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EH,
Oh, so lovely! You definitely have a great pearl "eye!"

What a fun adventure, Lisa; please keep sharing! We have a large variety of birds here on the West Coast, but the ones that come through my yard never sit still long enough to be id'ed either! A...

Oh, La La!! Gorgeous and lustrous pearls; I love how you've tucked the pendant underneath and made it your personal style!

Welcome Bodhi,
I agree with Pearl Dreams. The Hanadama report specifically describes the perfection of the individual strand one is purchasing. My other thought is that 2 pearls might have been...

You now have a great conversation piece and good luck charm!

Douglas and Linda,

Cortez Pearls to treasure; I love them all!! Thank you so much for the photos!

Yes, Lady_D, I remember seeing this unusual pearl also! Probably our newer members haven't seen it before, though.

What a great look, PGB2, especially how perfectly the pearl pendant sits just inside the line of the blouse. I like that it's large (or perhaps the actor is tiny)? Are you able to estimate what...

This is a most unusual pearl! Thank you and Happy New Year, Cyrille!

Beautifully done knotting, Cam, and I wish you the best with your stringing business plans! What fabulous WSS and multi-color potpourri rope! It sounds like you are in the perfect location!

I do...

Lovely combination, Linda! I'm "buy what I love & design it later" type also, lol! Great shape and luster on the keshi!

These beauties suit my taste also, Lilpearl! Enjoy!

Mariepearl, how interesting! There is no way to tell from a photo, but I wonder if your pearls escaped being bleached and pinked like most Akoyas? Are they baroque or round? What size? They may...

It's always fun to check out the jewelry, especially pearls used in programs and movies! I haven't seen this show, but you have to consider these might be good quality imitation pearls, too.

Fascinating pearls, Barbara! Just look at those overtones! These pearls appear to be completely natural creamy golden color, not bleached or pinked as most Akoya are. One person's "rubbish" is...

Your new ropes are so luxurious, Charlotta! What pretty green gemstones and pearls you are gathering; I'm excited to see how you'll put these together; I'm sure your creativity will dazzle us once...

"Happy wife, happy life," with help from Pearl Paradise! ;)

I like BWeaves suggestion of keeping the pearls together and adding chain across the back to complete the necklace. Because the pearls are small, keeping them together will give more presence. The...

Well done, Charlotta! Tahitians are such interesting and colorful pearls; I can never decide on a favorite, blue, teal, green, silver, or Tahitian white ~ creatively combined your way! Always a...

I'm also looking forward to more photos, thank you!

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PearlBop,
Just saying up front, I don't do much with Akoya, much less Hanadama, but I think my remarks may still be helpful.
I'm glad you are doing plenty of research and asking lots of...

Oh my, just look at that luster, Barbara! What a treasure!! Exquisite clasp and so awesome that you were able to date it by the maker's mark.
Excellent job restringing, too!

Please do show photos when you have the necklace in hand; the piece looks amazing!

An interesting ring for sure, thanks so much for showing it on your hand, it's truly lovely, eeeck! (I love the large size and E-W orientation.) The pearl may be a golden or white SS keshi, SS...

Dr. Jill's ropes are gorgeous! I'm not a big fan of that style earring, though. Great pearl watching days to come!