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Pattye and Josh, Yes. You are both right, and it's discouraging. But, at least you can sleep well at night. I hope I didn't offend anyone by seeming a polyanna--I just wanted to get a jab in there at greedy managers. I switched careers from graphic design to engineering, and was appalled at...

! Better go pumice my heels ! CarolK

Sarah, I'm sorry. Take care, CarolK

Wow. Josh, I'm sorry. That sort of thing seems to be happening everywhere. An engineer friend of mine said that the people who make (and grow) things reap rewards intrinsic to their efforts. Middle-men enjoy no such rewards, and need to derive their self esteem from things like office- and...

You go, Pattye!!! That says it!!! CarolK

"...***fresh***waters from ... Hawaii, ..." HAHAHAHAHAHA... Speaking as a fifth-generation Oahu local, I know for a fact that the natives sustainably raise their "fair trade" freshwaters in the used tires and empty Budweiser cans organically-produced in the naturally hubcap- and syringe-laden...

How about subtle, grayed-back, stingray leather margins and solid dark gray behind the type? CarolK

That's why she's your Art Director!!! Nice inclusion of the Sharpie for size reference. Is that the same Sharpie you used to enhance the blues??? ;) Certainly, that poor abalone had an uncomfortable time of it!

Elisa looks great!!! Ditto Caitlin's description of her as, "fresh and clean". It's utterly refreshing to see a model like that. I started to pick out my faves, and gave up when I realized how many there were. :( Before I gave up, 143, 149, and 151. From the bottom, I like 529, 535 and 537...

Wow!!!!!!!!, Jeremy, That is so magnificent, it would be a real shame to remove it from the shell. When are you going to start the PearlParadise online museum? Every now and again, it seems to me, you come across something unique and priceless, like that massive keshi necklace or that huge...

They are *easily* more lovely than a lot of the junk at the Met and at MoMA. That's a GREAT idea!!! There are oodles of smaller natural history museums and ***aquariums*** that would love to have more unique items such as this. I'm excited for you!!! Congratulations on surviving teaching...

Aggie P. has a couple of brilliant ideas here for "lagniappes" (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/lagniappes), enclosed with each piece, along with a nice instruction leaflet describing cleaning frequency and how to know when to replace the silver cloth/tarnish strip. You may want to take a...

Hugs to you, too, GemGeek!!! Wow. I am glad to hear that your mom is feeling better. CarolK

Hi, Amrita, *GREAT* photos. Thank you for sharing with us on P-G!!! Just curious, in the very first photo, is that mist and rain, or smog? It's rather overcast. Thanks, CarolK

"...clearly 2 orders of magnitude better..." -- one hundred times better? -- Now, you're talking! As in, "This goes to eleven.", from _This is Spinal Tap_. There is no limit to the praising o' pearls! CarolK

Yowsah! Yowsah! Yowsah! That baroque Akoya is *killer*--it's got such orient!!! Also, Mandy, I like the quality of your photos! Thanks for sharing--and that pear-shaped "faux" pearl. If you don't tell anyone, no one will know it's not an $$$ heirloom. Really lovely pendant. Must... shop...

Rat awn!!! Thanks for putting our minds at ease, borah :) CarolK

I love the Kojima Pearls site! Their jewelry is beautiful and fairly priced for its high quality. Sarah seems like such a nice person. Now, I'm concerned. A week or two ago, I sent Sarah an email via the Kojima site, and she never responded. Previously, she had been meticulous about replying...

End of Summer Blowout? End of the Economy Blowout? Necklace to best reflect Labor Day outdoor grilling flames? Spontaneous, thoughtful, unusual vintage gift day? Wheee!!! She'll be thrilled no matter what!!! CarolK

I agree! But, being clueless, didna' see this message until just now. Sorry for the delayed response. This is such a swell forum! Warm fuzzies to the max! I wonder whether or not that says something about poils? Only, it's terrible--I'm saving for a "big" (for me) pearl purchase, and...