck with the treasury!

[waimeamomi]

Try look, try look!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury.php

[waimeamomi]

Here's the latest. This one is jewelry and there are some pearls in it!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=37819
Thanks for the support!

[waimeamomi]

Happy New Year - this one is all pearl's with a familiar name included
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=38138

This one is all the New Year
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=30345

Thanks for your support!

[claudenancy]

Great pendant Pattye!

[Mervione]

Had another sale a few days ago. Just wanted to share.

Glee.

[waimeamomi]

Had another sale a few days ago. Just wanted to share.

Glee.

I also got another sale over Christmas - my first non-PG sale! A pair of Tahitian earrings, feels good,yes?

Here's my latest -
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=38782

[laurenb]

Woohoo! Sales are very exciting!

[waimeamomi]

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=39415

Here's another. Thanks for looking - gems and yes, Poils!

[Monty Hall]

Hi, waimeamomi,

I've clicked on all of your treasury links, and all appear to have expired! (I am supposed to be able to connect to treasuries).

What am I doing wrong? (I wanna see 'em!!! wanna see!!!)

Thanks,
CarolK ;)

p.s. Actually, never mind, I was able to link to your creations via the "I Hear It's Your Birth Stone" treasury. Your photos and pieces are gorgeous!!! drool...

[MistofCassiopeia]

Yes I tried as well but got the same response "all expired"

[waimeamomi]

sorry everyone. An Etsy treasury is a temporary collection that expires. That's why I keep making and posting new ones. You feature a theme or a collection of items that you like and the more views and clicks and comments,the higher the ratings. You bring attention to your own shop through featuring others and you have to hit a certain time window to even get in. It literally opens up and if you aren't there you have to wait for a certain number of treasuries to expire. It's a game and a creation at the same time which why I like making and sharing them. Next time I'll include expiration day and time. Thanks again for looking.

[waimeamomi]

This one is all pearls. It expires on Sunday around 5:00 HST. (10 p.m. EST)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=36574

[waimeamomi]

All pearls - some nice designs.
Click & comment if you'd like.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=38287

This one expires Mon. 9:21 HST.

[callire]

Yay! I can finally see one. They're all so beautiful. I wish I could take that gold ring home with me!

[waimeamomi]

Been away for a while on this - but check these out. Some amazing pearls and other pieces. Good until Tues. 8 a.m. PST ( I think)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=44524

[waimeamomi]

No pearls on this one - but something we could all use more of! Look and leave a comment, the more views, clicks and comments the higher it goes. It expires around 1:00 Sunday (Hawaiian time)
Cheers!
sheryl
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_west.php

[waimeamomi]

Here's a happy one! http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=49519 There's even a pearl or 2. Good until Friday evening (my time).

[laurenb]

Ooh, I really like the PMC flower power pendant-- would look great with a pearl in the center.

I've had a sale and two custom bracelet requests that turned into sales on etsy in the last couple of months.

Now I'm trying to decide if I should continue listing where my feedback is, or if I should list all the new stuff I've made on my other etsy account, which has the DBA/website name I plan to develop when I have a little time.

[waimeamomi]

That's a tough one. Maybe the administrators there could help you with combining/name changing.

[laurenb]

Wow-- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_14&listing_id=23142657&ga_search_query=tahitian&ga_search_type=tag_title_all&ga_page=&min=&max=&order=

[Hanaleimom]

Wow-- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_14&listing_id=23142657&ga_search_query=tahitian&ga_search_type=tag_title_all&ga_page=&min=&max=&order=

Very unique! However, I didn't know Tahitian comes that small, 6.5 mm? All the publications or articles I've read said the smallest are 7.5-8mm. If it's 6.5 then the nucleus is 4.9mm (6.5-.8-.8) ?

[waimeamomi]

I think they look like the real deal - they say 6.5 in diameter. I love the design, the pearls aren't top drawer, and who knows if they have the 8.8 nacre, especially given everything that's been on the Tahitian forum lately.

[waimeamomi]

Also, don't forget to leave a comment if you look. I'm trying to move up the Hot list and all those things count!

[waimeamomi]

This is an all pearl treasury. These are a variety of artists from the Etsy community (and one from ours). By building the treasury, I get to look at all the amazing work that is going on out there. By building the treasury, I help call attention to those featured artists. If you open all the items and leave a message, it boosts the treasury ratings, and helps the artists listed. And I have fun!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=51934

This one expires Tues. night (my time)

[callire]

I've been eyeing these:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23142657

but I thought they might look too bulky in person. They also look a little heavy, no?

[knotty panda]

I think they would look fine if you happen to be 7' tall. A little heavy? How about hugely heavy. The design would be great for a bangle bracelet.

[callire]

I think they would look fine if you happen to be 7' tall. A little heavy? How about hugely heavy. The design would be great for a bangle bracelet.

Yeah, that would be my main problem. I'm 5'7" though, and I think I could probably pull them off with my collar bones/neck, but WOW! Those look like door-knockers, no?

I keep thinking of them rearranged to be like the druzy cascading drops...

[Mka4972]

Those are some large earrings...

[pattye]

Callire,

Just my opinion of course, I love ringed Tahitians, but these seem to have very light colored rings and brownish rings--but would give you lots of pearls for the buck if you wanted to rework them--don't see a lot of lustre, but could be much better in person.

[waimeamomi]

I've been eyeing these:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23142657

but I thought they might look too bulky in person. They also look a little heavy, no?

But they would be nice with some little Tahitian keishis. Hmmmmm.

[callire]

So much better! They'd be really light and dainty.

[waimeamomi]

This one's just for fun - no pearls.

It expires Sunday.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=52317

[pearlescence]

I started to have a surf around etsy and did a search on tahitian pearls. This is the first listing I looked at
Now call me a bit of a suspicious person but I don't think these are Tahitian....
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21988268&ref=sr_gallery_9&&ga_search_query=tahitian+pearls&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title
Mayhap an etsy-er can have a word with whoever needs having a word with, if they feel a word needs having here...

[pearlescence]

And these Tahitians are worth buying just for the price
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24533934&ref=sr_gallery_11&&ga_search_query=tahitian+pearls&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

[Nerida]

Coin pearls (FW) - nucleated with a button shaped disc... but at least they are priced as such.. unlike these (http://www.bobijou.com/jewellery/three-strand-white-coin-pearl-bracelet-10224/) which aren't labelled incorrectly, but the PRICE!!!

[pearlescence]

Ah yes, the UK's finest pearl seller[ 'most adored' they label themselves]. Have you spotted the £27,999.99 necklace (yes I have typed that correctly)
no size, no grading, no carat for the gold...
http://www.bobijou.com/jewellery/extremely-rare-natural-colour-pearl-necklace-10230/overview/550878/10/0

[waimeamomi]

Yeah, those types of sellers are everywhere on the internet, including Etsy. Misinformed, or misinforming. There are also a lot of valid sellers, but I guess it always pays to know your stuff. Nerida, there was no link on your post. I want to see!

[jerin]

Hi members,

perhaps the "Tahitian" with the coin pearls refers rather to their colour?
The second picture are dyed freshwaters, if real at all...

The price for the coin bracelet is ridiculous. I wonder if this seller ever can succeed in selling any pearls at all. But may be the £ are not English pounds?!:D:confused::eek:

[pearlescence]

the link to the coin pearls is under the 'these'
The company is based in Scotland so they are priced in GBP.

[waimeamomi]

Oh, this company is something else. Check these beauties out - http://www.bobijou.com/jewellery/natural-cultured-pearl-necklace-green-aventurine-beads-and-organza-ribbon-10139/overview/550810/10/0
Natural cultured pearls.

[pearlescence]

it's embarrassing really

[Sueki]

Good grief ! :eek:

[pattye]

Yep, fraud and misinformation abound on etsy, too--I have reported a few most flagrant--mass produced goods, not just jewelry, sold as handcrafted, so unfair to honest sellers. I email the seller first and ask them about their items and why same is on Chinese website? Usually get no reply at all. Not much time to spend doing Pearl Police work!

Wendy, I sent the Tahitian coin pearl earring lady a link to us here at P-G!

[Mervione]

Oh, this company is something else. Check these beauties out - http://www.bobijou.com/jewellery/natural-cultured-pearl-necklace-green-aventurine-beads-and-organza-ribbon-10139/overview/550810/10/0
Natural cultured pearls.

You made me laugh, thanks.

[pattye]

Well Friends,

Here's my exchange with Jeannie--

Hi Jeannie,

Hope you don't really think these are Tahitian--they are really great earrings and great price also! But not Tahitian! :) for great info about pearls, www.pearl-guide.com

Best,
Patricia



Ha-ha....I know they're not Tahitian....that's just the name I gave them because they have that color.

I do know my pearls, but I was using some poetic license in the title. :-)

Jeannie


(Me to Jeannie) Yeah, love that color--it's called peacock!

An informal group called the "Pearl Police" picked up on your listing; they go around on websites and ebay and find listings where various levels of "poetic license" have been taken in descriptions, and report them, then discuss them, not really good PR for you. I just volunteered as another etsy seller to bring it to your attention.

Best,
Patricia


Well personally, they need to lighten up. I've been making jewelry for over 13 years now. I know my names. My tags even say "freshwater pearl". Geez....

J

[waimeamomi]

But the question is, does everyone who buys them know them? Thanks, Pattye. I usually just skip over those types of things, and do not include anything in my treasurys (unless by accident) that is misrepresented or untrue. Maybe I'll be more police-like in the future, because I go through a lot of items to create on of those.

[pattye]

Sheryl, we all know by now that many of the buyers need educating--so it's no help at all when someone has this attitude. I wouldn't report her listing for this, but Etsy depends on other sellers reporting fraud-------so I think alot slips through. I still feel like one who is "tattling" and it"s uncomfortable; that's why I contact the seller first to see how they respond.

[laurenb]

The coin pearl seller has modified the listing. Worth a click.

I don't think the person who made the "Tahitian treat" deserved to be singled out though. Anyone who buys a decorated comb deserves what they get. :p

[pattye]

The glass pearl comb clearly says in the title "Swarovski pearls" so I let them off the hook. Thanks, Laurenb, for noting the change in the coin pearl listing!

[Island Bound]

Being one of the consumers that are slowly learning what to look for and how to spot it, sellers such as this frustrate me as their "poetic license" may cause someone to pay for something they are not receiving. I for one, tend to read very quickly and I would be likely to miss the freshwater tag.

Yes, it is buyer beware but this does not help build public confidence in buying online.

Julie

[Sueki]

Being one of the consumers that are slowly learning what to look for and how to spot it, sellers such as this frustrate me as their "poetic license" may cause someone to pay for something they are not receiving. I for one, tend to read very quickly and I would be likely to miss the freshwater tag.

Yes, it is buyer beware but this does not help build public confidence in buying online.

Julie


I have to agree.

[Nerida]

I have to agree.

I agree too, Sueki, and I find the seller's attitude frustrating. I can see her point, but it just leads to more misinformation, and more confusion.
And at no time does she say the pearls are dyed.... come on everyone, dyed pearls are dyed pearls... it doesn't matter how much the seller knows about pearls, it's about the consumer knowing what they have bought.

[pearlescence]

If the seller knows a lot about pearls does it not make the deception more serious?

[Nerida]

If the seller knows a lot about pearls does it not make the deception more serious?


One would think so.... I think in this instance, the seller didn't expect that the buyer would think they were Tahitians. She was just being light hearted, rather than deliberately deceptive. The end result however, is the same... a customer MAY still think they were buying Tahitians.

[Sueki]

One would think so.... I think in this instance, the seller didn't expect that the buyer would think they were Tahitians. She was just being light hearted, rather than deliberately deceptive. The end result however, is the same... a customer MAY still think they were buying Tahitians.


Light hearted maybe, but we have seen ebay sellers (rightly) slated on here for listing dyed freshwater pearls as Tahitian.
I see no difference between those Ebay sellers and the Etsy sellers or any others who describe dyed f.w.'s as Tahitian.

And quite apart from the honesty issue, I really wouldn't want to alienate my buyers by selling them something other than what they are expecting, and then having items returned to me.

[Nerida]

Light hearted maybe, but we have seen ebay sellers (rightly) slated on here for listing dyed freshwater pearls as Tahitian.
I see no difference between those Ebay sellers and the Etsy sellers or any others who describe dyed f.w.'s as Tahitian.


You are right. That's what I meant when I said that the end result is the same... there is no real difference between misleading the consumer by being light hearted, and misleading the consumer by being deliberately deceptive.

Sueki, I think it goes even further. I think that listing dyed freshwater pearls at all without stating that they are dyed is also incredibly misleading. The pearl-buying public, to a very large extent, has little knowledge of natural and dyed colours. To sell FW as "green" or "chocolate" or whatever without stating that they are dyed is just as misleading. I do sell a few chocolate pearls, and a few dyed black FW's. Most of my potential customers are truly amazed to hear that they are dyed. They just don't know.


And quite apart from the honesty issue, I really wouldn't want to alienate my buyers by selling them something other than what they are expecting, and then having items returned to me.
Today 08:26 AM


Or even worse, NOT have them returned to you and know that you have become part of the problem! Integrity is everything!

[Sueki]

You are right. That's what I meant when I said that the end result is the same... there is no real difference between misleading the consumer by being light hearted, and misleading the consumer by being deliberately deceptive.

Sueki, I think it goes even further. I think that listing dyed freshwater pearls at all without stating that they are dyed is also incredibly misleading. The pearl-buying public, to a very large extent, has little knowledge of natural and dyed colours. To sell FW as "green" or "chocolate" or whatever without stating that they are dyed is just as misleading. I do sell a few chocolate pearls, and a few dyed black FW's. Most of my potential customers are truly amazed to hear that they are dyed. They just don't know.


Again, I have to agree.

[pearlescence]

I agree (with myself?) and everyone else.
It would not enter my head to be economical with the truth.
I have some amazing big elliptical freshwaters which look like Tahitians. I have been trying to think of a way to convey this without making confusion. What do you all think of Tahitian-ish or Tahitian-like. Other suggestions?

[Nerida]

Wendy - how about - "Fabulous Freshwaters - you could swear these were Tahitians!"
These beautiful colour treated freshwater pearls are just amazing.... 12 - 13mm blah blah...?

[knotty panda]

Or, how about ...
... amazing big elliptical freshwaters which look like Tahitians.

... but aren't.

[pearlescence]

Well exactly. They aren't and they will not be described as being <insert hyperboles> or as tahitians, which was my point