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Can't get an extreme closeup but here is best I can find; it appears to be the long rope minus the akoya.

Isabella Rossellini has worn this necklace since at least 2005, most recently on a segment of "Finding Your Roots" with Louis Gates. It is an at least 100-inch rope. Any idea what it is? Though some reporters identify it as Tahitian/SS, to me the "SS" look more like CFWs. Whatever it is, she...

Paradise indeed! Paradise indeed! I'm late to this thread but wanted to say, what a gorgeous choice! FWIW this size is what, reading pages of opinions, I hoped you'd get. I'm sure you will enjoy their beauty for years to come.

In the film In the film ... she wears them in several scenes, with different clothes. I agree with Jeremy, or they could be all fancy colour Tahitians. I kept stopping the DVD to see; does not look like there are any whites in the strand.

The whole enchilada, Sarah The whole enchilada, Sarah Suspect that is your head upon which this exquisite piece sits? Wonder if you'd show the whole piece in your hair... or whomever's hair. It's magical, and makes me want something with pearls and coral.

Caitlin's pic is IT! Caitlin's pic is IT! Yeah, that's the look, Caitlin. Can't post pics of my own b/c gave the pearls to one of my mother's friends... but that is exactly the effect. BTW appraiser is extremely well-regarded, used by GIA for historical pieces, so I doubt this is a myth...

When I took my mother's 40-year old akoyas to an appraiser, she commented that "older pearls eventually take on a barrel shape", and indeed Mom's were no longer round. My question is, how does this happen? Does it happen to all round pearls? Thanks!

Astonishing story, mesmerizing pearl. You are discreet re details, was the 'seller' apprehended?

That B-named retailer, Kelly, will stun you re prices, so please do not think this will be remotely like the price you would pay to exchange... but I think this is a brilliant suggestion and so let us know what you decide.

There is already artificial adventure- video games- and artificial romance (I won't go there but it is a multi-billion $ industry), Mikey.

If the size is not perfect, I would contact them and ask for an exchange, paying for the bigger size. I don't know your age, but after 30+ years of buying pearls, my advice is to buy larger, with an eye to wearing them for decades. At one point, I suspect that 6.5 mm will look too small even...

Another pondslime fan here, yes they are wearable with anything. Enjoy!

Congratulations and may you create many stunning pieces there! Am absolutely loving my pearls, Sarah.

Your kamoka necklace Your kamoka necklace I'd wear those every day too. Stunning- and I especially compliment you on the length, they look lavish this way.

I too chose those pondslime keshis, and I find them a delight.