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They are Akoya drops, and I like that the drops are jackets. However, I keep looking (it's a great shop to browse), and I found some other items I like. There's a baroque South Sea pendant that gives me an Elsa Peretti vibe. Will sleep on it. There's also a Tahitian pearl "snail" pendant that...

There used to be a pun joke about dieting called the seafood diet (see food and eat it). In my head, I'm hearing Sea Beauty Shop -- see beauty and shop. I found some earrings I like, but I'd never get off Ban Island. The bank would take away my rowboat.

A kinder term is "harvest strand." A sampling of a pearl harvest. I don't have the courage to knot a rope, and I think practicing on a bracelet might be a good start. I have strung a couple of necklaces and my knots aren't very tight. You won't see anything I've done that needs to relax. :ROFLMAO:

Very pretty! I think the strands should relax with wear. Try hanging them from a doorknob when you're not wearing them, and maybe the weight of the pearls will help.

If you decide to restring yourself, you don't have to knot between each pearl. For a really long rope, maybe knot every fourth or fifth pearl? After each larger pearl? I wonder if the rope is a mixture of Akoya and freshwater, but I don't know your definition of "inexpensive." :geek:

I'm not familiar with this Etsy shop, so please report back when you receive them.

The clasps appear to be the same size; you may be able to attach the necklace and bracelet for a longer necklace, for versatility.

I had another thought -- since you said your mother likes dainty jewelry, you could reach out to PP and see if they have slightly smaller pearls in stock for a bracelet, perhaps 6.5-7 mm. It might save you a little money, too.

Worn with pajamas has nothing to do with pearl quality. Some of the best pearls are worn out of love, even if one has no where special to go. Oops, Pearl Dreams and I posted at the same time. I think the strand are freshwater pearls. They have pretty tones.

14K PJS are pearls meant to be worn with pajamas. Quite popular here on the forum. :geek:

If it came with an 18K chain, too, I'd like to sing that song. ;)

Yes, which surprised me. If we're talking about checks, sign with a gel roller pen.

I'd wait for Black Friday sales in November. Seriously. I would stay away from eBay for a gift, in case of disappointments. If you buy a gift from a reputable retailer, you may be able to exchange it if your mom doesn't love it. I'm also inclined to go with a Kamoka pendant. They have many...

Your Tahitian earrings are beautiful. And, it's not just you -- I have a pair of 13mm WSS that I find to be a bit heavy on my ears. Best wishes on the baby bump!