Recent content by ennui

Are you in Japan? When I look at "authentic Mikimoto" on eBay, many of the items are in Japan. I don't know if there are tariffs, but the shipping is very high.

I think it's a good word, they are crinkly. For reference, check out the namesake cereal. When I look on the interwebs, there are rice pearls, rice potato pearls, etc. Look for "vintage," and make sure they're drilled (I saw some lots and I don't think they're drilled). These are rice krispie...

I like the harvest rope -- easy to wear, and versatile. Very pretty. I think I counted over nine projects in the past month? I feel terribly lazy. ;)

Things I look at when perusing eBay: Do you have a seller history or is this your one and only auction? Do you have positive feedback? Is the price of shipping too high? Do you accept returns?

PASS! And wait for the strand you really want. You could probably find a lovely strand of baroque GSS. I'm not sure why you feel you need keshis.

Is it the length you wanted? Clasp? It appears to be an unfinished strand -- can you return it? (I try not to buy anything I can't return.)

I love both of these! Nice work! For the jade bracelet, I agree with Pella about the focal bead. The little barrels could be earrings. If you don't feel inspired, you could probably sell it on eBay?

I have my grandfather's manual typewriter. I love it. Simpler times.

Do you say that because the luster appears poor?

I love those! So easy. I wonder if you could use the tiny DDS brush and some Wright's Silver Cream -- the cream would give you more control, and paired with the tiny brush you could keep it away from the pearls.

I learned something today. Thanks!

jhai004 -- I think we've got a duplicate topic running, under "Can someone help me identify and can give me an estimated market price"

I was actually going to suggest golden Akoyas! Seriously! I'm glad you love them, and your pain has been eased somewhat.

Knock knock. Who’s there? Margarita.* Margarita who? Margarita — take things with a pinch of salt… and a slice of lime. (*Not to be confused with Pinctada margaritifera)

I guess it depends on whether you wear makeup; I like a nice, glowy blush or highlighter. Another thought, PSS (Pearl Shrinkage Syndrome, iirc). Just as most people prefer round, some prefer larger pearls, too.