Akoya strand from Cees...

[Lilpearl]

The strand is here!!! FedEx service was super, they actually arrived sooner than expected! The size is perfect, and very even, it has a very nice luster, some pearls have very minor blemish, but then again on this size I understand that’s rear and pricier to find perfect pearls. The luster is very good, and the color is a bit on the creamy side, what do y’all think? Sorry for the ginormous photos!
Here are neckshot pictures, and mod pictures in fluorescent and natural direct and indirect lighting.

 

[Charlotta]

They look great on you Lilpearl

 

[Bcm21mk]

Love your pearls! Enjoy!

 

[86Corvettegirl]

They're beautiful & look wonderful on you!!! Enjoy wearing them!!

 

[pattye]

Lilpearl,

You look even more elegant and classic in this necklace! Beautiful pearls!!

 

[lisa c]

Wow, they are stand-out gorgeous against your skin! Out of the ballpark!

 

[Marianne]

Really lovely on you. Well done!

 

[Lilpearl]

Thank you everyone for your kind comments!,The necklace is very beautiful and I’ll be wearing it often!

 

[Ladonna Rama]

they are truly fab - congrats

 

[Lilpearl]

Thank you Ladonna Rama! My gem grade 8-8.5mm FW strand, looks tiny next to it, I’ll post pictures for comparison reference later.

 

[BWeaves]

They're beautiful on you. Enjoy!

 

[Cees]

Lilpearl, we had long discussions about Akoya pearls on instagram about perfect pearls. A perfect pearl is rare. An Akoya strand with perfect pearls is about 2.5 times more expensive than one with some minor blemishes.
Your strand has so few that it was remarkable the strand was not more expensive when it was inspected. A rare chance I would say as I judged you would be happy and you are. Your Akoya strand is a very very nice strand. I thank you for the cooperation and understanding.

 

[Lilpearl]

Dear Cees, I couldn’t agree more, my necklace is truly remarkable, and I’m very grateful you took the time to look for exactly what I asked. The luster, the size, the uniformity of the pearls, everything is just perfect and so elegant! This is one necklace that I will be wearing often. Thank you!

 

[Lilpearl]

Thank you BWeaves!

 

[Lilpearl]

As promised, for size reference and under different types of lighting, from left to right, my T’s from PP 9-12mm, my non pearls Tiffany beads 10mm, my akoya strand 10-10.5mm, and my FWP 8-8.5mm.

 

[Katbran]

They are wonderful pearls !! And such a big size ... how marvellous ! Cees has an excellent eye for value !!

 

[86Corvettegirl]

I can really appreciate the size. What a great strand of pearls!!