icy_jade
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@jeweln & bsomlo: Actually I did consider CC's ripple strands too, but in the end I turned to Sarah/Kojima cos:
- Shape: Sarah's ones are rounder, and I just prefer rounder ones.
- Contrast: I like the contrast/variety of colours that I get in one strand (like the one that I got). And while I like the darker/stronger colours a lot more, I was worried that an entire strand might be overwhelming.
- Clasps: I prefer bean clasps over the handmade hooks (but Sarah can customise - I'll come to that later). Large part is due to the metal colour... I just don't like yellow gold so that's a pure personal pref. And that also pretty much ruled out any strands with gold round beads between each pearl.
Oh yes, that strand caught my eye too. Think will look amazing in real life.
For the clasps and findings, you can choose from Stuller [http://www.stuller.com], and depending on whether they are YG, WG or rhodium, the pricing will differ. LOADS of choices. Mind-boggling choices. Just give Sarah the shortlist and she'll advise the pricing. Other than Stuller, I guess also any clasps/findings that Sarah is already using on her current strands/pieces. Perhaps even from PP since they do sell clasps/findings. Sarah was also able to find extra pearls to add/lengthen the strand for me. I have no experience with Catherine so I really can't compare responsiveness/patience. But based the end results, I would say that Sarah really delivered! The pearls are gorgeous. Oh ya, and if you are in the USA I think you can call. Probably faster than email...
And I really hope that your missing pearls will turn up soon!
- Shape: Sarah's ones are rounder, and I just prefer rounder ones.
- Contrast: I like the contrast/variety of colours that I get in one strand (like the one that I got). And while I like the darker/stronger colours a lot more, I was worried that an entire strand might be overwhelming.
- Clasps: I prefer bean clasps over the handmade hooks (but Sarah can customise - I'll come to that later). Large part is due to the metal colour... I just don't like yellow gold so that's a pure personal pref. And that also pretty much ruled out any strands with gold round beads between each pearl.
bsomlo|1373818304|3482832 said:
Oh yes, that strand caught my eye too. Think will look amazing in real life.
For the clasps and findings, you can choose from Stuller [http://www.stuller.com], and depending on whether they are YG, WG or rhodium, the pricing will differ. LOADS of choices. Mind-boggling choices. Just give Sarah the shortlist and she'll advise the pricing. Other than Stuller, I guess also any clasps/findings that Sarah is already using on her current strands/pieces. Perhaps even from PP since they do sell clasps/findings. Sarah was also able to find extra pearls to add/lengthen the strand for me. I have no experience with Catherine so I really can't compare responsiveness/patience. But based the end results, I would say that Sarah really delivered! The pearls are gorgeous. Oh ya, and if you are in the USA I think you can call. Probably faster than email...
And I really hope that your missing pearls will turn up soon!
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