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They could benefit from a gentle cleaning. There are no knots at all, which isn't the norm for akoya pearls, and no variation in color. Uniform size is normal for akoyas. They usually have a few knots near the clasp. The pictures are great, but I'd love to see more closeups, especially if you...

Exactly! Three cheers for both experts who share knowledge freely. :)

Charming skulls, especially the lighter, more delicate colors. (Never thought I would use charming and skulls in the same sentence!) You are ready for Halloween and beyond. The bracelets are terrific.

Solsort, the size you chose is a classic that you will enjoy for many years. PSS means you'll feel the need to add some size variety, and of course, you'll need some other colors... This is how you become a collector! Even if you decide later that you like larger pearls, you'll need the...

Whoa, that's awesome! Gorgeous and versatile. My eyesight is going, though. I first looked, and for a split second, thought, wow, what a tan! LOL. That neck form is a work of art. If I had one like that, I would leave it out where I could see it and rotate my pearls.

Pearls are organic, so there won't be a strand with every pearl 100% perfect, including gem grade. Even Hanadama pearls have small flaws, just fewer and less noticeable. However, I am with you on being disappointed. I have often been a little upset that I didn't get perfection, only to realize...

Oh yeah! I love the man pearls, or metro pearls. :)

Yes! Now you're talking my language! They look marvelous on you. :)

I'm looking forward to seeing the finished necklace. It's sweet to see your feline helper! :)

Adorable, and I especially like the shirt!

Dyed freshwater cultured pearls, but they are nicely done. Great for Fall and Winter wear. :)

Overall, I'd say you have had great luck with your orders of Wen pearls. I love the colors. Sorry to hear about your Rio Grande pearls.:)

I like the bigger pearls on you. Pearl shrinkage syndrome is a real thing! The percentage of akoya pearls with sharp luster goes down as pearls get larger. That makes the PP strand a real bargain in comparison to the Miki. The cost for the A1 strand in the larger size would be huge. I'd like to...

Linda, those beads are definitely a great color for you!

Thanks for all the compliments! Lisa, I can always do them again, but I have so many other things I want to try first! :)

Sheri is amazing and so is your ring. :)

I agree that they don't look like Mikimoto pearls. Can you post a closeup on a white paper towel or a white piece of paper? Coiling the strand will let us see more pearls up close in one shot. Thank you! :)

You would think that it would be intuitive that the pearl should be vertical. :)

Love everything about the ring. :)

Even though it's close, there aren't enough details visible at this size to tell what type of pearl, or to verify if they are pearls because the camera is focused on the background. If you are using a cell phone, try tapping one of the pearls to focus on it and take the photo on white paper or a...