[GemGeek]

There's something off on the size. I agree - it can't be accurate.

Forget that -- what an ugly necklace!

It's interesting to see what some people are trying to pass off as good quality, so don't feel bad about posting it.

Buyer beware

[salem]

lol


Thanks for that!! It was the ugliness that provoked me to post.

[GemGeek]

Actually, getting to see an example and then read everyone's thoughts on it has been one of the most entertaining and educational things on this site.

Anyone contemplating purchasing something expensive would do well to spend some time here!

[Valeria101]

A couple next to the clasp seem chipped and pealed ... Can't believe the seller let those sit smack in the middle of their promotion photo. That must account for some sincerity in advertising! LOL!

At this point, whatever these are... does it matter, even?

[Valeria101]

Originally Posted by Caitlin Williams

[11-12mm] I think that size is rather rare.

Are freshwater sizes going up or am I dreamin'?

Not to the point that 12mm is all over the place, but still...

[GemGeek]

This time last year I purchased a bunch of scruffy giant freshwater cultured pearls. Here are the two necklaces I have left (they were popular When I first saw them, I had a hard time believing they were real. Now, I wonder -- how large can they go? Can they breed giant mollusks? Apparently, the Chinese are very resourceful. Thank goodness they are tenacious

Cheers,
Blaire

[Caitlin]

Hi Salem
Don't feel embarrased. Your comments borought the scrutiny of this forum to the seller. Jeremy did a good critique of thier selling tactics and you were absolutely right to count the pearls. I should done that too.
Just for fun, here is my 12+ actual size commercial grade dark steel gray CFWP strand. I bouthgt several strands of these in 2005 and have seen nothing like them for the price ($10)ever since.

[GemGeek]

Ten bucks? Good for you!!!

enviously,
Blaire

[Caitlin]

As I said, that was almost 3 years ago I have seen nothing reasonable since....