[jshepherd]

What do any of you think of these 'blended' strands? White, to off-white, to light colors, to darker, to deepest in the center. I just wanted to see what they would look like...

I like them.

I also like them - they are striking! I'd like to see them in softer muted pastel colors - that would be beautiful.

I'm not crazy about them.

I like them, as long as the center color is not too dark.

[Caitlin]

Very bold statement! I think they are a creative use of the colors. They have an ethnic feel about them. Also the accumulation of all the strands in one photo has a bakelite effect on me for some reason.

If I had a pile of pearls like that, I'd try stringing some on shorter runs of colors. Maybe take 9 pearls to go from light to dark back to light and repeat that rhythm for the entire strand. (or 5 or 15 pearls etc.) depending on the total number of shades available in a run and the length of the strand. I think it would be a gentler presentation of each color range.

I have never like the way people clump the colors in multi-colored strands, but I know I would like more complex patterns of colors such as this idea.

when i read the description before the pic popped up i thought "oh, i won't like this...." but then i saw the pic and my immediate reaction was "oh, wait! those are kinda pretty..."

i assume you would present these as single strands, so really i would need to see them that way to comment one way or the other. grouped together like that they have a very different dynamic than they would as a single strand.

i definitely think there is potential there for a unique and beautiful look.....

erin

ETA: those are some pretty, shiny pearls!

If there were just triple strands with lighter shades between the strands I would like them. Otherwise I have to agree with Caitlin.

Jerin

[jshepherd]

I am a bit undecided personally. There is a lot of work involved in doing these, and if I decided to carry them I would have the matched in China, of course, but they may just forever be samples.
You will like this, Zeide. The luster is natural, these are from the 7-8mm untreated lot that I told you about. I have polished the pearls (post drill), but no bleach/luster treatments.

Here is a single strand shot to give you a better idea of the look.

[Caitlin]

Stringing patterns like this is much more like what I do- I just never did it with natural colored fw pearls. I think that is a fabulous idea- if you have enough to choose from!

I was serious about my stringing idea. I think it would look wonderful. I hope you try at least one. In purple.

Hmmm, WEll to be honest I like them and I don't..... I can see the multi strands being a bold sttement for some outfits and working and other combos not so much, I can aslo see some individual strands the same way...

Before I make a permanent decision on the mater ( I look at a number of things before I make a definate decision about pearls)

How are you planning on marketing them? to high end fashion and evening wear? or business minded fold that need todo the 3 pc suit thing, or to more of the "masses" Could I wear them to work with a nice sweater and dress pants? or how about a mutiple interchangeable strand idea where teh lady can mix and match 1,2 or three strands depending on if she is wearing formal wear or Jeans...

Other than that I like how they area presented in the pictures.

Sorry If I am not of much help... but I am honest.....

Ash

I like the idea of graduation in color as opposed to size. Where would I be able to price and purchase a strand of these?

Zeide,

Thanks for elaborating on the colors.

Zeide,

Thanks for the list and clarification on colors. Where did you learn this? Can you recommend a good supplier of all nacre freshwaters?

I like the various color shading that you have created in your necklaces. They are very unique and have a warm glow about them. I really think you have something there.