[elisa]

My avatar is a photo of Lina Cavalieri, a turn-of-the-century opera diva and world-famous beauty in her day... and she had one darn fine rope of pearls! Paintings, postcards, portraits--she's always draped in the same, magnificent necklace. When The Pearl Outlet ran a special for a 100 inch 6.5mm AA+ white rope, I finally had my chance to indulge in a little game of dress up... Now all I need is that stunning pendant on the right!!

[olmander]

Elisa, these pictures look so beautifully nostalgic! The turn-of-the-century is altogether a wonderful period in art, and long ropes from that time are absolutely irresistable. I am really envious to you!

Looking forward to get more photos of your new treasure!

Olga

[Nerida]

Elisa - your long long rope looks unbelievable! Can we see some more photos sometime of how you like to wear it?

Thanks - and the old photos are gorgeous - I had been wondering about your avatar..

[Kaywal]

OH that rope! Looks gorgeous on you! I love the photos of Lina Cavalieri--love pearls worn this way. I'm big on that period--literature, art.

Would love to see more photos of how you wear your rope. I've been wanting to make a rope, and I'm unsure about what size pearl and length.
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[richipat]

Beautiful!!!

Can I play dress up too?

[Sueki]

Hi Elisa,
That rope looks fabulous on you - and thanks for the photos. of Lina.
Both ropes are exquisitely modelled.
(Sigh) I'd give more than a few of my pearls for a figure like that.....

[pattye]

YES!!! Perfection!!! It is a wonderful show of wearing pearls with casual abandonment, a very young and now look, and yet, in reality, truly ageless!

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[Nerida]

Originally Posted by Sueki

(Sigh) I'd give more than a few of my pearls for a figure like that.....

Sueki - you made me laugh - that's exactly what I thought when I first saw the photos...

[The Pearl Outlet]

Elisa, the photo is stunning. That's you in the bottom left of the collage correct? Can I use the photo on our site?

[Nerida]

Elisa - I've got a great idea!! Ask Terry to make you a pendant in return for modelling for him on his website - he will sell soooo many pearls (especially long ropes) with that photo!

[elisa]

Uh oh, Terry...Nerida is giving me ideas! pictures for pearls...hmm... i do need a pendant... Yes, that's me in the lower left, and yes, I am up for becoming a TPO spokesmodel. if you need a non-collaged copy, drop me a line.


Below are some photos of me in less scandalous attire; it's hard to get those little pearls in focus, but hopefully y'all get the idea of what one can do with 100 inches of pearls (besides prance around pretending to be a 1900s diva).

[Nerida]

Go on Terry - sign her up! You wouldn't ever get a better advertisement than these photos!

[Heidi]

OK, I have got to go play with my 100 inch rope of lavenders. You are inspiring!

[pearllove]

Elisa, your pearls and pictures are beautiful. The strand looks elegant on you.

[GemGeek]

Lina's style is certainly your style, and so much more! Thanks for the charming photographs. We will all be buying 100" ropes...