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Thanks Lisa. I don't notice any button ish shapes on the pearls in the side... I know even freshadamas won't be perfectly round but they are the closest I can get in my current (tiny) budget. I've spoken to Mia whom is going to change a few of the individual pearls with the overly rose or ivory...

Ok exactly the problem I was seeing, good to know I'm not going mad or 'pearl eyed' from looking at hundreds of different strands on the net all day... Thank you! I wasn't aware the freshadamas had any luster treatment, I think it's only bleaching they go through. I know a pp representative...

Very interesting... but havnt freshwater pearls always had the bleaching so I guess if freshwaters from ages ago have lasted years no reason why freshadamas shouldn't too...? On aside, I'm awaiting a 7.5-8mm freshadama strand with strong silver overtone (with least amount of rose or ivory) and...

With all the proper care ie last thing on first thing off etc, will they be exactly the same in 20 years as the day you brought them? I ask because I've been reading about the bleaching of freshadamas and how it's not permanent, so what does this mean in real life terms? What can we expect to...

Thank you everyone. If it wasn't for you all allying my apprehensions about ordering abroad and giving me your personal experiences with vendors and of course informing and enlightening me about customs and duty etc (which was a breeze btw) I wouldn't have this ring! Not only is the ring...

It really does! That's a completely rubbish picture in terms of sharpness - the pearl has excellent luster I can see all the finer details of my face in it! The diamonds either side sparkle like crazy in the light and the colour! I love the deepness of the colour! In real, it's got a bronzy -...

It's here! Please excuse the rubbish picture, I was in my pj's, used my phone camera, had shaky hands with excitement and it's a dark and grey day here in London! I'll upload some more later in the week but I wanted to show everyone the colour! I'm so in love...

Now who could say no to a gold nugget! You know, I've never seen a US dollar...your coins are called quarters right? As a sideline, Lisa that jar is so pretty!

Haha lol Lisa I like your yes theory. I don't think I'll ever get bored of the idea of a golden strand: magical little balls of gold retrieved from the deepest darkest oceans, around my neck... haha I know I'm romanticising it just a little bit....

I also had that confusion with pearl source. It's a .Co.uk Web page and prices were in pounds so I assumed they were based here. That's when I started reading around and came across this website :) and got more confused when everyone here talked about Pearl Source in the US. Along with the...

Thank you cmd2014 and jersey pearl. I'm feeling strong again :cool:

Thanks for that pep talk Karin, you are of course completely right. I'm such a compulsive buyer I buy first then think 'do I actually want this' after. However having said that, I've always admired my mother's jewellery growing up and she's always had a modest but exceptional pieces collection...

Bas thanks for your brutal honesty. I had a look at the metallics...add a few diamonds here and there and they are to die for. I love pearls with diamonds. Kelluvpearls - thanks exactly what I needed. I need to save the strand I want as my screen saver or something to remind me of my ultimate...

Ha I like your thinking Lisa! Guys help me!! I'm feeing very weak..I think I'm about to cave. I keep browsing and reading (and breathing, sleeping, dreaming) about pearls and I love looking at everyone's collections on the net and now I need to buy something. Pearly and sparkly. I really need...

Hopefully I stay restrained...every time I visit PP (and I do visit a lot) I see something and think how did I miss you before! My wishlist is piling up and for now lusting after the pictures is keeping me somewhat satisfied but I know that method will only work for so long. My mantra has...

Jersey pearl,I am just starting out and the look of golden south seas is what really inspired my interest in pearls. I did consider a tincup south sea strand but again it would be a substitute for what I really want - a strand of deep golden, round, blemish free excellent luster (perhaps...

Yes you're both right it's a case of fearing the unknown! In any case this has all highlighted to me the potential extra cost (which will be in the hundreds)! and just as I was seriously contemplating an extra item with the money I have 'left over' haha. I guess after TOTAL cost there won't be...

I had, but wanted a few pictures so I could compare. Doesn't really matter now I don't think I'll be getting them; reading another thread made me realise I'd rather save for the 1 amazing piece I'm really after.

Oh god I'm really scared now. I hope I havnt been silly and caused myself more hassle - I don't have the time nor energy to deal with it right now

Thanks for that Wendy it's made it a bit clearer in my mind. At least I know my item will be with the courier company and not just 'lost' somewhere, and they are the people that ask for the tax (s).