Hello:
I wanted to let everyone know about my first pearl purchase that I made with PearlParadise. As of about 2-3 weeks ago, I had 0 knowledge but lurked the forums. I finished my Christmas shopping for my girlfriend but felt something was missing. She is a 25 year old attorney in Manhattan, NY who really enjoys simple and classy objects. I thought this would be a perfect purchase. To be honest, I am not even sure she will like them but that does not take away from this piece or my experience.
Take this for what it's worth but it's about as honest and unbias as you are going to get. People wondering the same thing about PearlParadise should pay attention:
I PM'ed Mr. Shepherd over the duration of 3-4 days determining exactly what I wanted. During this time, I received about 5-8 PMs that was promptly addressed (often within minutes of my reply). It was refreshing that he didn't try to sell me the bridge but sell me something that I wanted/needed. I have been burned before with other jewelry vendors that try to push the big purchase instead of listening to your needs and working around them. This is very important. There was no pressure at all. Honestly, it made the entire purchase very enjoyable.
We went back and forth and he answered every single question I had with clarity. No one word responses. He even suggested a silver accent because she has a light tan as she is Italian. What more could I ask for?
We settled on a 18" AAA 8-9MM white with a silver accent with a white gold glasp. It arrived prompy within a few days from Cali to NYC. Before I even explain what I received, please realize I have very limited experience with pearls other than what I have seen in the store passing by. I also have high expectations. I do not settle. If I don't like it, I'll say I don't like it.
Without a doubt, beautiful. That's about the only thing I can say. I'll say that again: Without a doubt, beautiful. I got my contacts in to make sure but they are perfectly white, perfectly round, hardly any blemishes (You REALLY need to look hard to find anything at least 1-2" away), and actually glow. I have a different opinion of pearls now. Similiar to diamond studs that I got her last year, this is necessary for your girlfriend/wife/signification other's collection. I will take pics and post them in the next few days for anyone that cares.
Thank you. It's not much but I really mean it.
I wanted to let everyone know about my first pearl purchase that I made with PearlParadise. As of about 2-3 weeks ago, I had 0 knowledge but lurked the forums. I finished my Christmas shopping for my girlfriend but felt something was missing. She is a 25 year old attorney in Manhattan, NY who really enjoys simple and classy objects. I thought this would be a perfect purchase. To be honest, I am not even sure she will like them but that does not take away from this piece or my experience.
Take this for what it's worth but it's about as honest and unbias as you are going to get. People wondering the same thing about PearlParadise should pay attention:
I PM'ed Mr. Shepherd over the duration of 3-4 days determining exactly what I wanted. During this time, I received about 5-8 PMs that was promptly addressed (often within minutes of my reply). It was refreshing that he didn't try to sell me the bridge but sell me something that I wanted/needed. I have been burned before with other jewelry vendors that try to push the big purchase instead of listening to your needs and working around them. This is very important. There was no pressure at all. Honestly, it made the entire purchase very enjoyable.
We went back and forth and he answered every single question I had with clarity. No one word responses. He even suggested a silver accent because she has a light tan as she is Italian. What more could I ask for?
We settled on a 18" AAA 8-9MM white with a silver accent with a white gold glasp. It arrived prompy within a few days from Cali to NYC. Before I even explain what I received, please realize I have very limited experience with pearls other than what I have seen in the store passing by. I also have high expectations. I do not settle. If I don't like it, I'll say I don't like it.
Without a doubt, beautiful. That's about the only thing I can say. I'll say that again: Without a doubt, beautiful. I got my contacts in to make sure but they are perfectly white, perfectly round, hardly any blemishes (You REALLY need to look hard to find anything at least 1-2" away), and actually glow. I have a different opinion of pearls now. Similiar to diamond studs that I got her last year, this is necessary for your girlfriend/wife/signification other's collection. I will take pics and post them in the next few days for anyone that cares.
Thank you. It's not much but I really mean it.
