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WOW!! What absolutely beautiful pearls, I've never seen a strand coloured like this before and I think it's just stunning, so rich in tone and unusual. You must be thrilled - and I am very jealous! PG x

Serenity - what a marvellous undertaking, and how exciting! I think you are very brave and I'm sure your trip will be an incredible experience. I'm really looking forward to hearing about it. Good luck!

A perfect summary. :)

That is so true. The number of times I have called into a top end jewellery store to see the pearls, only to be met with a complete lack of the most basic pearl knowledge. I only know one jeweller who is experienced (and qualified) in pearl dealing, he's the chap I mentioned, but he's in a...

When I look at these photographs, and the others I have seen from the 'Lowly Beaders' I am so envious. I can't imagine the level of skill, patience, and creativity necessary to turn out such beautiful pieces. I looked at that necklace and gasped. I'm no Goth (although I hate to say it, I was...

Ksrizz - Please don't worry about sharing your opinions. It's just that my jeweller, with his 26 years experience (and GIA diplomas) has somehow failed to acquire your skill when it comes to 'objectively' appraising pearls from photographs! I certainly don't expect the pearls to appeal to...

Jody, I think the necklace looks great as it is. Personally I like to wear my pearls closer to the neck. One option is to consider ordering the matching bracelet, and when you fancy a longer 'look' just attach the two together. I do that with some of my strands, and seeing the clasps is not...

Oh my goodness - that pearl!!! It's so beautiful and smooth, oh, the colours ....... I love the pink.

Boo, the necklace (and bracelet) are truly stunning, and I love the way you have used the magnetic clasps, I'm a real fan of those. The whole ensemble, as you have put it together, just 'works' so well.

Hi Jerin - this is the direct link to Apex's e-Bay store, where I made the purchases, I'm sure it's the one you found: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/APEX-JEWELRY

Ksrizz - Nobody is trying to compare Apex pearls to PP's! As Nerida said, and as I stated in my posting, Apex are regarded as a good source of low priced 'everyday' pearls which do represent good value for money. It is helpful for forum members to know that a reliable e-Bay source exists for...

And breakfast pearls, post lunch pearls, after dinner pearls, pre-bedtime pearls, cold and flu pearls, job interview pearls, going-to-the-bank pearls, gardening pearls, etc. Really, some of us are getting to that stage. It makes perfect sense if you think about it!

I remember years ago a schoolfriend's father caught her puffing on a cigarette. He sat her down and made her smoke until she was sick. It did work because she never tried it again. In the same manner, I thought I could cure myself if I just bought more and more pearls (in rapid succession) -...

A multi coloured strand sounds really lovely, and a good practical choice. The other day my partner was watching me sorting out my pearls and he was shocked by what he saw. He picked up the baroques and examined each pearl before asking what was wrong with them. He asked why I can't just be...

Youngster, I wear the freshwater multis far more than the Tahitians, probably because their colouration makes them more versatile. I find the Tahitians only really work when I wear grey or black, or cool blues. Caitlin - it was reassuring to learn that these pearls are quite resilient, I do...

Hi Nerida Indeed it was your comment about Apex which reassured me, and I have to agree that I have also received exactly what has been pictured, and quickly. I did use the 'make offer' facility on one of the strands, I think I saved about 12.5% on the original price. There are quite a few...

Airdancer, the pictures are here, on page 5: https://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1588&page=5

Hi Everybody Your comments on the photos did make me smile - if you could have seen how 'crudely' they were taken you would have laughed! 10 minutes in my lunchbreak, a bit of white paper on my desk (this is curved up against a stack of CDs), my old and quite hopeless little Canon Ixus, no...

Hi Spaceneedle That strand does look similar to mine but it's not the same one - in fact mine was only $440. I was amazed by the price. This purchase took place in my pre-forum days so I was a little nervous and very unsure of what I would get. Thankfully my fears were completely unfounded...