Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

[86Corvettegirl]

A few tin cups.

 

[jeg]

Really pretty combinations of pearls, keshi and gemstones, eolian! Did you wire the strands yourself? I love the combination and design. 86C, lovely layers of tin cups. Light and lively!

A mixed strand from Rio Pearls, Hong Kong, with a bracelet and tin cup I put together.

 

[eolian pearls]

Thank you @jeg! Yes I did make the necklaces by myself, in different periods of time. The first one was the golden pearls, akoyas, opals and labradorites in my first year of pearling;-) Then came the longer pastel Tahitian from Jac with labradorites and pyrites and it is one of my longtime favorites to wear. This year I got a few silver keshis from Druzy and made the last opals and keshis necklace for layering and I am really happy with how they look together. Ohh and I must say I am always in awe of your wire wrapping @jeg! That tin cup is gorgeous!

86C love your layered tin cup look!

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

 

[jeg]

Thanks eolian!!!

Some older pieces I put together with freshwater pearls, keshi, wild natural Sea of Cortez pearls, and a petal pearl pendant with a natural hole for the bail. Worn with a plumeria ring from Hawaii.

 

[SurfnSci]

Gorgeous pearly looks, @jeg , @eolian pearls and @86Corvettegirl !!! So much luster and creative stylings! I'm so behind on this thread (studying nonstop for a looming exam), but still wearing pearls everyday

 

[BWeaves]

Love love love all the looks!

 

[CortezPearls]

Love them all!

 

[jeg]

Thanks SurfnSci, Douglas and BWeaves! Good luck with your exams, SurfnSci! I do not envy your studies! Those days are long behind me and so is my focus.

A pearl medley strand from Kojima, with earrings and a bracelet I made, and a plumeria band ring from Hawaii.

 

[MotherOfPearlTrumpet]

I love how you model them for us, and then give us a picture of them together. These are all such lovely combinations. Do you keep them all, or do you sell them? If you keep them, you must have a necklace/earrings/bracelet for every outfit in your closet. So fun!!! Thanks for all these great ideas.

 

[jeg]

Thanks so much, MotherOfPearlTrumpet! Back when I started posting, there were some comments on the clothes, so I’ve tried to incorporate as much as I can into a photo. The pearls get washed out in the total look, so I take the close up of just the pearls so their colors and shape can be seen. I have a pretty big collection of pearls from fun to serious, but my personal style is never serious. I have not sold anything, but I’ve made things for friends. I am happily retired and enjoying all the freedom that brings. And welcome to the thread, BTW!!!

Peachy golden studs from Katbran, a strand of classic Akoya from Takahashi Pearl, and a strand of freshwater and gemstones I put together.

 

[MotherOfPearlTrumpet]

Thanks so much, MotherOfPearlTrumpet! Back when I started posting, there were some comments on the clothes, so I’ve tried to incorporate as much as I can into a photo. The pearls get washed out in the total look, so I take the close up of just the pearls so their colors and shape can be seen. I have a pretty big collection of pearls from fun to serious, but my personal style is never serious. I have not sold anything, but I’ve made things for friends. I am happily retired and enjoying all the freedom that brings. And welcome to the thread, BTW!!!

Peachy golden studs from Katbran, a strand of classic Akoya from Takahashi Pearl, and a strand of freshwater and gemstones I put together.
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This is a beautiful combination. I am not yet retired but getting close. I too love giving pearls away. Are these white pearls Freshwater or Akoya. They have such a nice pinkish overtone that shows off the coppery pink of the earrings. Where do you purchase your colored pearls?

 

[MotherOfPearlTrumpet]

Also, if you'd ever like to take a peek at my collection, I've started a thread called "My Pearling Story." I've included how I got started with stringing pearls and some stories behind strands. I'm slowly posting pictures of my collection. I think we would be fast friends if we lived closer!

 

[eolian pearls]

@jeg Lovely lovely pearls and combinations! The luster on the Takahashis and Kojima medley...gorgeous!

Some casual looks from this week, smallish Vietnamese akoyas from Pearlscence combined with aquamarine and akoya pendant and a FWP and a blue tahitian necklace from Simply Adorned.

Wishing everyone a great weekend! Hope all went well with your exam @SurfnSci !

 

[jeg]

Thanks so much MOPTrumpet! The strand is Akoya and it is from Takahashi Pearl. They are based in Japan. I did take a peek at your thread and you have a very elegant collection! Beautiful strands, torsades and clasps, and all the work you’ve put into creating each piece. You are much more exacting than me. I rarely measure anything.

Eolian, I love your light layers. and those steely blue Akoya! You have such a great sense of fun with your layers!

I was given a wonderful gift this week. An elderly friend of mine gifted me this jade bangle bracelet that was gifted to her many years ago. I was so touched because it was “Just because” and she thought I would enjoy wearing it. Also wearing a couple Tahitian ropes I put together.

 

[jeg]

Little h earrings, a large SS keshi pendant from Druzy worn on a chain I made with Biwa pearls, and a rope of silver Tahitians made with two temp strands I found at the first Pearls By The Bay.

 

[jeg]

I’ve been really liking these short and light little layering chains. I‘ve made a couple Tahitian keshi chains and this weekend added two more- one in turquoise and one in deep coral. I made the Akoya chain a while back. Worn with earrings from little h. The little h earrings are stuffed with pearls, rubies and turquoise.

 

[BWeaves]

Hi pearl friends. I've been refired (sic) (retired and fired). My company eliminated my position after 24 years, so I decided to retire. It's a little earlier than I had planned on retiring, but I'm ready to enjoy myself. So far, I have not been bored. I've been spinning, weaving, doing kumihimo (Japanese braiding), knitting, and I'm learning sprang (a very old braiding technique for making stretchy fabric before knitting was invented). And of course, wearing pearls every day, even if I never get out of my PJs!

Keep the pearl photos coming. I love seeing what everyone is wearing and how you are styling your pearls!

 

[jeg]

BWeaves, I‘m not sure whether to say ”congratulations” or ”I’m sorry” about your job. I don’t think you’ll ever get bored. People with hobbies and interests have no problem with retirement. What I love the most about being retired is not being tied to a schedule.

Matinee strand and bracelets made with tiny Tahitians from Collin’s Pearls. Worn with a keshi chain I made and artist created earrings I added Tahitians to.

 

[eolian pearls]

@BWeaves All the best for your new life! I was thinking the same as @jeg that with so many hobbies you will really enjoy all your free time!

Thank you @jeg! I love all your creations and especially your wire wrapped chains with pearls and gemstones! Such a nice contrast between the gems and the luster on the akoyas!

Here goes another of my light layerings, this time with bracelets, akoya keshis and labradorites and a tiny silk bracelet with a Robert Wan keshi.

 

[MotherOfPearlTrumpet]

What pretty Tahitian pearls!