Show me your Pearls!

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Does anyone have any suggestions of how to clean off the tarnish on mum's silver braclet between the pearls?
(Or do i just say its patina)

 

[yssie]

These ever-so-slightly rosy white babies are on their way and I am soooo excited! My first pearl studs I've bought!

They are 7mm gem quality Akoyas from @molinePDG , who was ever-patient and answered all of my questions! I can't wait to buy more in the future and will post ear shots!

Girl. You cannot just slide these into the 46th page of this thread.
Deets!! More pics!!!
When do you expect to get them?

 

[Cerulean]

Girl. You cannot just slide these into the 46th page of this thread.
Deets!! More pics!!!
When do you expect to get them?

Maybe I should do a separate thread when they arrive Thursday?

I am soooooo excited

they were apparently an order for someone else originally who passed on them - but I scored! I was hunting for petite blue akoya studs, which will take ~6-12 months to source. I like pink pearls, and thought these were lovely - not strong pink, but subtle, gorgeous pink overtone and described as “top luster”

When I saw these babies, I couldn’t say no! I’m supposed to be on a ban..but, uhhhh *cough* here we are!

 

[Cerulean]

Can’t wait for earshots and more photos!

Ahh yes I promise to indulge! It’s so fun to be able to share

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Maybe I should do a separate thread when they arrive Thursday?

I am soooooo excited

they were apparently an order for someone else originally who passed on them - but I scored! I was hunting for petite blue akoya studs, which will take ~6-12 months to source. I like pink pearls, and thought these were lovely - not strong pink, but subtle, gorgeous pink overtone and described as “top luster”

When I saw these babies, I couldn’t say no! I’m supposed to be on a ban..but, uhhhh *cough* here we are!

Looking forward to Thursday (well possibly Friday for me)

 

[MMtwo]

Those are so pretty. I love that some of them are bi-colored pearls which adds so much interest to the strand. I wish I had the wavy hair that you have. I kinda have wavy hair but the front and sides can be wavy to curly but the back is partly straight. If I had your waves I would choose a haircut like yours.

Thank you LLS The Tahitians with multi colors are fun. I love them for every day casual.
My hair was still wet from the shower in that picture. The grey natural hair is still new to me. The waves are the same, but all of the texture behaves differently in its natural grey state. It's been a curious journey.

Got all my piercings open today after a good couple of years hiatus
So a bit red and sore
And excuse the non matching earings but it was a matter of what i could get in there

Anyway my pink fresh water i brought from the mall jewler a couple of years back
They match the multi stand i have that doesn't quite fit

you can guaretee (on both) i over paid and they arnt great pearls but they are nice and smooth and a subtle useful colour

D&D I love the pearls! They are a great size for you and look nice! Are they a 7-8 mm?
You asked about your Mom's beautiful pearl and sterling bracelet and I found this:

Recommendations for Polishing Silver Jewelry - International Gem Society

These cleaning tips will make polishing silver jewelry a little easier. Learn how to prevent tarnish and how to clean silver and pearl jewelry, too.

www.gemsociety.org

Hope that works for you!

These ever-so-slightly rosy white babies are on their way and I am soooo excited! My first pearl studs I've bought!

They are 7mm gem quality Akoyas from @molinePDG , who was ever-patient and answered all of my questions! I can't wait to buy more in the future and will post ear shots!

These are BEAUTIFUL! Please do load up the thread or a new thread with ear shots. I love them. What a lovely rose overtone!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

MMtwo I Totally relate regarding the grey

Dont know why this post looks so weird either

Thank you LLS The Tahitians with multi colors are fun. I love them for every day casual.
My hair was still wet from the shower in that picture. The grey natural hair is still new to me. The waves are the same, but all of the texture behaves differently in its natural grey state. It's been a curious journey.


D&D I love the pearls! They are a great size for you and look nice! Are they a 7-8 mm?
You asked about your Mom's beautiful pearl and sterling bracelet and I found this:

Recommendations for Polishing Silver Jewelry - International Gem Society

These cleaning tips will make polishing silver jewelry a little easier. Learn how to prevent tarnish and how to clean silver and pearl jewelry, too.

www.gemsociety.org

Hope that works for you!



These are BEAUTIFUL! Please do load up the thread or a new thread with ear shots. I love them. What a lovely rose overtone!

Thank you @MMT
The braclete was dad's present to mum on their 25th wedding anniversary
It only just fits me
mum's family have tiny hands and feet - mine are tiny but also wide
Speed-brite looks a goer !

I like the chalk idea to keep tarnish off silver
It's so soft it must be safe and its so cheap too to try it out on my silver earings

I think they are a smidge smaller ?
i can't find my calipers so i have no idea the size but once i find them at least now i will have an idea what's what

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Speaking of mum's pearls for the first time ive been able to wear her earings
They are a slightly bigger than yesterday's
I had them converted to studs from clip ones
i wish i had thought to just get them put on hooks - studs are so uncomfortable for me
the jewler did tell me as they were drilled all the way through so he would have to use a tiny silver bead

the lady behind the desk told me (twice) they wern't very good pearls but i see no difference between them and what i brought from the mall jewler So its all relative and at least i have a starting point !

And its more sentimental value than anything

I must say compaired to the pink mall ones these are really comfy
the post is quite long but not too thick and instead of a butterfly he's used a plastic stopper thing
These didn't hurt to sleep on

not that i plan to make a habit of sleeping in them

 

[lucida818]

@Daisys and Diamonds, how to contact you privately?
Do you happen to have any Loupetroop listing?
I have a type of powder that removes tarnish/oxidation & yet poses no damage to pearls. I am more than happy to mail to you

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@Daisys and Diamonds, how to contact you privately?
Do you happen to have any Loupetroop listing?
I have a type of powder that removes tarnish/oxidation & yet poses no damage to pearls. I am more than happy to mail to you

On loup troop im Daisy
(surprisingly it was not taken )

I wish we could pm here

 

[lucida818]

@Daisys and Diamonds, I have been trying to search by username but failed obviously, lol
Can you send a link to your listing here, is it even allowed?

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@Daisys and Diamonds, I have been trying to search by username but failed obviously, lol
Can you send a link to your listing here, is it even allowed?

What are you called on loup troop ?

 

[lucida818]

@Daisys and Diamonds

“PSLucida” but I have no listing.......

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@Daisys and Diamonds

“PSLucida” but I have no listing.......

I think i could make a listing to get your attention - ive had this done for me recently

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Wore my new Tahitians and long blue Akoya strand today. I've got one more strand of Akoya's coming and one bigger strand of Tahitians that should arrive tomorrow. After that I am posting sticky notes throughout the house that say "Do not buy anymore pearls!"

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Wore my new Tahitians and long blue Akoya strand today. I've got one more strand of Akoya's coming and one bigger strand of Tahitians that should arrive tomorrow. After that I am posting sticky notes throughout the house that say "Do not buy anymore pearls!"

Lovely! Can I ask what size mm your Tahitians are?

 

[stracci2000]

Wore my new Tahitians and long blue Akoya strand today. I've got one more strand of Akoya's coming and one bigger strand of Tahitians that should arrive tomorrow. After that I am posting sticky notes throughout the house that say "Do not buy anymore pearls!"

I love the two strands together!
It's a nice balance and looks very sophisticated!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Thank you @stracci2000. I really like how your new strand has a cool, silvery tone. That will look great with anything and everything you wear.

@MakingTheGrade -Thank you. The Tahitians are 9-12mm. I almost forgot to add I am excited for more updates on your akoya/Tahitian ombre necklace. That is going to look spectacular with your grey diamond pendant.

 

[yssie]

Shades of blue, so pretty together like this

I am posting sticky notes throughout the house that say "Do not buy anymore pearls!"

 

[MMtwo]

Wore my new Tahitians and long blue Akoya strand today. I've got one more strand of Akoya's coming and one bigger strand of Tahitians that should arrive tomorrow. After that I am posting sticky notes throughout the house that say "Do not buy anymore pearls!"

Lisa! This is scrumptious! I love the colors together!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Wore my new Tahitians and long blue Akoya strand today. I've got one more strand of Akoya's coming and one bigger strand of Tahitians that should arrive tomorrow. After that I am posting sticky notes throughout the house that say "Do not buy anymore pearls!"

 

[icy_jade]

Took some pearls out to play as inspired by @yssie beautiful Tahitians

 

[lissyflo]

Took some pearls out to play as inspired by @yssie beautiful Tahitians

I love your circles and these goldens look stunning!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Took some pearls out to play as inspired by @yssie beautiful Tahitians

Gorgeous!!

 

[MMtwo]

Took some pearls out to play as inspired by @yssie beautiful Tahitians

The tahitians have the most wonderful colors. I also like the goldens very much.

 

[MMtwo]

So, this new fw necklace is huge and heavy. I love the weight of it. It's completely over the top...so yeah. I'm going to wear it to sit around wearing no make up and cut off leggings. Cause I have nowhere to go. Worn with wss buttons.

 

[lissyflo]

So, this new fw necklace is huge and heavy. I love the weight of it. It's completely over the top...so yeah. I'm going to wear it to sit around wearing no make up and cut off leggings. Cause I have nowhere to go. Worn with wss buttons.

Your buttons work so well as earrings; they’re the perfect shape!

 

[MMtwo]

Your buttons work so well as earrings; they’re the perfect shape!

Thank you. I enjoy them very much and they do sit easier than big rounds on my ears.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

So, this new fw necklace is huge and heavy. I love the weight of it. It's completely over the top...so yeah. I'm going to wear it to sit around wearing no make up and cut off leggings. Cause I have nowhere to go. Worn with wss buttons.

They look fabouse
Love the buttons too
Im sure you will all be very haopy together
I love the baroque drop and the delicate colour variations of the necklase

May i enquire the size of the necklase pearls please !

 

[MMtwo]

They look fabouse
Love the buttons too
Im sure you will all be very haopy together
I love the baroque drop and the delicate colour variations of the necklase

May i enquire the size of the necklase pearls please !

Thank you so much Daily and Diamonds! I will tell you anything you may want to know.
The smallest pearl is 11mm, and the largest in the front (not counting the large baroque pearl) is 13.2. The front pearls are not very uniform in size, they are 12.6 and 13.2 on either side of the drop. The large (hubby and I cannot tell the exact color...lemon? gold?) light-colored drop pearl is a 21mm x 31mm.

Name this color?