Recent content by lambskin

Thank you all for your replies and help. I am thinking about a triple strand FWP white and whatever I see that catches my attention such as some earrings and pendants.

I have about 3 hours to spend at the Shanghai pearl market. I was there about 3 years ago and with the help and expertise of this forum I purchased two strands of fireballs which I made into necklaces, pendants and earrings. I love them even though they are not of the wonderful quality as...

I too have seen TJ Maxx fresh water pearls =I saw a fireball neckace and coin necklace -all under $80. Quality not so great.

Thank you all for your posts. I wonder if China sells nondrilled pearls to India? Which country would have the lower wages (cost) in drilling and stringing? Frankly, I did not think that China would export anything out that they could make $ on. I have read that India cuts 92% of the world's...

I am a pearl lover- not a professional. With all of your help I bought some fab pearls in Shanghai-fireballs and some dyed peacocks for gifts. Not familiar with Hyderabad pearls wondered what would be on offer there. Only know about seed and rice pearls in Indian jewelry- do they have some...

Speaking of Town & Country-The November 2012 issue has a full page ad from Yvel featuring a strand of multi-colored pastel flame(fire)balls. It looks about 36 inches long and has pink sapphire accents set in 18K gold with earrings. Tried to access the site for a price and could not navigate...

I think in both places you really have to bargain hard. I have purchased pearls in Shanghai and have gotten some good deals- better the second time around. I think that anything of really high quality goes out wholesale. I also think forward design is lacking. This forum was invaluable in my...

I just got a new camera and am learning how to use it. I can't wait to post my pictures but it may take a while. Everyones' pictures are so good!

I just bought three fireball strands in Shanghai-white, peach and silver-grey. They were so much fun and not a lot of money. The quality is ok-not the beauties we see posted on this forum. I purchased these based upon this forum's dialogue. I am so happy. I have rounds but my go to strands...

Exactly what did you buy for the 5250 Dhs? How much were the flameballs/fireball (your tooth like pearls) a strand? Also where in Dubai can you buy the Persian pearls and know for sure you are getting the real deal?

IMHO_Top row for me-best luster. Middle row looks slightly bigger but less luster. Bottom row nice luster but shape not uniform.

Does anyone know of someone who restrings beads including pearls, lapis and coral in the Chicagoland area? Any recs would be most appreciated. Thank you.

Over 20 years ago I bought a two large (8X8+) carved Mother of Pearl shells in Myanmar (Burma) for less than $10 each. I just broke one in half as it fell from my fireplace mantle. It broke into two pieces and the edges look like they will be easy to glue. I am thinking Crazy glue but have a...

I have an all flameball necklace of 17 inches and it is not heavy at all!

With your guidance I bought 3 strands of flameballs-white, peach and silver. I had them mixed and restrung into 2 necklaces-about 17 inches including the clasp, a bracelet and a few extra silvers were made into earrings as the silvers did not have a long tails. One white and one silver...