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Ooo, nice antique and vintage pieces.

Back in the 1990s, Dad recorded an interview with Stephen Speilberg's Shoah Foundation and I have a copy of that interview. Also, the Holocaust Museum in Maitland, Florida has a large interactive exhibit with Dad's story as the main theme as you go through it. Because he was the same age as...

Hi Pomelo: Those studs are gorgeous. Personally, I love mismatched pairs, but those look like they match to me, especially with a head in between them.

Love the bunnies and the towel bears!!! New pendant from Kojima bought at Pearls by the Bay. I was going to have Sarah make a necklace out of it, but then I couldn't decide how low I wanted it to hang, so I'm keeping it as a pendant and trying it on different chains and pearl necklaces. I'm...

JEG: I remember that pendant. I think you got the best of that group of pendants. It's stuck in my mind as to what I want to do with my SoC mabe's. Gingey: Love your jumble of pearls. Great dress, too. Yesterday I was very Planet Berna. Pendant from Kamoka. Earrings from OceanRhyme (blue...

Visiting Dad today. Feeling a bit Victorian. Freshwater pearl bracelet from my Mom's collection. Akoya and ruby earrings were a gift from my Mom. I think they were from Mayors Jewelers in Orlando, Florida. Akoya pearl necklace is my own design that I made for my wedding. I ended up wearing my...

Do let us know what GIA says. I'm very curious.

Pearlgully: Really nice earrings and necklace.

Kasumi pearl earrings with amethyst from Kojima Pearl. Necklace of Chinese freshwater ripple pearls from Pacific Pearls. You need to see these in motion. The color changes as they move. Watch to the end on the next one to see me twirl the big center pearl. It really changes color.

I second what PD said. My clasps have to be easy to work and comfortable to wear, and look nice. I also don't want any metal that will tarnish. So I go with gold or rhodium plated silver or vermeil. But I love a fancy clasp. It just elevates a necklace. That said, I'm fond of the...

Ooooh, I love blues with soap bubble luster. Enjoy! The SS probably do have the thickest nacre. But the hammered look on Sea of Cortez or akoyas or freshies, etc. usually means that particular pearl has thicker nacre than its smooth counterparts. There are smooth pearls with thick nacre, but...

My second pearl bird ring arrived from SeaBeautyShop. This one has Tahitian keshi on silver branches. The first one had South Sea pearls on yellow gold (vermeil) branches. They have completely different vibes. The Tahitian birds are more pensive. I'm relieved that they look completely...

So, did you jump on it?

A hammered look indicates thick pearl nacre.

I love pistachio colored akoyas. Very rare. Love the blues, too!