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I wish I had enough long strands to braid like this. That would make such a pretty choker! I hope those pearls always bring you many good memories, Lisa.

I missed the original post on this! I love the versatile new pieces you created with your two strands. They turned out great!

That new blue Akoya is so pretty and will look fantastic with so many of your other pearls, BWeaves. And yay to mixing your whites!:giggle: The inner Tahitian strand is from Kamoka, and the outer is from Hawaii. The cherry Tahitian studs are from a PP Hong Kong live event.

Welcome to the forum tpt! And congratulations on your new opera length necklace. As BWeaves mentioned, there isn’t a standard for grading pearls and chasing perfection can be a bottomless pit. Your necklace looks gorgeous and what really matters is how it looks and feels to you. You’re not going...

Thanks so much, Douglas, CatMom, lary007, and Jeremy! And from a quiet, refined afternoon tea with a special friend… to a hopping birthday party with a group of friends celebrating an 80th birthday! Wearing a golden SS pendant from Katbran, and a bracelet worn as a necklace. The pearls are J...

Thank you, Shani. You really are searching waaay back. ;) Thanks so much, BWeaves and lary007 for the sweet compliments about mixing it up. I’ve never been a matchy person with anything, so just about everything goes for me. Freedom to play! BWeaves, that All Josh necklace is one of my...

Most commonly used drill hole size is .8mm. Findings can vary though, like the size of the posts on studs or caps/bails.

Thank you, lary007! Ooooo, if you work on any projects this weekend, please be sure to share!! I’ve had a lot of fun making the dangly jackets, but I get lazy about switching them out with different studs. I need to be better about that…

Thank you, lary007. I really love the soft colors of vintage Akoya. Thanks, BWeaves- you have a great collection of huggies. I haven’t brought myself to invest in any pearl charms or huggies, so this little experimental pair is it. That pendant is all around unique. The shape, color and bail are...

It’s so gorgeous and delicate, BWeaves! I haven’t been able to catch most of these events live, but I’ve still managed to find a few little goodies here and there. This is a little pair of SS keshi from the Takahashi live event. I immediately thought of studs to use with all my dangly jackets...

Pretty pearls, Shani, and whoa, working your way through this thread!o_O The photo size isn’t on your end. If you’re comparing to smaller photos from early on in this thread, there have been several platform changes since then. I’ve noticed some of my old photos/posts no longer appear or open...

Oh man, that really was a jam-packed pearl trip! Kobe and Mikimoto Island in the same day?! Sounds like you made some fantastic new acquisitions. You have a lot more focus and stamina than me. I went into a large second hand store in Shinjuku and my eyes just started glazing over. Thank you for...

Thanks so much Douglas and BWeaves! Ahhh, I remember that Ruckus well.;) How fun to create your own bracelet, Pomelo! It looks fantastic!

MOP necklace from Hawaii, feather pearl drops from Fuji at Pacific Pearls.US.

Party season! Ombre Tahitian from PP, earring jackets and two tin cups I made with tiny Tahitians from Alex Collins.

Oooo, BWeaves and Tiger, I can’t wait to see!:D I couldn‘t attend live, but managed to get a couple small things after the fact. No news of delivery dates yet, but looking forward to seeing yours’!!!

Thank you!:giggle: Circled Tahitian rope with a pendant from Hawaii and a T keshi chain I made.

Welcome to the forum Shani! Customs release is always random for me. Sometimes it sails through a customs facilities, and other facilities hold it up for more scrutiny. Looking forward to seeing your selection! I usually post my purchases in the ”Show Us Your Pearls in Action” thread with other...

Thanks so much for sharing your shopping and treasures, LorenLL! Enjoy wearing those new pearls! Woah, SteveM. What a find, if only to gaze at in pics.

Metallic FW strand from Kojima, studs from little h (FW stuffed with rubies). I made the tourmaline jackets.