Recent content by starfish

Thanks all, the answer I was hoping for. Short story I found it second hand and thought it might be a blue Eyris. Very happy to hear your expert opinions. It is a stunning pearl, the colors are unreal. I have nothing like this among my many pearls!

Hello, I’m wondering if anyone knows what kind of pearl this is. It is bright blue green about 10-11 mm in diameter set in 18k white gold. Hallmark is IPS18K. Thank you!

Hello, I’m wondering if anyone knows what kind of pearl this is. It is bright blue green about 10-11 mm in diameter set in 18k white gold. Hallmark is IPS18K. Thank you!

Thanks so much everyone, 24 gauge it is!

I have several fully drilled loose pearls and am wanting to wire wrap some individually for bracelet charms. I have never attempted wire wrapping and am wondering what gauge head pins and wire is best to work with for pearls in the 8-10mm size, both in sterling and 14k? I’m not sure what size...

I just received my Tahitian bracelet today and regretfully the same thing happened with mine as with Parrot Lady. It is clearly different than the one pictured, and has only twelve pearls not fifteen as shown. I’m surprised and disappointed that this happened. I’m curious Parrot Lady, did you...

For those interested in comparison shots with my baroque Tahitian stands. Shot next to my three different strands, the first is a rope, followed by two shorter strands.

Thank you all for your nice comments and replies. I will try to post pictures with my baroques later today. I am leaning towards keeping these, as the color is amazing, as is the size. I think I needed to get past my "what if there is something better" thinking. It is an incredible strand...

Oh thank you for straightening me! Yes, I should have specified, this is the strand I posted about earlier

My iPad refuses to put me upright! Sorry maybe someone can straighten me!

I received my strand a few days ago. The colors are beautiful, lots of blues which I love but of course can't capture well in photos. I have baroque Tahitian strands with incredible luster, and I will say the luster on this strand isn't quite as sharp. I know this is a trade off, as these are...

This one caught my attention this morning. Described as AAA 9.4 - 11.7 round strand, dark silver with blue and green overtones. I had no intention of buying anything, no need for any more Tahitians. So I will post pictures when it arrives.