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I think the consensus is that I should feel free to wear them together, which I absolutely will! ;-) Thanks all for weighing in. I will try to get neck shots this weekend, but there is snow in the forecast and the morning light has been very grey.

Thanks, everyone! Hmmm... for some reason the photos look more grainy and washed out in the post than the files saved on my computer. The clasp is from Nina Designs. I really like the box clasps that the site carries, as they are very substantial and sturdy. They are a bit pricey but if one...

Just wanted to share the strand I just received from the folks at Pearl Paradise, as part of the baroque Tahitian promotion... For fun, they're next to a grey strand I got myself for my birthday a few months ago from Sheryl (which has strong green and pink overtones that I am absolutely in LOVE...

That is absolutely beautiful! I love the contrast in textures. Thank you so much for sharing!

I think it was worth it... for that necklace alone. My husband thought it was hilarious that I was obsessing over that necklace. Even he appreciated how spectacular it was :-P

I won't deny that I got a kick out seeing that beautiful necklace featured so prominently!

Perlinda -- I think the PP site originally said that they were AA, but the site is down, so can't confirm. I definitely like the Care Ehret pearls a lot. Great silky luster! Caitlin -- The PP strand is akoya keshi; the other strand with the Care Ehret pearls I made with green tourmaline I...

The much-anticipated PP June special arrived this week and... the idea of it is absolutely beautiful: But this one is going back. I was hoping that there would have been more contrast between the akoya keshi and the SSP -- that the akoya keshi would be a steely grey-blue rather than the...

That would so wonderful! I love the idea of a mini-ruckus, even though I'm still a relative newbie. Time to ramp up the negotiations with Hubs. :-)

Thank you for sharing, Pattye! Absolutely gorgeous finds. I was hoping to meet John and pick up more pearls in person this fall when I was going to visit my family in Portland, but alas, DH thinks that we should go to Taipei for the period instead. I'm just a bit peeved since the visit to...

LOVE! I love how the design is so simple and accentuates the qualities of the pearl, but still provides a little bit of sparkle. Absolutely in love with the piece. Thanks so much for sharing!

What fantastic pieces. I especially love the octopus. If I had all of those arms, I'd be holding onto pearls, too. Thanks so much for sharing your designs with us!

Thanks, GemGeek and Katbran! Katbran, the silver are Bali silver daisy spacers -- 3.5 mm, I believe. The goldfilled rondelles are 3 mm-ish and 5 mm and their holes are just the right size for hiding the little PowerPro knots to make sure that the bracelet still "hangs" properly and as extra...

...and... the latest of my weekly installments. This is the first of what I'm thinking will be a series of "stackable" bracelets because it's delicate enough that I don't think it will be too overwhelming to wear multiples. And because I recently fell in love with the Lagos "caviar" bracelets...

LOL! Caitlin, I am now convinced that when I made the switch to PowerPro years ago, it was because I read one of your posts on PG. (it was so long ago, that I have a hard time remembering exactly what prompted the switch.) But I will admit to being impressed by the knotty messes I've been able...

Dear Caitlin, Lisa, Pattye, Katbran, Adeline and Amanda: Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! I had been a little shy previously of sharing my creations with others, much less giving them as gifts. But then I saw that at many craft shows the pieces for sale weren't...

Hi Caitlin, Adeline occasionally posts kits for her earring designs on Etsy, which contain fantastic combinations of gemstones, including pearls. Here's one that's currently available: http://www.etsy.com/listing/101180445/luxe-multi-gemstone-strand-saltwater And others that she has sold...

'Tis been a busy few weeks, but I have been having a blast with projects with pearls obtained with the help of Adeline ;-) First up is one of my recent favorites. This one is going to be a present for a new member of the family. My DH's father's family has just adopted a teenage girl, and this...

Hi Pearldad -- your pictures are lovely. I'll second Lisa -- the GSS drops are gorgeous. Were they from the spring PP special? I also got a pair at that time and fell in love. :-P The metallic copper studs have amazing color and luster. Thanks so much for sharing!

Especially the heavier weight PP! I've started taping up my fingers in advance of working with PP 30 lb and up. It makes me feel like a warrior, suiting up before a fight :-P