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Great find!

@MintyFresh Lovely strand and earrings!

Wow! Wow! Wow! Magnificent strands!

I'm sure a larger nucleus costs considerably more, so perhaps in addition to keeping costs down, smaller Tahitians seem to be trending, IMO. I missed my chance to get a small multicolor Tahitian necklace from PP around the beginning of the year It was quite beautiful at around 8-10mm or so...

Yes! Smaller pearls are more colorful and lustrous, but t doesn't mean that can't be found in larger pearls if you look hard and long enough :)

That stand was a total standout - the colors, the shapes, the way it's put together - so , so lovely. I went to look again and it's gone. It's been replaced by a similar strand, which is also beautiful, but I don't think it carries the same color punch. I've been wondering if water temps and...

Very possible. Pearl prices do seem to be on a upswing, especially if set in solid gold. I've also noticed more offerings in sterling, gold filled and silicone earring backs to keep costs down.

I used Kamoka as an example of what I've been seeing lately, which is smaller pearl offerings. Without a doubt, they have remarkable pearls. Just seem like they are trending smaller (at least to me).

I think all pearls are precious, but Tahitians are my absolute favorite due to the vast color range. Give me a large baroque or drop pearl full of color and character and I'm all in! It used to be very common for me to find pearl offerings in the 12-14mm size range. Now it's more common for...

Both are exceptional designs!

Beautiful pearls and colors! You're going to have so much fun choosing thread.

So stunning! I'd love to see a picture of the back.

I agree! Pearl Dream's tutorial is amazing! I'm very thankful for it.

Pomelo, both you and your pearls are absolutely beautiful.

Well, I may produce sloppy knots without the bourbon. The booze would just make it more fun :p I'll try stringing on the imitation strand I bought, but instinct tells me the Tasaki should be done by a pro. We'll see.