Recent content by ennui

The bat brooch is $3,950. Oof.

Yes, "And those magnificent Margot McKinney Australian South Sea pearls are quintessential Helen." I'm not sure about the multi-color. Helen Mirren wore freshwater pearls to a Buckingham Palace garden party (Coleman Douglas Pearls).

I agree! I'd wear the big blues all. the. time.

Some people refer to that creamy color as "candlelight."

Photo? Inquiring minds and all that.

They appear to be bead nucleated. Do you have a project in mind?

I like that, Morse code ... that would be really special! Victorians had "dearest" jewelry -- diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire, topaz. It was meant to be a secret message, special to the recipient.

I like the big knot.

I'm here to represent the traditional -- white pearls with rubies, sapphires, or emeralds. It's so difficult to find good rubies lately that they seem to have fallen off. I like Tahitians with labradorite, black spinel, or tourmaline. I remember someone received a white SS bracelet with a ruby...

The Assael Akoyas are breathtaking -- I feel like I should save that picture, to remind myself what pearls are supposed to be. Really beautiful. I'm glad you found matching earrings, too! I hope your wife wears them more often than just special occasions. For "pearl newbs," you did very well...

That is my understanding. Gold plate over base metal. It's been a while since I saw any actual vermeil for sale, since it requires more gold.

There may be a consignment jeweler in your area. Or, depending on your financial situation, you could donate them to a charity shop in your area; not Goodwill, but perhaps something more specific. For example, there is a women's shelter in my area that also operates a small store to sell some...

I don't see a photo.

I had to look it up -- "Each piece is crafted by electroplating a base metal—often sterling silver—with a precise layer of real gold, measured in microns."

Another find. Apparently TJMaxx has an abundant supply of fireballs, some better than others. Anyway, bracelet with magnetic clasp and necklace. I bought the necklace for the length (32"). Pearl therapy on a budget. :giggle: