Recent content by Serenity

Hi Blaire, Thanks for thinking of me - I'm tickled. Perhaps we'll meet again at Tucson or some other show. Cheryl

What Pattye said - FAB-U-LOUS! Serenity

Hi Sueki, Your strand is beautiful - love the design! PowerPro really expands the design possibilities. What pearls did you use and what are the gem beads - tourmaline? Serenity

Well done Nerida! Great pearls too. What thread did you use for these big, bold, baroques? Serenity

Vendors state the manufacturer's thread sizes on their site. I've created my own chart with sizes of various brands I've used. I'll contact Joggles to see if they know the thread size. If not, I'll throw caution to the wind and order some. Serenity

For anyone who's interested, I've just discovered YLI button hole silk thread on line at joggles.com. They have an incredible assortment of colours. Knotty, can you tell me what size this thread is? I've used Gudebrod silk thread in sizes D (.305mm/.012") & E (.325mm/.0128?) and Griffin...

My experience with Power Pro My experience with Power Pro I?d like to share my first experience with Power Pro beading thread. I used the .009?, 20 lb. test, with some 9.5-10mm, baroque, commercial quality pearls. The first thing I noticed is that it feels different from silk ? very...

Mikeyy, Yes, lots and lots of brown pearls. Chocolate is still very hot. I noticed a premium on brown pearl prices as compared to other dyed pearls. Serenity

Hi Patty! Unfortunately, photography was not allowed at the show. Not unexpected though. I would love to have taken pictures because it really was an impressive sight. <huge understatement> Cheryl

I can?t believe it?s been a month since I returned from Hong Kong for my first pearl buy. While in HK I attended the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show at the HK Convention and Exhibition Centre. Unlike the Tucson show, all the freshwater pearl vendors were located in one area. There were...

Hi Morna, Yes, let's try to get together. I'll PM you with the details. Cheryl

Just curious....... do you need business documents to get into the Hong Kong show (similar to the AGTA in Tucson)? Hi Gail, I pre-registered online last year, and I honestly don't remember what the requirements were. I've received my badge, but I'll take copies of my business licence in case...

Hi Jeremy, The only company that I know of specifically is one you mentioned on an old post, Shanxiahu Pearl. Do you have any other recommendations? I know to avoid a company that employs a certain "Pierre", thanks to your advice. I'll only have one day prior to the trade show (March 4-8)...

Jeremy: Thanks so much for your kind offer to help, but we'll just miss each other. I'll be there from the 1st until the 16th. PG and Pattye: Thanks for your good wishes. Serenity

I'm traveling to HK this coming weekend for the International Jewellery Trade Show next week. This will be my first freshwater pearls purchase. The prospect is unbelievably exciting for me, and a little daunting too. I have a total budget of 25K with 5K reserved for findings etc. I've...