Recent content by ennui

But, do they fade over time?

I did a quick look around, and I didn't see any loose Mikimoto clasps. Since Mikimoto is known for their pearls, if I ran across a loose clasp the logical question would be what happened to the pearls?

That's what I was thinking, that this strand never had a clasp, not that the clasp is lost. They are not knotted, and need to be strung. With all that paperwork, I'm sure someone will be interested. Where did you see this?

I like your bracelet! And I love the silver blue studs. I have a friend vacationing in the Cook Islands, I'll dash off a quick message.

Since it's already been drilled, I don't know how you could strengthen it. The price seems really low for an abalone pearl, but I'm not an expert.

If you're purchasing blue baroque Akoya, I recommend Pearl Paradise. I'd go for a strand, if budget is not an issue. There will be Mother's Day sales coming up, if you want to wait. I purchased my bbA from Pearl Paradise several years ago, not one regret. Of your three (?) options, I'd listen...

I stand corrected about pearl washing. I personally follow the last on - first off practice, and occasionally wipe my pearl strands with the damp cloth that comes with Pearl Paradise purchases. I don't use sticky lotions or sunscreens when I plan to wear pearls. Hot summers are for diamonds...

I have some round freshwaters. I should take photos. Instead of washing (frankly, I'm puzzled by all the washing), try wearing the pearls. The moisture and oils from you skin may help the lustre. Pearls don't like to be dry, which is why they don't really do well in safe deposit boxes.

I like the bean clasp, so maybe look for some small barrel shapes? Amethyst would be obvious, but maybe tourmaline or fluorite.

I agree with the first pair for lavalier; seems like a natural shape for the setting. The lavalier chain will hide some of the lustre, if you haven't considered that. I'm a yellow gold girl. I have some rose, but I always reach for yellow.

I'm inclined to agree. Dyed freshwaters.

I think they're very nice to first pearls. You can see if you wear them often before you start adding earrings and strands and ropes and bracelets and Whoops! down the rabbit hole. :giggle:

I like the purple stick pearls, very unusual.

If you can't decide if you like them, I'm guessing you don't. I know I usually get a gut reaction like OMG! OMG! when I like something. Or even a discreet breathless Wow.

The NYT won't let me read the article. :confused: