Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

[SurfnSci]

DonnaH Congrats on your lovely new pearls, and your soon to arrive blue akoyas! I also bought some silvery blue baroque akoyas from PP a few years ago and they were "gateway pearls" for me, lol. Now I'm obsessed

Happy b-day, BWeaves!

 

[CathyKeshi]

DonnaH, I saw the puppies ... LOVE! And ... you are in trouble lol ... just wait till those blue akoyas hit your doorstep .

BWeaves, Happiest of Happy Birthdays, friend ... enjoy your day!!! I too look forward to seeing those silk braids!

 

[BWeaves]

OK, here's a few photos. I just got my Takadai (high braiding stand) so I'm still learning and braiding samples. I currently have a double layer braid on the Takadai with 50 tama (bobbins). The little things with the pegs are called koma, and they help keep all the strands of thread separate and in order, so they don't tangle while I'm braiding.

Can you tell that Tinker Toys were my favorite toys when I was little? I'm still drawn to wooden equipment that feels like giant Tinker Toys.

 

[eolian pearls]

Happy Birthday BWeaves Your playful day sounds so much fun and your creations are beautiful as always! Love your choice of colors and patterns!

DonnaH what a wonderful gift you gave yourself! Gem quality akoyas!!! Wow, they look amazing on you and will suerly bring you so much joy! And yes, of course you need the blues too!

Jeg lovely tahitians and those earrings are just perfect! I love the combination of a rope and a shorter necklace, oh I do need to make my Love necklace longer.... urgently... Of course I love your outfit too!!!!

Happy Sunday everyone! I am still on my angel wing pendant kick

 

[Charlotta]

BWeaves t looks like fun. What do you do with those pretty braids when you are finished. They could be cool at the end of a shirt, what's it called? Like a hem. Or do they have a more traditional use?
eolian pearls, that pendant is so pretty.

 

[CathyKeshi]

The braids are fascinating, and beauitful, BWeaves!

 

[BWeaves]

I haven't decided what to do with them yet. My other narrow weaving projects usually become belts or purse straps, or apron ties. The Japanese braids traditionally become obijime for wearing with kimono.

Lovely angel wing, eolian pearls!

Today I'm wearing my Fall Leaves Kasumi pendant with pistachio Tahitian stud earrings, both from Kojima.

 

[linda.wald]

Happy birthday, Bweaves (sorry I'm late -- just catching up)! Those braids are fabulous!

 

[jeg]

Happy belated birthday, BWeaves! How exciting, your new weaving projects! Looking forward to seeing what you create and how you use them.

Eolian, that is such a pretty angel wing, It’s so perfect for a stand alone pendant.

Lunch, shopping, and an afternoon spent with friends, in a small town to the north.

Golden SS keshi strand and tin cup-

 

[DonnaH]

jeg i have officially added the following to my bucket list: Ponder and gaze at all of the amazing pearls in Jeg’s jewelry closet. As I’m sure it has to be at least closet size. Your pearls are amazing, always. Thanks so much for graciously sharing photos. Those SS keshi pearls are a wow!!

 

[CathyKeshi]

The GSS Keshi necklace is other-worldly beautiful Jeg! I could stare at that one forever; thanks for sharing

 

[CortezPearls]

I agree with CathyKeshi I mean...it just golden nuggets of beauty and joy...I think that golden SS keshi and Cortez keshi are my absolute favorites amongst all keshi pearls.

 

[DonnaH]

SurfnSci you are right … I love them! TriciaS - did your silver blue akoyas come yet? CathyKeshi …. They are here. I’m so absolutely tickled! The baroque silver blue Akoya strand just arrived from PP vault sale, they are simply gorgeous. I should be focusing on work, but how can I? These are still part of my congratulations on my masters and soon 60th birthday …. My husband may not have surprised me or picked them out, but he even came home for lunch just to see me smile with them. Yes, they go well with my white t-shirt (I work from home) … aren’t they lovely??? I can’t even begin to say how excited I am!! (Now I want an infinity strand FW multicolor … then I shall pause ). These may be my favorite!

wow. Thanks for sharing in my new passion!

 

[Charlotta]

DonnaH, your new silver blue akoya strand is stunning and looks great on you.
jeg those golden keshis are divine. I hope that you had fun with your friends.

 

[TriciaS]

DonnaH, your new blue akoyas look wonderful against your skin! And yes, I did receive mine and they exceeded my expectations. I would call them near-round rather than baroque, and they have a shimmery silver-blue-pink tone. I'm not sure they look that good with my pale skin, but they are so pretty I can't think of returning them. I'm still experimenting. I bought two of the same necklace so that I could have a 36" rope or could wear them as two strands. (Yours will look nice with your new white strand, DonnaH.)

I'll post photos and get your opinions later.

 

[TriciaS]

BWeaves, I love seeing your weaving (and now braiding projects). You are a superb, creative weaver. Keep the photos coming, please.

 

[DonnaH]

TriciaS thank you! I can’t wait to see yours! These also exceeded what I envisioned. I too was surprised by the roundness versus baroque. I still find myself just touching them and looking at them. The coloring is amazing on the pearls.

 

[CortezPearls]

Lovely Donna...these Blue Akoya just GLOW against your skin...they really compliment you, and you compliment them as well
Happy Upcoming Birthday and Congratulations on your Master's Degree
Twice the Celebration!

 

[jeg]

Thank you, Donna, Cathy, Douglas and Charlotta! Wow, what an honor to be on your bucket list, Donna!! We can check that off anytime!

What a fantastic strand of Akoya, Donna! Your excitement is infectious!! I almost feel like I’m wearing them. Also, congratulations on your big milestones. Your pearls are well earned!

 

[DonnaH]

jeg thank you!!! I never expected to love them this much. I am so fascinated with pearls, took me long enough to appreciate them.

Charlotta thank you too! They definitely have made my day.

CortezPearls - thank you. It definitely is twice the celebration … and I keep thinking I need one more strand. After all, you only turn 60 once!

after one more strand then time to think about bracelets, earrings, rings. Oh my what have I gotten myself into?!? (See me grinning?)