Recent content by ennui

Wow, that's an exciting coup! I didn't see anyone mention, 750 = 18K. I couldn't find anything about how many necklaces were part of the limited edition, but it appears that the serial numbers increment.

Can anyone really retire from Pearl Therapy? :unsure::giggle:

That was a fun video. "But what I really wanted," "but then," "and then," "but then"... :giggle:

I have Tahitians strung on a long black cord that I wear A LOT because it's so easy to throw on. The length is around 48" but the pearls are spaced out. So, it's knot-pearl-knot then a long section of cord, knot-pearl-knot, sometimes knot-pearl-knot-pearl-knot, long section of cord, etc. Some...

I also think they look like Tahitians. I've seen many with uniform color sold at retail.

Akoyas do come in golden shades. Maybe your pearls aren't supposed to be white?

If you decide to go with macrame, keep in mind that white cord will get dirty fairly quickly.

So ... walnut shells will be abrasive. You will be removing nacre, and Akoya pearl nacre tends to be relatively thin. In the original polishing, walnut shell bath is used to remove oyster residue, but you're way past that. I'm wondering ... why would you want to do this? I think vintage Akoya...

I agree with your husband; trying to get "the look for less" won't be satisfying. I don't know how to make macrame bracelets, but there are probably videos on Youtube. The heart wants what it wants, and yours wants WSS, 18K and diamonds. :)

A friend once told me that the servants to the Queen of England (whichever it happened to be) would keep her pearls in their bosom, for the body oils to maintain the pearl luster when they weren't being worn. I'm not sure if I believe it, but it would match the maids- with- pearl- skins story...

Please don't hate me for saying this, but I think you can find something similar without too much trouble. I did a quick search for "shamballa pearl bracelet" and got a lot of results, some as low at $20. It may take you some time to find pearls with different sizes, and higher quality pearls...

Any chance of getting a photo? Are you certain you don't want to keep it?

I agree, they appear to be freshwater pearls. When you say "double strand," are you referring to the length?

Me, too. I missed most of the event; were there any leftovers and will they be posted anywhere?

It's interesting how the pearl industry is always changing. I have some souffle pearls and I don't really consider myself to be an astute collector. I'm guessing bead nucleated freshwaters are the future for speed and shape? No more waiting years and years for large, round pearls? Thank you for...