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BWeaves said:
StevieBoy, you especially have PSS (pearl shrinkage syndrome). You definitely need bigger and longer.
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Yes! 😅 i love that! PSS 😅

I realize now that 12mm-14mm might look hefty on some, but they are borderline dainty on me 😅

I posted in the beaders club forum that i have ordered 24 inches each of ringed/rice fwps in gray/white/pink… i realized after getting this 36 inch rope that i may run short- so i ordered a strand of 11*15mm white rice fwps from a local seller for safety!

24 inches of ringed/rice fwps in pink24 inches of ringed/rice fwps in gray24 inches of ringed/rice fwps in whitestrand of 11x15mm white rice fwps
 
BWeaves said:
Another reason I'm trying to talk myself out of the Bathtub tin-cup. I saw JEG's photos from the previous Pearls By The Bay, and I was floored that nobody had bought this long ombre' tin-cup from Kojima. I loved my short ombre' tin-cup, so I ordered this one. It has no clasp, so any color can be in front. It's so versatile. And the pearls are HUGE and shiny. Worn with my new La Petite Perlagrina and Bali drop earrings from Kamoka. I think one of my larger carved Tahitian drops might look better with the tin-cup, but I had already put on the small drop first.

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One of the white South Sea pearls is carved in a 3 strand braid pattern. Can you find it?

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Since I've been on Pearl-Guide looking at everyones photos, I've gotten better at mixing up my pearls and not being so matchy-matchy.
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when I dream about my first tin cup, i dream it would look something like this!
 
StevieBoy said:
there are quite a few Jewelmer stores in the country, and the best pearl farms in Palawan produce primarily for Jewelmer. If I am not mistaken, the family that owns Jewelmer is married to a family that owns one of the largest pawnshop/remittance chains in the country.

I've been to Palawan before, and I also live near Greenhills Mall, which has a pretty famous pearl bazaar.

I think that SSPs are pretty plentiful here, and have everywhere from low to gem quality available. I think that culturally, you can definitely bargain with the vendors to get a better price.

There are also alot of low quality/color treated pearls here? There are alot of pearls that are marketed as tahitian SSP, and whereas they are gray/black... they just dont seem to have the orient and play of color that I have seen in true tahitian pearls.

I think that before you come to buy SSPs out here, people should be versed in how to spot for quality and what market value is in the west so that way you are equipped with the tools to bargain successfully. :)
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Thanks @StevieBoy, was interesting to read your comments and as always, knowledge is power for anyone, anywhere in their pearl purchases.
 
BWeaves said:
Another reason I'm trying to talk myself out of the Bathtub tin-cup. I saw JEG's photos from the previous Pearls By The Bay, and I was floored that nobody had bought this long ombre' tin-cup from Kojima. I loved my short ombre' tin-cup, so I ordered this one. It has no clasp, so any color can be in front. It's so versatile. And the pearls are HUGE and shiny. Worn with my new La Petite Perlagrina and Bali drop earrings from Kamoka. I think one of my larger carved Tahitian drops might look better with the tin-cup, but I had already put on the small drop first.

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One of the white South Sea pearls is carved in a 3 strand braid pattern. Can you find it?

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Since I've been on Pearl-Guide looking at everyones photos, I've gotten better at mixing up my pearls and not being so matchy-matchy.
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All of those pieces are GORGEOUS @BWeaves ...love that ombre Tin Cup, your petite pelegrina is absolutely lovely, (I found the carved pearl!)...would love to see a picture of your tin cup doubled (pretty please?) Kojima has an ombre Kasumi rope that I've been drooling over...(trying to be good)...With pearls you don't have to really match everything because all pearls play nicely together.
 
StevieBoy: You would look awesome in my ombre' tin-cup. When I received it, it was surprised how big the pearls were and how long the necklace was. I had the smaller ombre' tin-cup, so I was expecting the pearls to be about the same size. I'll put some photos in the Comparisons thread.

heartofawareness: I've already picked out today's pearls, so I'll try to get the long ombre' tin-cup doubled up tomorrow. UPDATE: Photos are in the Comparison thread today.

The cowl neckline doesn't lend itself to many of my necklaces. The Kojima South Sea and blue akoya keshi tin-cup is very light weight, so it doesn't distort the cowl. The Spring Rain pendant from Kojima is on one of my knitted wire necklaces. I had Sarah make pendants out of the coffee bean shaped, dyed, blue freshwater pearls. I'm wearing them on my own diamond hoops.

Crappy lighting this morning.

Kojima South Sea and blue akoya keshi tin-cup
Spring Rain pendant, Kojima South Sea and blue akoya keshi tin-cup
 
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StevieBoy said:
Good morning from the Philippines!

Taking this strand of baroque mixed color nukes from YourPearlSandDiY on Etsy for a test drive today.

It is everything i hoped for as far as color and luster. I’m really pleased with how the natural colors of the nukes compliment the dusty pastel pink cotton t shirt that i am wearing today.

It is 36 inches, but i do wish that it hung just a bit lower. I may add another 12 inches in the future. For reference, i stand at 5’11 (180cm) and i’m somewhere around 230lbs- so i have to go bigger and longer with my pearls 😅

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I guess I'm the odd man out but I think this length looks great on you.
 
BWeaves said:
StevieBoy: You would look awesome in my ombre' tin-cup. When I received it, it was surprised how big the pearls were and how long the necklace was. I had the smaller ombre' tin-cup, so I was expecting the pearls to be about the same size. I'll put some photos in the Comparisons thread.

heartofawareness: I've already picked out today's pearls, so I'll try to get the long ombre' tin-cup doubled up tomorrow. UPDATE: Photos are in the Comparison thread today.

The cowl neckline doesn't lend itself to many of my necklaces. The Kojima South Sea and blue akoya keshi tin-cup is very light weight, so it doesn't distort the cowl. The Spring Rain pendant from Kojima is on one of my knitted wire necklaces. I had Sarah make pendants out of the coffee bean shaped, dyed, blue freshwater pearls. I'm wearing them on my own diamond hoops.

Crappy lighting this morning.

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They look really lovely with your dress BWeaves. I never thought of putting pendants on my hoops before. I will have to try this.
 
heartofawareness said:
You look very nice @BWeaves ...Love your ensemble...as always your pearls are amazing. Love your tin cup...Hoping to get one soon... Great pictures even with the crappy morning light...
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I agree...even with "crappy light" the pearls look amazing :D
 
StevieBoy said:
Good morning from the Philippines!

Taking this strand of baroque mixed color nukes from YourPearlSandDiY on Etsy for a test drive today.

It is everything i hoped for as far as color and luster. I’m really pleased with how the natural colors of the nukes compliment the dusty pastel pink cotton t shirt that i am wearing today.

It is 36 inches, but i do wish that it hung just a bit lower. I may add another 12 inches in the future. For reference, i stand at 5’11 (180cm) and i’m somewhere around 230lbs- so i have to go bigger and longer with my pearls 😅

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Love seeing this! I've been wearing a Tahitian strand lately.

Hisano and Jeremy wearing pearls
 
Looking fantastic Jeremy and Hisano!!!:love: And thank you for the website fix- I think everything is AOK now!

I like that length on you, too, StevieBoy! Maybe when you make longer strands out of your freshwaters that are coming, you might want to keep it at that 36“ length just to have them a little different.

Everything looks beautiful, BWeaves! I’m glad to see your pearl collection getting out and about!

Natural white Akoya strand from Takahashi, SS tokki blossom earrings from Kojima, and a necklace with a lumpy SS I bought in Maui, a long time ago.
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jeg said:
Looking fantastic Jeremy and Hisano!!!:love: And thank you for the website fix- I think everything is AOK now!

I like that length on you, too, StevieBoy! Maybe when you make longer strands out of your freshwaters that are coming, you might want to keep it at that 36“ length just to have them a little different.

Everything looks beautiful, BWeaves! I’m glad to see your pearl collection getting out and about!

Natural white Akoya strand from Takahashi, SS tokki blossom earrings from Kojima, and a necklace with a lumpy SS I bought in Maui, a long time ago.
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cute dress and beautiful pearls (as usual) @jeg
 
jeg said:
Looking fantastic Jeremy and Hisano!!!:love: And thank you for the website fix- I think everything is AOK now!

I like that length on you, too, StevieBoy! Maybe when you make longer strands out of your freshwaters that are coming, you might want to keep it at that 36“ length just to have them a little different.

Everything looks beautiful, BWeaves! I’m glad to see your pearl collection getting out and about!

Natural white Akoya strand from Takahashi, SS tokki blossom earrings from Kojima, and a necklace with a lumpy SS I bought in Maui, a long time ago.
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I’ll post the process this weekend with my freshies! I’d love to have everyone’s feedback 😊

you pendant here is strung on? Emeralds? I love the contrast between translucent stones and the opaque luster of that SS pearl 😍
 
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