Recent content by Lady_Disdain

I love that shape! So fun, in either orientation.

*sigh* I am still stuck at home so the corona implication flew right over my head. Basically, nothing is getting worn because I don't feel like taking the trouble to put on pearls to go grocery shopping. The stretch cords seem like a good solution for that. How snug is your stretch cord in the...

Are you ok? Will it take long to heal?

Stretch cords are a pain. They naturally degrade with time and go brittle. I had several bracelets and necklaces on stretch cords but I am redoing all of them. I love the nephrite skull. The colour and size are just perfect with the pearls. The azurite one is a bit too small in my opinion. It...

A ring will always highlight one side of the pearl (the top), unless you get creative with a spinning setting. The pear shape makes it an extra challenge. Choose a bail that looks good on both sides and you can have either side face forward depending on your mood. Use the pendant on a long chain...

Oh, wow! What a fantastic surprise. Tell us all the details, please.

Do you have a torch for balling up the ends?

I love the cool silvery tones of the contemporary necklace but it won't be flattering for every skin tone.

Would the client be ok with swapping the clasp? That necklace deserves a better clasp and it doesn't need to be expensive.

And indeed you should love them! They are gorgeous and will give you a lifetime of joy.

I did a quick google search on Istituto Masini and I am more confused than I was before. While their web domain is available for sale, I found their profile on EuropeanBusiness.com. According to that, they are specialized in product functionality and safety. They mention food, toys, healthcare...

My worry is the lack of provenance. Tridacna gigas is a protected species and harvesting is illegal except under specific conditions.

Wasn't this image shared on the forums a couple of years ago? I remember it for being unusual.

I still dream of blue akoyas... As you say, that perfect pinkish/blue colour.

If it has a 1cm diamond, the price is for the diamond and not the pearls. That would be over 3 carats, if round.