Recent content by ennui

There is a J. Hunter Fifi pearl on eBay, if you need ideas. If you've never sold on eBay, you may find it challenging to get buyers.

They appear dyed, anyway. I too would like more photos.

I defer to the experts, and they seem to think Akoya.

Some people refer to those tiny blemishes as "fish bites." I have some Tahitian drop earrings with fish bites but the color is amazing.

I agree, they appear to be modern freshwater pearls, so I have doubts that they were in the family from the 1930s. People seem to think that everything their grandmothers owned was old. Grandmothers go shopping, too. :) Silver can tarnish fairly quickly depending on local climate; humidity...

Me, three. I like the organic shapes.

I'm inclined to go with freshwater. I think I see some potato shapes, and the luster isn't sharp like Akoya. I look forward to more photos. I love those bean clasps.

I agree.

Wow, I didn't know if PSS (Pearl Shrinkage Syndrome) could set in so quickly. :giggle: I don't know if I could identify SS keshi from afar. I highly recommend buying pearls for yourself -- you know what they are and that's all that matters. I do agree that you can wear smaller pearls with...

I'm amazed at someone who can look at a pearl and think, "I see pants" and go from there. I think I'd like it better if it was a plain golfer and not a clown, but it's impressive!

I imagine someone's bought them by now. I hope they post pictures.

Perfect! I think you have the right attitude, and a gift it is! Just a thought, maybe give them at the rehearsal dinner -- the wedding day will be a blur of activity.

A friend and I were discussing surprise parties at one time, and my friend commented "call it what it is -- an ambush."

I recommend 18". I think that's a good length for a lifetime piece. Also, I think the classic 7 - 7.5 mm is best, considering her profession. When she decides to go into politics, she'll need the big and bold. ;) I suggest buying matching studs at the same time, to be gifted for a different...

TJM still has faux flameballs. I'm seeing more and more glass pearls at TJMaxx, which I think is a reflection of the economy.