[pearlescence]

Margaret Thatcher- see the latest Vogue. The lady still does not turn from pearls
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As to stars...I had an admiring Anne Kirkbride looking at my pearls today

[jshepherd]

If the Mikimoto company saw that article they would probably get legally involved. That is baaaaad!

It it too bad that the article has quotes from Betty Sue King and Jack Lynch. Both know what they are talking about but the journalist clearly misquoted them or took pieces of what they said and used them out of context. This is, unfortunately, very common as I've mentioned before. There was once an article about us in the LA Business journal that was so filled with misquotes and misinformation that I called the editor and had the piece removed from their Web site.

[salem]

hi Terry,


This is so funny. I saw that article too, and I was so disturbed I sent Mikimoto US an email about it. They wrote back within ten minutes(because I accidentally hit send without the link) So I think Mainstreet.com is in for some bad times. lol

Hi Salem,
please let us know if you see something in print about this...

[Heidi]

I am curious to hear, as well. Accountability in this day of reporting on the internet can be pretty slim, so it's great that you sent a message.

[salem]

I am not sure if I will get a response. *sniff* I got the first one because their blood was riled up and I forgot the link. But nothing since. Of course, it has only been 24 hours, but a nice thank you wuld be nice. But really, rather than a thank you, I would prefer an insiders view into what happened. lol If only I could get a gossipy Mikimoto employee. In a couple days I will write to inquire, and if I hear anything, I will let you all know.

Jen

PS that's if I am not in the hospital bringing forth my own little pearl. Due date June 17th.

[Heidi]

Originally Posted by salem

PS that's if I am not in the hospital bringing forth my own little pearl. Due date June 17th.

Very exciting! Now that we have our other stuff forum, please share photos of your little pearl.

[salem]

Hi all.

Well, I never heard back from Mikimoto about the article I alerted them to (see above), but I did got to the mainstreet.com site and checked the article. A lot of it has been rewritten and reference to Miki has been removed. So I guess they must have at least threatened action to get the change, but I didn't see any retraction or apology for the mistake. But to tell the truth, I didn't really look. But at least now they are referring to cultured pearls and fakes as different items, so that's good.

On the baby front, still no progress. I am hoping for this next week(I will enter week 41 on Tuesday). It's hard not to be disappointed, but then I remember that pearls that stay in the water longer have a more beautiful nacre, so maybe it's true my for my little pearl too. Just as long as he hurries up now. lol

Thanks for the update, Salem,

Seems like nobody apologizes anymore--they just say "oops, my bad" ---or takes time to say an appropriate thank you--but you know you did a good thing. Hummm, we certainly don't want your little pearl to turn into a ruby!!! Sending all good thoughts your way!

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

Pattye

[Sueki]

Hi Salem,
The best things are worth waiting for....
Good luck and best wishes for next week, or whenever ....
Me, I'm eagerly awaiting my first grandchild - due in two weeks.

Good work on getting that article revised, too.
Thank you.

[Mervione]

Speaking of pearls being born... There´s some chicken eggs here that are hatching today! Everyone is very excited.

[Pearl_dreams]

Hang in there Salem! Mine arrived a week late. It does get hard to wait, though.

[Nerida]

Hi Salem - wishing you warm thoughts from Australia for your new pearl. The waiting gets SOOO hard, though - keep your spirits up! Can't wait to see some photos!

Sueki - lucky you - all the best for your family in these last few weeks, too!

[richipat]

I want to go back post #42 from gravityalwayswins....about wearing pearls with less traditional outfits.

It is very common here in the deep south -- Atlanta -- to see pearls on women wearing sun dresses, casual outfits and occasionally even shorts.

The Lilly Pulitzer crowd loves to wear pearls with Lilly dresses.
They look good, don' they?

[olmander]

Sorry, I was away for a couple of weeks and did not check the forum regularly, so I am late with responding.

Richipat, it is not only in the deep south - I also noticed that pearls become a common element of the summer outfit here in Europe. Just sitting at an EU meeting and watching somebody in a very casual summer outfit with a textile rucksack (which by itself is quite a trend - imagine, a really formal meeting!) - and with beautiful pearls on the neck. Quite real, not fake, not from the supermarket. Good quality stuff.

Salem, good luck with the baby!
Sueki, I understand your sentiments: my older son is getting married in September and my first thought is - I want grandchildren! asap!!!