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ennui and MintyFresh, I like pistachio Tahitians, too, but pistachio Akoyas are another story. It’s the one pearl color I’m not fond of for my coloring. That’s a pretty mix of Akoya, MintyFresh! Two ropes of mixed Tahitians I put together. One is baroque, the other more roundish. Worn with...

Thanks so much, MintyFresh, for your thoughtful and kind reply!☺️ And I especially love your SS keshi rope! Three strands of Fiji pearls I randomly knotted with pearls from Cees. Worn with pistachio Tahitian earrings I wire-wrapped.

I love the pretty colors, BWeaves! A necklace of unusual pastel Tahitian colors from Druzy, and a necklace of vintage Akoya with a FW and tourmaline dangle and feather pearl earrings from Kojima,

Thanks so much MintyFresh! We had a great view of the sunset and I had forgotten to even look for it until the last night. Oooo, I love golden Akoyas. They are a softer look than white white, and I love your description of the vacation tan. Right up my alley. Freshwater strand and pecan...

Enjoy wearing your new ring, Mintyfresh! The pearl is a lovely color. All great combinations, BWeaves. Disappointing the earrings didn’t work out, as they look so pretty. I’m surprised hooks are easier for you than posts. I spent several days on the Oregon Coast. I only brought my Traveling...

What?!? BWeaves, you’ve had so many recent incidents, I’m thinking you might need to be bubble-wrapped. 😶‍🌫️ Shades of blue blending together… A strand of blue Akoya from Takahashi, a necklace I wire-wrapped with Fiji keshi from PP, and earrings I wrapped with Tahitians.

Thanks so much, MintyFresh, I have a lot of clothes because I rarely throw anything out. Comes in handy when styles cycle around. All Tahitian keshi- large Tahitian keshi from Cees, and I wire-wrapped the other pieces, except the bracelet I knotted with gifted extra keshi from dear Cathykeshi.

I know the feeling, BWeaves😆. I’ve made several pearl chains with tiny rice-sized pearls and besides taking a while to thread, they fling off the fingers and then I can’t find where they went. Your necklace turned out really pretty, though! Akoya bracelet from Kojima, golden SS keshi necklace...

I’m going to need some time to catch up, it’s been a while! I’ve been on the go and just haven’t been taking pics… BWeaves, yikes! First your hand and now your foot! I hope you heal quickly and stay safe. A carved Tahitian on a keshi necklace, and a necklace of mixed Tahitian with coral and...

If you’re looking for supplies to make jewelry, I’d look into gem shows in your area. Shows like Gem Faire, InterGem, International Gem and Jewelry Shows. There are several vendors that have hanks of pearls in every quality. These shows are usually twice a year in various locations around the...

Thank you, SurfnSci and Pearly-Whites for the super sweet compliments! I haven’t created any wire-wrapping projects for a while, so maybe this will motivate me to get the supplies out. Pearly-Whites, your combinations of gray are fantastic! Enjoy wearing your new necklace, Amoreperla! It’s a...

MintyFresh, this is just a suggestion, but if it’s your first attempt at knotting, I would start with something shorter like a bracelet or short necklace. For me, ropes are more difficult because of the length of the string you have to manage.

So pretty, Pearly-Whites! BWeaves, I think I missed what happened to your hand. Hope you mend quickly! Golden SS strand and a mixed rope, both from Kojima. Worn with earrings I wire-wrapped. The abalone shell is from my uncle who would (hunt, harvest, fish???) for them back in the 50’s or 60’s.

Thanks so much, Pearly-Whites! I love your necklace and bracelet and I think the necklace looks great on you! Oooo, love the bracelet and ring, SurfnSci! A double Tahitian strand with a vintage clasp from the PacificPearl/Kojima collection, worn with earrings I wire-wrapped.

Another idea that would check several boxes- dainty, shiny things, unusual and rare looking, would be the little h line of jewelry. I’m not seeing it listed on Pearl Paradise’ website, but you can contact Hisano, at Pearl Paradise to check the availability. She is no longer producing these...