My first Tahitian strand

[Lady_Disdain]

I know this isn't much considering everything in the Ruckus, but I just got my first Tahitian strand. They are multicolored circled drops, 8-10mm. The lightbox does make the colours too bright, but the colours include silvers, bronzes, greens, purples and two curious yellow pearls. I particularly love how some of the circles are different colours. My husband clapped eyes on them and said they looked almost metallic (he is not a pearl guy so he hit on the term completely by accident).

Of course, they are far from perfect. The pearls have blemishes, but I find I can live with them, since the colour, luster and circles help to hide them.

I confess I am feeling like it might be a little too good to be true. Am I missing something here?

 

[GemGeek]

They look great to me! Congratulations.

 

[pattye]

LOVE THEM! Interesting characters every one!! My favs!

 

[kalmen22]

Beautiful. Tahitians are so captivating.

 

[Frost Me]

They are so colorful, that is the mystery of Tahitians they grab a hold of you in an unexpected way. So pretty!

 

[Katbran]

You are going to look fabulous in them...great colours....great mix !

 

[baby nurse]

What a great first Tahitian purchase, LD! I'm a huge fan of colorful ringed pearls. They seem to have nice luster too!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

It's a pretty strand! The nice thing about multicolored strands is that they still look multi no matter what the lighting.
I'm also very fond of circled pearls.

 

[newberry]

Congratulations on your first Tahitian strand! You have now just slid down the rabbit hole because one is never enough. The strand is beautiful and I just love the mix of colors. Enjoy your new beauty.

 

[Marianne]

Love the variation of colors and shapes! You will have fun wearing these

 

[lmgarden]

WOW, those are beautiful and unique first strand of Tahitians!! The colors are captivating, I love looking at them! Enjoy them!

 

[CathyKeshi]

No, you're not missing a thing ... those circled Tahitians are exotic, fascinating and wonderful ... circled Tahitians often have magical color effects!

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Oh, yes, they are addictive! For some reason, I feel I just need a strand of ovals or rounds as well. And maybe a few more to extend this strand to 24 inches. Eventually, a strand with much fewer blemishes. What have I gotten myself into!

My original plan was to take this strand apart and use the drops individually. Yeah, right. That plan has flown right out of the window. I keep carrying the pearls around with me, looking at them in different lights and trying to pick a favourite. I need to reorder the pearls, since some are clearly out of place (too small) and the string is unbalanced. I am also thinking of adding a central oval pearl, so the drops flow into it both ways and it also takes care of the change of direction, which I think sometimes looks awkward.

And a clasp, of course. Rose gold would look good with the blueish silver but a white metal might work better overall. Or yellow gold. Agh - decisions, decisions, decisions.

 

[pkinnew]

I agree with the others - circled Tahitians have so much beautiful color and character. Congratulations on your first strand!

 

[pearlescence]

Lovely strand. great colours. Don't be afraid to move the pearls around though. I can see three silvery ones together and swapping the middle one for one on the other side might balance the strand better (or might not) . You are allowed to play around!

 

[Sanippy]

Each pearl is unique and has so much character. Beautiful!

 

[enbcfsobe]

lovely colors, LD!! enjoy!

 

[Icyjade]

LD you are smitten right? Tahitians can be really addictive... You think you are done and have all the colors in your collection and BAM you find another pair/strand/pendant with the most lovely colors that you can't walk away from. That's how it's been for me for a while...

 

[battah]

Gorgeous colors! I love ringed Tahitians, they're so interesting.

 

[lary007]

Oh, LD..they are beautiful. Tahitians are such special pearls. Cheers to the first of what I'm sure will be a great collection