Recent content by Nugchompa

Here is what I got. Sold as golden south sea pearl in a gold plated sterling silver pendant with cubic zirconia. The pearl almost looked "too" flawless for a bargain piece of jewelry, but there is a ring imperfection that is basically hidden on the back. Please be brutal if you think I got...

Has anyone ever bought from pearl seller NHsouthseapearl on Etsy? I know this forum says eBay, but I don't see another good place to ask. Thanks!

I did describe what I was looking for which makes me a little more purplexed. Since it was meant to be a Christmas gift, I think my only option is to keep them or send them back and get something else entirely that can arrive before Christmas. I guess buying during a busy time of year Is not...

I finally got both orders in after some USPS delays. I honestly am surprised by how pale the lavenders are. They looked slightly off-white until I held them up to the other pearls. After seeing multiple strands of lavenders, I feel they really are some of the lightest I’ve come across...

I just got my first order in from The Pearl Source. I sure hope my wife’s neck is a lot smaller than mine because 18” is a tight choker when I hold it to my neck.

I was hoping for some color in between your top and middle strand. Probably closer to middle, but I think something a little lighter would look nice. I fear she may call the top one pink. I personally find both lovely. Thank you for the photos. They really illustrate how broad the range can...

I ended up picking a lavender AAA from Pearl Paradise. I really hope it has rich color.

I found some bargain (costume) jewelry with similar colors to the lavender and pink pearls, and I showed my wife to see which she preferred. She probably thinks she is getting something off a bargain rack, but it appears she likes the pink/peach color more than the lavender. She does have dark...

I am in the market for picking up a second pearl strand during these cyber-week sales (ordered first one from Pearl Source, but not sure what to expect after finding this forum). Does anyone have a photo of a AAA lavender strand next to a Freshadama/Gem lavender strand? I'm also interested in...