Recent content by ennui

Sometimes it's difficult to track these things down, considering that the interwebs use the same photos for different stories. Anyway, the second photo with the pink dress is from the Golden Globes: "Helen Mirren made a striking appearance at the Golden Globes Golden Eve event, showcasing a...

According to AI (and Pearl-Guide, in the Pearl Education sections) UV 365 nm Fluorescence Traits of Common Pearl Types Yes — many pearl types show characteristic UV fluorescence, but the patterns are not unique to each species and can be influenced by treatments, so UV alone is not a definitive...

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.