Recent content by hungry4nacre

As the title explains I am looking for opportunities to grow my knowledge and connect with people personally in the pearl community. I am currently based in Hawaii sothat has its' challenges but if anyone has any thoughts please do share

Thank you for your reply. Could you please help me understand the difference between maybe pearls and blister pearls. I understood the formation of both to be the same as when the pearl is formed on the inner shell of the mollusk leading to the flat black and semi- hemisphere surface. I...

Thank you for the picture of the pearl in 10x. I learned something new today :)

Both strands are beautiful. I love the image of your kitty inspection, reminds me of a russain proverb Видит кот молоко, да рыло коротко. "The cat sees the milk, but it's snout is too short." In this case looks like the pearls are too long for it to wear LOL. It definitely does look different...

I agree with this statement. If I can buy anything for $2these days I am happy

I recently acquired this mabe pearl pendant from an auction. I paid $34.77 after closing costs. Seems like a cream body with some rose overtone. It's also decorated with what looks to be a peridot and either a ruby or garnet. There are no hallmarks on the pendant but I am going to assume it is...

Hey tpt. First off what a beautiful necklace you got on your trip to Japan. I hope your travels went well. I did some research and anyone feel free to correct me if I am wrong. When I searched the forums for a great explanation by @Pearls_by_Angel_a_Coral back in 2006. You can read the original...

What a great reflection on your tastes through time. I am slowly realizing that my taste is changing as well as I am growing fond of a piece that I had hidden at the bottom of my jewelry box. I find it hard to embrace change and the truth shows in my pearls.

I just finished the CPAA pearls as one course shared to me by @Pearl Dreams and I have so much to share but no one to share with. Today I met a woman at work and she had this beautiful south sea pearl pendant which I complimented. If it had not been for me taking the course I would not have had...

Thank you for the response.

My name is Richard and as the title suggests I’m 19 years old. My pearl story begins in my 7th grade year. The new in was pearl necklaces with a Jupiter pendant and I wanted to fit in. I couldn’t afford real pearls however and would instead string my own plastic faux pearls from Walmart. From...