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They are lot brighter, whiter, and reflective in real life.

Ug...I'm really struggling. I have a beautiful strand of baroque fwp that my husband purchased for me in Hawaii. They weren't very expensive but I love the rainbow luster and size. So I vacillate between baroque ssp and round pearls. My budget is in the way!

Thanks so much. I have actually researched the 3 sites most often recommended here and noted these two as possibilities. I think I need to go see what 9-10mm look like on me. Does anyone know of a good pearl store in Dallas?

I love this site! I didn't even notice that...so now I'm just thinking for my budget of around $1300 I will go gem grade fwp. I would like the largest I can get that are round with good luster. Do you think it's possible to get something in the 10-11mm range in 18"? Also are there any Black...

You have all been so helpful. I'm intrigued by this strand. What are your thoughts? http://tahitianpearls.biz/south-sea-pearl-necklace/sale-white-south-sea-pearl-necklace-wnmn.htm

Your pearls are gorgeous. What size are they?

So from the pics, metallics look more like akoyas right? Unfortunately I have to wait until Nov to pull the plug, but I'm truly interested in the biggest 18" strand with high luster...a question about baroque akoyas...are they not completely round? They look round in the photos.

You all have confirmed what I'm thinking. I think I'll look into freshwater pearls when my birthday comes around (Nov.). Are 9.5-10mm big enough do you think?

Hi, I just joined this site and am learning a lot. I am a long time pearl lover. I have two strands of Akoya pearls (7-7.5mm) but would like a strand of larger pearls. My mom is a pearl snob and told be I don't want freshwater pearls, but I'd really like a strand of larger pearls within a...