Recent content by ennui

Me, three. I like the organic shapes.

I'm inclined to go with freshwater. I think I see some potato shapes, and the luster isn't sharp like Akoya. I look forward to more photos. I love those bean clasps.

I agree.

Wow, I didn't know if PSS (Pearl Shrinkage Syndrome) could set in so quickly. :giggle: I don't know if I could identify SS keshi from afar. I highly recommend buying pearls for yourself -- you know what they are and that's all that matters. I do agree that you can wear smaller pearls with...

I'm amazed at someone who can look at a pearl and think, "I see pants" and go from there. I think I'd like it better if it was a plain golfer and not a clown, but it's impressive!

I imagine someone's bought them by now. I hope they post pictures.

Perfect! I think you have the right attitude, and a gift it is! Just a thought, maybe give them at the rehearsal dinner -- the wedding day will be a blur of activity.

A friend and I were discussing surprise parties at one time, and my friend commented "call it what it is -- an ambush."

I recommend 18". I think that's a good length for a lifetime piece. Also, I think the classic 7 - 7.5 mm is best, considering her profession. When she decides to go into politics, she'll need the big and bold. ;) I suggest buying matching studs at the same time, to be gifted for a different...

TJM still has faux flameballs. I'm seeing more and more glass pearls at TJMaxx, which I think is a reflection of the economy.

I don't know what they are, but I don't think they're Akoya. They remind me of souffle pearls except for the size (souffles would be larger).

I really like that setting. It reminds me of old, gnarled grapevines. Very cool.

I don't think the video on McKinney's website is the entire documentary. Ellies Pearling also has a website, it might be there but I haven't found it yet. When I think about the difference between culturing Tahitians (atolls) and culturing WSS (open ocean), I understand the rarity and price...

Ha! My bad. I didn't even notice, I was looking at the close-ups. o_O

They don't look too bad on my laptop. Stringing would be quite an undertaking! I'd opt for a gentle bath and see how they look, and a Diamond Dazzle stick to clean the diamonds.