Recent content by lionlaw

It may be my inexperience, but why is there this disdain over choc Tahitian pearls and not black akoyas. Aren't they the same thing? Both are treated to get the unnatural color? They are real pearls-- just enhanced/treated. Or is it because natural tahitians are considered beautiful but...

Their photos dont match up to the actual pearls irl from my experience. Plus like others have mentioned- my round pearls were "eggy." I think for cheap pearls, they are ok. But for the more expensive strands, you are better off buying elsewhere. It is too expensive to return to China and...

I think to each their own. I just got a chocolate baroque Tahitian strand from the pearl outlet, and they are fabulous. Yes, they are treated, but I don't care. I like the glorious color on these bad boys. I have plenty of natural Tahitian strands- kamokas, teal, pastels, greens, etc., but I...

Duh, sorry, I should have said where it came from. It is actually made from two necklaces bought from Wendy/ Pearlescence. I purchased a multi-colored strand (I think it was 17") and then a Kamoka tin cup and shipped both to PP and had it strung into one 20" necklace for me. My pics are...

Thanks everyone! Jeremy and PP did a fabulous job. My photos really suck, so here is their pic of the strand (it was revised slightly after this to add a little to the length):

Gorgeous collection! I love Elana's pearls and have succumbed to her sale more than I should have lately.

These are gorgeous! Thank you so much for the comparison pics, they were very helpful!

These are stunning! congratulations.

I know there is a thread on the freshwater exotics, but Jeremy and Hisano did such a fabulous job on this, that I decided to post it here. It turned out more gorgeous that I can imagine and he was so patient dealing with my crazy a** on trying to throw as many pearls around my neck as possible...

Did you buy them? If so, try the tooth test. Not fool proof, but I haven't found many man-made that pass it.

I am most impressed with the glow on the Kamoka pearls. Here is my contribution to the thread- my Kamoka 20" necklace:

Heidi and Sheri-- The strands are gorgeous and look gorgeous on you, congrats!

Here is a sneak peak of my exotics that Jeremy sent me. 7 strands used to make a 20 inch torsade:

GORGEOUS strand Pattye! They look great on you. I also was glad to see them offer them in the 20 inch length. I can't wait to get my order, but will drool over yours until I do.

Gemgeek Your photos are beautiful BUT the pearls and findings you selected are exquisite! Really gorgeous, congrats!