Freshadama Overtones

[Phantompep]

I ordered a 22-inch strand of 8-9mm Freshadama's with silver/rose overtones. Just received the pearls and they are beautiful! However, I am a little disappointed in the lack of rose in the strand. I am not sure I even know what to expect with silver/rose overtone. I would be interested in hearing what others have seen with the silver/rose color. I took some pictures tonight, but they are too dark to post. Not to mention I do not know how to post pictures. If someone would PM me instructions, I'll try to post pics tomorrow. Thanks for any advice!!!

Donna

 

[airdancer]

I ordered a 22-inch strand of 8-9mm Freshadama's with silver/rose overtones. Just received the pearls and they are beautiful! However, I am a little disappointed in the lack of rose in the strand. I am not sure I even know what to expect with silver/rose overtone. I would be interested in hearing what others have seen with the silver/rose color. I took some pictures tonight, but they are too dark to post. Not to mention I do not know how to post pictures. If someone would PM me instructions, I'll try to post pics tomorrow. Thanks for any advice!!!

Donna

Hi, just to clarify - did you order rose or silver overtones, or both?

If you are familiar with akoyas, the rose is not as strong as akoya rose tones. Akoyas are pinked. I quite like the silver myself. It makes the body look whiter.

 

[Phantompep]

Hi Airdancer,

When I ordered the strand I couldn't decide whether to go with silver or rose. After speaking with Natalie at PP, she suggested I get the silver with a rose overtone. She mentioned that this is the color of Hanadamas. I like the crispness of the silver - but I really don't see any rose in the pearls. It's difficult when you do not have others strands for comparison.

 

[pattye]

May I suggest you lay the pearls out on a white or light color cloth napkin or paper towel where you can observe them frequently during the day as the light changes. You may see the subtle colors better then. I find many of my pearls show their "colors" much better in dimmer, indirect light, as opposed to very bright direct light. I look forward to seeing photos also! I LOVE the length you ordered!

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

 

[knotty panda]

Pattye is really right about that dimmer light thing. I don't understand it, but it's true. It's like they are backlit and the colors are more visible.

 

[Sueki]

Yes, definitely Pattye is right. Leave the pearls laid out where you can look at them often and you will see the pearls come to life.
And I totally agree about the dim light thing - all of my pearls are at their amazing best in the evening light of dusk.
The iridescence really sings at this time of day.

 

[olmander]

It is also helpful to put it next to other white strands (e.g.somewhere in a nearby shop).

I remember that when I was buying my Akoya strand, it was lying next to several FW strands and the rose overtone seemed to be quite pronounced then. But now, when I have it at home, I don't always see the overtone, it indeed depends on the light and your clothes colour.