SparklyBandit
Rough_Rock
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- Feb 19, 2020
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I’m trying to assemble a harvest strand now too. Hehe.
I got some circles from cmw pearls.
I mixed in some blue akoyas I had already
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And now waiting for some gold 4-5mm keshi as accents! And 4 Edison pearls from Kong’s pearls which may or may not go in depending on how I like them as these will be my first Edison pearls.
I could be wrong, however it is my understanding that a harvest strand is a strand of mis-match pearls from a single pearl farm that cultivated a particular type of pearls from the same harvest.
Therefore, although one may create a similar looking strand of pearls by mixing different types, colours and shapes of pearls, the resultant strand is strictly not a "harvest strand".
As I have said, I could be wrong.
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I am looking forward to your "unpedigreed" harvest strand of pearls!
Where does one get quality individual pearls? What are Robert Wan pearls? I have ordered them from a Etsy vendor mentioned here and have been disappointed with the color. The website color is way more vivid then real life.
I look forward to seeing this lovely bracelet, Cerulean. I have such love for Kamoka pearls. Look at that saturated green! It's one of those "syrup" pearls that looks like something shiny and viscous was poured over it (according to my weird brain). My sister has one and I covet that pendant.
YES! Totally the green is as luscious IRL as I was hoping - I had to send it back to exchange the clasp and restring - but soon! I posted pics in this thread in case you are curious!
Thanks for pointing me to the thread. I have no idea how I missed it! I am glad it is as beautiful in real life. Several years ago on another forum, a lady there bought the most amazing ultra saturated blue pearl with the same "wet" look. I still remember it... yummy Kamoka.
How about individual pearls? Most of the websites sell finished necklaces. If one wants to source individual pearls, is it possible to do so on line?
Where does one get quality individual pearls? What are Robert Wan pearls? I have ordered them from a Etsy vendor mentioned here and have been disappointed with the color. The website color is way more vivid then real life.
Harvest strands do not appeal to me as I prefer the more uniform in size and colour look, hence I am not into multi-colour strands for the same reason.
Each to their own and all that.
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Hmmm, man, I have expensive taste. This pearl project may end up costing me more then just buying a custom strand.
Haha I rationalize that pearls are a bargain compared to diamonds and gems. Imagine trying to make a diamond and sapphire necklace this length!
They are not uniform enough for me - which is kind of their point !
I would never be able to make one because my mind just wouldn't be able to mix without trying to match !
But i totally get the look and they are very beautiful
Me too regarding multi colour strands but ombre is something im craving because the colour graduation makes sence in my mind