Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

[BWeaves]

OMG, CTD, that's the first time I've ever snagged a pearl out from someone else. Usually I dither way too long, and then it's gone. I'm so sorry. OK, I'm not sorry, but you know what I mean. Tevai told me they're called switched symmetry pearls! They’re very rare. Definitely one in thousands. I couldn't resist.

Your quote, " I love the unique, quirky ones and this one is just so stellar." Stellar!

 

[CTD]

OMG, CTD, that's the first time I've ever snagged a pearl out from someone else. Usually I dither way too long, and then it's gone. I'm so sorry. OK, I'm not sorry, but you know what I mean. Tevai told me they're called switched symmetry pearls! They’re very rare. Definitely one in thousands. I couldn't resist.

Your quote, " I love the unique, quirky ones and this one is just so stellar." Stellar!

I do love a play on words, so thank you for getting it.

I think the pearl found the person it was meant for. You didn't snag it from me. However, if you ever want to rehome it...

I'm genuinely happy for you.

 

[BWeaves]

CTD: "However, if you ever want to rehome it... " I know who to call!!!

 

[BWeaves]

Beachy tin-cup and feather pendant. Winter Snowman and Summer Rainbow pendants on my Mom's diamond hoops. Tin-cup has emerald beads and a sapphire bead, and some shells.

 

[Katbran]

Thanks, BWeaves! I love bubbles, too!

Several years ago, when I wanted to learn how to wire-wrap, I decided to make a continuous chain so I could keep practicing on one piece. I used base metal, faux pearls, and a mix of beads. I’ve been wanting to remake the piece using real pearls and nicer wire, and finally got around to re-creating the necklace.

The original necklace was my first attempt at learning how to wire-wrap. I took the baroque Akoya rope apart to use for the remake. I bought these pearls at an Intergem show a long time ago.
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The remake using the baroque Akoya pearls and changing out a few of the beads, plus a little improvement in my wire-wrapping skills after some years of practice. Wearing it with my necklace made of random vintage Akoya from PacificPearlsUS.
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you always look so smart and stylish ,, you do have 'the eye' ! love your remake and of course all the gorgeous pearls you wear !

 

[Katbran]

Beachy tin-cup and feather pendant. Winter Snowman and Summer Rainbow pendants on my Mom's diamond hoops. Tin-cup has emerald beads and a sapphire bead, and some shells.

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Love the necklace and that feather pearl is so pretty. I bought a few some years ago and now I'm getting inspired to 'pendant' them !! love the whole look

 

[SurfnSci]

BWeaves, that is too cool about your new Kamoka pendant and the stellar associations It is a really lovely, unique pearl!

Ombre WSS and tahitian necklace with pearls from PP, druzy and CMW. Tahitian studs from PP.

 

[BWeaves]

OOOOO, I love ombre' strands!

 

[BWeaves]

Visiting Dad today. Wilma Flintstones! Necklace is made of 13.5 mm freshwaters from Kojima, with the luster of akoyas. Earring drops are from Pearls of Joy, worn on Mom's diamond earrings. Mom's "sapphire" ring. It's actually an early tanzanite, when they were more interested in colors that mimicked more expensive gems.

 

[jeg]

you always look so smart and stylish ,, you do have 'the eye' ! love your remake and of course all the gorgeous pearls you wear !

Thanks so much for the very kind compliments, Katbran! Much appreciated…

BWeaves, that pearl with the planet story behind it is perfect for you!

SurfnSci, you are an expert at sourcing pearls to create your own pieces!

Double Tahitian strand with a vintage clasp from Kojima (Pearls By The Bay)

 

[BWeaves]

OOOO JEG: I'm so glad you got that double Tahitian strand with the vintage clasp. I'm a sucker for a cool clasp, and I was eyeing that necklace for a long time.

 

[jeg]

Thanks so much, BWeaves! It’s a very pretty strand.

Tahitian, coral and amethyst necklace from Kojima. Tahitian pendant is also from Kojima. Worn with earrings I made.

 

[eolian pearls]

Amazing pearls everyone Pearl therapy indeed!!!

I have been on ban island for forever by now so in order to have some new pieces I play with my pearls and do some remakes. Funny that you posted the spice necklace today jeg! It has long been my holy grail in pearls+gemstones combination

Here are my latest remakes. I extended my labradorite/pyrite necklace with pearls from Druzy, cmw and Pearl House and made a companion pyrite piece to it with colorful cmw circles that used to be in a bracelet. These two pieces got quite a lot of wear and I think they will stay like this for a while.

 

[SurfnSci]

Wow, those are really lovely pieces, Jeg!!! (and thank you for your kind words )

Eolian, so good to see you, and your beautiful pearls - your new "remake strands" are gorgeous!

 

[eolian pearls]

Thank you @SurfnSci ! It has been a while;-) I always love seeing your pieces too! The new akoyas are absolutely stunning and that ombre is a dream (for my post ban island life) Knowing that you have slowly collected and placed all the pearls on the strand by yourself makes it just so much more special!

 

[BWeaves]

My new wire wrapped, golden SS keshi necklace from Hisano. My new Tahitian Planet pendant from Kamoka. Tahitian earrings from Kamoka.

 

[BWeaves]

Kasumi and ripples. Real Japanese Kasumi earrings with amethysts from Kojima. Pastel ripples (Chinese freshwater pearls) from Kojima. Intense ripples (Chinese freshwater pearls) from Pacific Pearls. I only keep the pastel ripples so I can hook the two strands together into an opera length necklace. Although sometimes, a peachy ripple necklace is exactly what I want.

 

[BWeaves]

After last night's PP Live event, I'm in a blue mood. My first strand of blue baroque akoyas from PP. They are 10 mm and have a wonderful soap bubble luster that my camera can't capture. These pearls really glow. They're also the palest of my BBAs. They're knotted on sky blue Serafil from Pattye. I used to think these 10 mm were huge, and then PSS set in. My earring drops are dyed freshwater pearls worn on my own earring hoops, from Kojima. BBA ring from Takahashi in Japan. I can't wait to see my BBA purchases from last night. I went a bit nuts when I saw those blues.

 

[PearlyLibrarian]

After last night's PP Live event, I'm in a blue mood. My first strand of blue baroque akoyas from PP. They are 10 mm and have a wonderful soap bubble luster that my camera can't capture. They're also the palest of my BBAs. They're knotted on sky blue Serafil from Pattye. I used to think these 10 mm were huge, and then PSS set in. My earring drops are dyed freshwater pearls worn on my own earring hoops, from Kojima. BBA ring from Takahashi in Japan. I can't wait to see my BBA purchases from last night. I went a bit nuts when I saw those blues.

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@BWeaves your claims last night were a dream! Congrats! Looking forward to more pics of them.

 

[BWeaves]

I've never tried to hit the RETURN button on my laptop so fast. Usually I dither until the next day before I buy something.