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Hmm, it's sounding pretty unanimous. So it sounds like the consensus is an 18" freshadama/gemgrade fresh with rose overtone. I guess I should get some matching earrings. Should the earring pearl size match the necklace?

Well, she doesn't wear bracelets so I'll save some money there. I like the box idea. It's all about the presentation, huh ;)

So the freshwater are tougher than Akoyas but the Akoyas are shinier?

Thanks for the info. The length is something that I'm not sure about. I like the idea of a long string for the "wow factor" but I want it to still be versatile so maybe I should go shorter. So the AAA vs AA makes a big difference huh? I'll have to factor that in too. What's this about overtone...

Hey folks, first post here. I'm looking my lady's first string of pearls. From what I've read I think a string of 7-7.5 Akoyas is the way to go. Maybe like this one?---- http://www.pearlparadise.com/detail.aspx?ID=92 Is there anything I should look for in particular? She's age 30 and has a very...