Recent content by cyrus

Still very new. Grasping an appreciation and far from an experienced eye. Hopefully my suggestion was not offensive to Jose or any of his customers.

I'm guessing the www.tahitianpearls.biz is part of the too good to be true bunch? Don't look much like SS either: http://www.tahitianpearls.biz/south-sea-pearl-necklace/roundish-south-sea-pearl-necklace-wnma.htm

The seller already responded. He has refunded my money and told me to keep the strand I had received as a "gift." He apologized and stated that his wife was helping him and must have sent the wrong ones. The money is already back in my account, and now it's time to move on and look for that...

So, I discussed it with my wife, and I persuaded her to allow for a return, with the promise of an even-better replacement once this gets settled. I've sent the initial notification that what I got is not what I ordered, and requested resolution. We'll see how it goes. Thank you to everyone...

What a community! I have not yet reached out. I was going to need the assistance of my wife to return the item when the time came (home bound due to health). She was also getting concerned because I was being so secretive and looking a little distracted. I decided to show the pearls to her...

They seem to change with the light. They'll look white with pinkish overtone, then look just slightly pinkish, white with a silverish hue in a different light.

Sven- Here's a couple of more. I might try again tomorrow in daylight and with my camera - I've been taking these with my phone. GemGeek- I was aware of the possibility of them not being as stated. It's funny - I let the cat out of the bag and showed them to my wife and she loves them...

Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230886864612?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

No offense taken, Sven. I did find them on ebay, though they were not from a Chinese seller. I had read from others on this sight that there are reputable sellers on ebay (some members being sellers themselves) and chose to purchase from one with 100% positive feedback, that was selling only...

I'm sorry - I just measured with a tape. The actual lenght (not counting clasp) is 19.25". I measured some individual pearls, and they were measuring at 7/16".

Hi, Jeremy. It's an 18 inch strand. Are the pics adequate, or is there a better shot/lighting that would be helpful? Anything else to look for to help tell? LJW

HI. My name is Lester. I'm new to the forum. I joined to learn about pearls, as I was shopping to buy some as a gift for my wife. I recently ordered and received a strand, and wanted some opinion as to the quality of my purchase. I've been home-bound due to a health concern, and therefore...