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Yes, I will look what will be the cost with freshwater pearls. It also should be cheaper!

I cannot afford the 31,5 kUSD they want for this bracelet - that is a fact. Also I honestly don't think it is worth it but I will look into what it will cost with freshwater pearls and with fewer (maybe only two) diamond pavé beads (such are sometimes sold at auctions at almost half price). If I...

May I ask what size of the drill hole should I look for? What is the common size in pearls?

Thanks a lot for your reply! Finding pearls is not a problem I believe - I am more concerned about the other beads (I want 18K white gold and diamonds, CZ is not an option). Also I won't be able to make such bracelet myself (you don't just string it on an elastic band, do you?!). Maybe I shall...

I have seen the most amazing pearl bracelet. To me it was perfection (I have realized I prefer when the pearls have different sizes, it is more "me". With same sized pearls I feel like an old lady...). It is from Shamballa Jewels and I am seriously considering in saving up for something similar...

Thanks for your reply! I am not sure if there are so many bead shops where I live. I found one store but they sold strands, not loose pearls. I will have a look at The Curious Gem to see if I can find something there (I think I will have to buy online).

I have seen such a lovely pearl strand with freshwater pearls mixed with gemstones but it very pricey (from a "designer brand"). I am sure something similar could be done if the gemstone beads could be sourced. Does someone know a good source for such beads? Thanks in advance for your help!

That is really good! The photo from the auction was certainly not very representative. I hope whoever is buying the strand has seen it IRL before placing the bid.

That thread on Pricescope was great! And also, I saw a few strands there with the colours I am looking for so it seems to be possible to find what I want. It is really good to see that Pearl Paradise has so good photos!

I agree!

I am following them both :) I surely know what to ask for when it comes to photos. This was such an "awakening". I never thought it could be this huge difference. It in fact looked like another stand on the other photos I got. As for online vendors I only have experience from Pearl Paradise.

It felt too good to be true but I guess it was. Unfortunately I don't have any photos of it worn but I have a few videos, not sure of if they can be uploaded though. Although I am very happy I didn't put in a high bid for the strand, this whole experience makes me feel a bit nervous. I want...

This is amazing:love:

Fantastic pearls! These are surely in different colours and that is what I am looking for - the more colourful the better it is!

Thank you so much for your replies. i do love what I saw in the first photo. I am dreaming of a really ”colourful” strand and I thought ”Fiji pearls” (I am obviously referring to the colours) was something I could only dream about. In fact I thought the colours were that amazing that I was...

Thank you so much Jeremy - I am very happy I got these photos... There are certainly surface issues and although the colours are good, are they so good that it is worth trying to get it for that price (2500-3500 USD and then it is usually around 20% extra plus shipping)?! What I am really...

Now I have photos that I believe much better given more true to reality. Do you still believe the colours are considered "good"? It is quite a big difference from the first picture and I honestly don't know what the colours are the Fiji-pearls look like in reality...

That is a great advice! Thanks to you I have asked for additional photos. I assume if the pearls are somewhere near the photo and real undyed Tahitian pearls, the price would be rather "good" but it is certainly a risk as there is no guarantee (even if they say the truly believe they are undyed...

I asked this "are the photos representative regarding the colour of the pearls?" and this was the reply "And yes the colours are good in the pictures, perhaps even better." I am not sure of if this confirms studio lighting / ideal light conditions and that "what you see is not what you get".

It is a good question. I have asked if the photo gives a representative view of the colours. I am still a bit nervous so I don't know if I dare to put in a bid...