Recent content by willeyi

Hi. When I sent in a strand of pearls to be restrung, I called Mikimoto and asked what I needed to send in to verify authenticity (they will not repair or restring pearls if they are not Mikis). The repair service said to just send it the pearls and they will know if they are authentic. They...

Hi... yes! You are absolutely correct. I am not good with real pearl terminology as you are. I think I meant no luster as you said. La Peregrina was large, but no luster. It did not have the "glow" (laymen language) of a pearl I would expect or want. Honestly, for $11 million (the price...

I am a lover of pearls, a consumer, not a seller. I collect Mikimoto pearls. In my opinion, pearls do not hold their value. They are worth their most the day you purchase them as they are in the best shape. A pearl, unlike a diamond, will "wear out" in time. Diamonds are timeless and never...

I would send them to Mikimoto and they can tell you if they are real or fake. An appraisal is only $50.00 and well worth the peace of mind. You can also get them restrung at the same time. Mikimoto charges $4.00 per inch to restring (assuming they are real). If you want to change the...

Hi. I'm a big an of Mikimoto pearls and own several strands and earrings. I would recomment for peace of mind to send them to Mikimoto for an appraisal. It costs $50.00, not bad to have peace of mind. Also, if you are interested in the current style, the latest Mikimoto strands have a "M"...

Hi. My opinion.. these pearls are too small to make it into a bracelet, even if you double them. They will look dated, not fashionable. If it were me, I would me a pearl tassle necklace and use these small pearls for the tassle. Put it on a long chain (minimiumu 30"), and it will look...

This is a great thread. While this is more about Paspaley, I was wondering what you experts think of branded akoyas, such as Mikimoto. I realize many here think Mikimoto is buying name only, and for the price you pay, one would be foolish to pay their prices. However, each time I purchase a...

Thank you for posting about your day. I'm glad to hear it was worthwhile with lots of jewelry. I can't wait to go in November!

Nora, thank you for the wonderful report! I can't wait to go in November. Enjoy London!

Hi... I'm on the shy side, so unfortunately, no pictures. Try a few strands on and look at yourself in the mirror. You'll know the perfect length that works for you!

Nora, I am SOOO excited for you. Please do share your experience, and I am sure it will be wonderful! I would also be interested in how long it took you to go through the exhibition. I can't wait to hear how you liked it! For me, I am so excited and can't wait. I don't go until November...

Hi... I love ropes, and have three ropes. In my humble opinion, I absolutely feel the length of the rope needs to match where it lands on your body. That is key. A 30" rope on a very tall and large woman would not look good. I am 5' 2", and my ropes are 34", 38", and 52". These are all...

Hi, I wanted to pass along some info. First, I am just a consumer of pearls, not a pearl expert like many of you, so my apologies in advance for any technical terminology inaccuracies. I live in the U.S., but I really love pearls, so I had to see this exhibition. Since the flight from the...

Hi... I'd like to give my input here in support of Mikimotos. I am a big fan of Mikimoto pearls. You will find most people here in this forum are anti-Mikimoto or anti-branded pearls (e.g. Paspaley), so I'd like to give you a different view. Mikimoto pearls are absolutely gorgeous and are...

Hi! I'm a major Mikimoto fan, and if I may make some suggestions to help you sell your items. Here are my thoughts: - First, people who buy Mikimoto buy it for the brand, like myself. Therefore, we are picky and we want things to match. The necklace and earrings are a mismatched set. The...