Looking for feedback on a custom pearl jewelry design tool

[De Blancas]

Hi everyone,

Disclosure: We are De Blancas, an online pearl jewelry shop.

We recently launched a custom pearl jewelry design tool that lets people turn an idea into a visual pearl jewelry concept before moving into the final design process. Since this forum has many knowledgeable pearl lovers, I wanted to ask for feedback rather than simply promote it.

The tool is meant to help customers explore a design direction earlier in the process, then have the concept reviewed and refined with human design support before production. We are especially interested in feedback on whether the designs feel wearable, realistic, and appropriate for pearl jewelry.

We are also running a small June Pearl Design Challenge to celebrate Pearl as June’s birthstone, but I don’t want to link-drop or post anything that feels out of place here. If it’s allowed, I’m happy to share the link, or I can remove this post if vendor posts like this are not appropriate.

Thank you, and I’d genuinely appreciate any thoughts from the community.

De Blancas Custom Pearl Jewelry Designer

Custom Jewelry Designer by De Blancas lets you create your custom pearl jewelry online. Upload inspiration images, generate bespoke ring, necklace, earring, and pendant designs, view estimated pricing, and book a private consultation to make your one-of-a-kind fine jewelry.

deblancas.com

 

[Pearl Dreams]

I can only speak for myself but I would never buy vermeil pearl jewelry nor pay for custom design with vermeil. I have used vermeil findings (as well as gold filled) for beaded jewelry I've made for myself, but my experience is that tarnishing does occur. Removing it risks wearing away the plating, and it would be particularly hard to remove it from a complicated finding without risking damage to the pearl.

I realize 9K is popular in some parts of the world but it's not for me. In the USA 10K is the minimum for gold.
Sterling silver and pearls...problematic. For clasps I use rhodium plated silver.
And stainless steel is not for me, either. Others may feel differently.

Also, I don't buy into the A-AAAA range for pearl grading. A-AAA is standard.

So-- it would be a "no" for me.

In general vendor posts such as this do read as advertising, which is not allowed on this forum, but you can have a simple link to your business in your signature. Please see this post for clarification:

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Pearl-Guide forum has grown into an exciting and active community of pearl lovers over the years I have been privileged to be a part of it. It's a place where honest information about pearls is valued, and where we encourage each other in our common interest and share our know-how. I’ve learned so much here and look forward to years of learning even more from the rest of you!

It’s fun to see photos of new types of pearls, exceptional specimens, and the beautiful creations of the artisans among us. Seeing others’ creativity spurs our own and gives us the courage to try it ourselves. The...

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[De Blancas]

I can only speak for myself but I would never buy vermeil pearl jewelry nor pay for custom design with vermeil. I have used vermeil findings (as well as gold filled) for beaded jewelry I've made for myself, but my experience is that tarnishing does occur. Removing it risks wearing away the plating, and it would be particularly hard to remove it from a complicated finding without risking damage to the pearl.

I realize 9K is popular in some parts of the world but it's not for me. In the USA 10K is the minimum for gold.
Sterling silver and pearls...problematic. For clasps I use rhodium plated silver.
And stainless steel is not for me, either. Others may feel differently.

Also, I don't buy into the A-AAAA range for pearl grading. A-AAA is standard.

So-- it would be a "no" for me.

In general vendor posts such as this do read as advertising, which is not allowed on this forum, but you can have a simple link to your business in your signature. Please see this post for clarification:

Thread 'To our Esteemed Vendors, a Request'

Sep 4, 2017

Pearl-Guide forum has grown into an exciting and active community of pearl lovers over the years I have been privileged to be a part of it. It's a place where honest information about pearls is valued, and where we encourage each other in our common interest and share our know-how. I’ve learned so much here and look forward to years of learning even more from the rest of you!

It’s fun to see photos of new types of pearls, exceptional specimens, and the beautiful creations of the artisans among us. Seeing others’ creativity spurs our own and gives us the courage to try it ourselves. The...

• Pearl Dreams
• Replies: 0
• Forum: Cultured Pearls

Thank you for the honest feedback. We really appreciate it Yes, WE don't do stainless steel and 9K gold. But right now the gold price is insane; most of customers can't afford gold jewelry.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Recently we visited a local jeweler to have the battery replaced in my husband's watch. He told us that most of his business now is repairs, because of the price of gold.

 

[ennui]

My only thought on stainless steel is that it works for people with metal allergies, usually to nickel alloys.