[Caitlin]

The color is so bright they look dyed at first glance. Are they natural in top picture? I take that back, they have several shades. Nice.

They are unstrung pearls meant for beaders. I am wondering why you want to show them here. (we do have a beader's forum better suited to unstrung beads)

I am wondering what you plan to do with them- make something with them or sell them as is?

Have any huge pearls 12mm and up? Any shape. Baroque ok.

[mandyshan]

Yes ,our family are making the business of f pearls .i really want to let more people know zhuji pears which is the natural fresh water pearls .

[Raisondetre]

As far as I know Zhuji pearls are cultured, not natural. Freshwater pearls are mostly from Zhuji - Jeremy Shepherd from PP sources from some of the farms there. I've passed Zhuji on the way to Yiwu myself.

[salem]

I got the impression she meant natural colored, as opposed to dyed. No?

[mandyshan]

yeah ,the color is not dyed .

[mandyshan]

all of the pearls are freshwater ,some of color is dyed not natural just the photos is not good than actual practicality .

[nlerner]

This one is decorating my bathroom.....a superb kitsch !!!

[jshepherd]

Those figurines are a lot of fun. I have give a lot of them away over the years to animal rescue groups. They auction them off at fund raisers. They are always a hit.

[salem]

Hi,

Very cute figurines. Mandy, I was wondering in the thrid picture above the eagle picture, is that a pig on the shelf? I know it is the Year of the Boar, and it looked like a pig nose showing. Just curious because I like pigs.

[Caitlin]

Nora
That horse is so cute! It is cuddley.

Mandy,
Is that a horse or pony next to the pig? I'd love to see it. And a better pic of the Dragon too.

[Mandy]

I dunno...these pearl animals are kinda creepy to me. Some can be cute (like nlerner's horse) but...yeah, not my cup of tea!

[Raisondetre]

I think the horse looks good, as does the dragon/crane, but it's mainly for really hardcore NCNs - I'm not quite that hardcore. Nice novelty items. I'd rather wear the pearls on myself though. I think the first picture shows a dog. Not too sure though.

I had no idea they could do it with pearls. Anymore surprises?

[Satine De La Courcel]

And I thougth I had an expensive hobby! Cute.

[mandyshan]

Originally Posted by salem

Hi,

Very cute figurines. Mandy, I was wondering in the thrid picture above the eagle picture, is that a pig on the shelf? I know it is the Year of the Boar, and it looked like a pig nose showing. Just curious because I like pigs.

yes ,it's pig's nose .

[salem]

I thought so, I am pretty good at spotting pigs! it is kinda weird, I never thought pigs were cute until I came to Japan. Now I love them and see them everywhere(esp as kids toys). I had never seen anything like these figurines before. How common are they?