Recent content by Aycee

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    pearls and sterling

    maybe also have a look at goldfilled findings, they seem very affordable also. Alain
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    Starting your own FW pearl farm

    I found this while surfing I hope you enjoy it. It is worth a read. Alain http://govdocs.aquake.org/cgi/reprint/2003/526/5260030.pdf
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    eBay find of the day: tridacna pearls

    These are very small clams Caitlin is talking about you get about a thousand for a dollar wholesale :D Alain
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    Am I wrong?

    What I was trying to say is I think they are CFWP but they say they are a combination of Akoya, SouthSea and Tahitian. $11 for 8mm fwp and 2 14k clasp is not bad like panda (or do I call you knotty?) says. Alain
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    Am I wrong?

    I've seen some bad representations on Fleabay but right now this one tops them all imho. Or am I wrong and should I quickly jump on this? Newbie in training after all :) Alain http://tinyurl.com/37qs2x
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    Colors of Freshwaters

    They make me think of golden eggs so much that I was almost looking for the goose. :D They are simply stunning and I can't wait to see more. Alain
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    Colors of Freshwaters

    Dfrey, I played around a bit with your picture and got it to show a bit more pink purple tones. Dunno if that is what you meant. Alain
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    Knotty Panda Pieces

    We're all waiting so you better post fast :D When you take a picture don't be afraid to go in closer. Set your camera in close-up mode wich on most point and shoot camera's is an icon of a little flower. Turn the camera on it's side and try and fill the whole frame with your pearls so that...
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    Royal family death postpones auction of world's largest natural pearl on market

    while surfing I came across this http://www.lifestyleauctions.com/ http://www.lifestyleauctions.com/viewcatalog3.asp?auctionid=17 It's a link to the online catalogue of the auction that got postponed. Alain
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    Australian akoyas

    article about aussie akoya's I found Alain http://www.colored-stone.com/stories/may07/australianakoyas.cfm
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    My first try

    I went to my local bead store and brought some pearls with me. I told them I wanted to make a necklace. They said no problem we will string them for you at $2 an inch plus the material costs. Then I said well I actualy would like to try it myself can you please give me the supplies I need. Back...
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    My first try

    I decided it's time to join the lowly beaders club ( If you'll have me:) ) and try and make something myself. I got a copy of Henrietta's book and some supplies. Here is my first try. I looked in a few stores but all I was able to find was moss green powerpro so that's what I used for now. Alain
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    Confused and need some pictures

    I played a bit with the picture of the transition strand and ended up with this. I hope this shows it more like it is. Alain
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    I could not resist

    I wanted to thank you all for the nice comments on my purchase. The lady I bought from is indeed Chinese. She gave me a card. On it it says "Grace Wong" name of store is "Fine Connection" but it also says they specialize in beads and CZ beads. As to being a good negotiator well I have this forum...
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    I could not resist

    Well this morning I went to the Intergem show here in Chantilly VA I mentioned in another post. Lots of nice jewelry, lot of beads, gemstones and pearls. Most of the pearls I saw were either high end jewelers selling SS or Tahitian at high prices or beading quality at $1 to $8 a strand. I did as...
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