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Hubby did it this time...opened up a whole new rabbit hole to go down. White South Seas for Christmas. My first SSs. I love them. Plus the clasp, OMG the clasp! Diamonds, rubies and jade. Gah, I love this thing!!!SS Pearl Bracelet1.jpg

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Good lord! I died! Where does he find this pieces??? And how did he know to get SS pearls??? My DH wouldn't have a clue......
 
Good lord! I died! Where does he find this pieces??? And how did he know to get SS pearls??? My DH wouldn't have a clue......

Apparently he's been listening when I've been yammering at him about pearls, lol. He even told me that he can now recognize good pearls by the luster and orient.
 
Apparently he's been listening when I've been yammering at him about pearls, lol. He even told me that he can now recognize good pearls by the luster and orient.

That he knows where to shop is awesome. He must have favorite haunts--as he finds such fabulous jewels!
 
I found a new way to wear pearls - as a belt!

My drop akoya necklace joined with my drop Tahitian necklace made a great belt to highlight the baby bump at an event tonight. I must say, I’ve found a new favourite way to wear pearls :cool2:

Also wearing a vintage akoya bracelet that @yssie very kindly sent to me!

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Akoya necklace is from Flower Jem on Instagram. I collected it from him in Japan but he also ships worldwide!
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Gorgeous!
 
Apparently he's been listening when I've been yammering at him about pearls, lol. He even told me that he can now recognize good pearls by the luster and orient.



OMG this is so beautiful! Can you please come yammer at my husband? Did your husband pick this out without you seeing it first? You had one heck of a holiday @Catmom.
 
OMG this is so beautiful! Can you please come yammer at my husband? Did your husband pick this out without you seeing it first? You had one heck of a holiday @Catmom.

Yes, indeed I did have a great Christmas! I need to figure out a rental plan for hubby, lol. We had seen the bracelet a while ago and I commented then about how much I loved it. When hubby went back to buy it, it had been sold so hubby had another one made.
 
I found a new way to wear pearls - as a belt!

My drop akoya necklace joined with my drop Tahitian necklace made a great belt to highlight the baby bump at an event tonight. I must say, I’ve found a new favourite way to wear pearls :cool2:

Also wearing a vintage akoya bracelet that @yssie very kindly sent to me!

IMG_9618.jpegIMG_9614.jpegIMG_9668.jpeg

Akoya necklace is from Flower Jem on Instagram. I collected it from him in Japan but he also ships worldwide!
IMG_6307.jpeg

How do I get Yssie to send me jewellery???? :saint: :razz:
 
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That bracelet !! Those pearls !! THAT CLASP!!! Good Grief !!Stunned
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I found a new way to wear pearls - as a belt!

My drop akoya necklace joined with my drop Tahitian necklace made a great belt to highlight the baby bump at an event tonight. I must say, I’ve found a new favourite way to wear pearls :cool2:

Also wearing a vintage akoya bracelet that @yssie very kindly sent to me!

IMG_9618.jpegIMG_9614.jpegIMG_9668.jpeg

Akoya necklace is from Flower Jem on Instagram. I collected it from him in Japan but he also ships worldwide!
IMG_6307.jpeg

You look stunning! What a fun way to wear pearls!
 
That bracelet !! Those pearls !! THAT CLASP!!! Good Grief !!Stunned
!

Thank you! That means a lot especially coming from you!
 
This just arrived! Yay!!!!
Tahitian bracelet and earrings :) I’ll be stringing the bracelet sometime next week. IMG_1233.jpegIMG_1239.jpegIMG_1239.jpeg

Stunning! Can't wait to see them on you. What are you using for a clasp?
 
Stunning! Can't wait to see them on you. What are you using for a clasp?

I had to wait for an 18k gold ball clasp to come back in stock, and thankfully it just restocked so I ordered one! It’s on the way but delayed a little because of the weather :( should arrive sometime next week!
 
I am proud to present my 2 Akoya strands that I DYI string/restring first time. It took 4hrs and no, it is not perfect but I have all the tools so I can restring anytime, cough cough ***.
I did not use glue and skipped gimp on one side of the ball clasp as I can’t get it through the tiny hole. Probably a finer gimp will do but that is for another day.
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I am proud to present my 2 Akoya strands that I DYI string/restring first time. It took 4hrs and no, it is not perfect but I have all the tools so I can restring anytime, cough cough ***.
I did not use glue and skipped gimp on one side of the ball clasp as I can’t get it through the tiny hole. Probably a finer gimp will do but that is for another day.
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well done
they are beautiful
i hope you have been wearing them
 
I am proud to present my 2 Akoya strands that I DYI string/restring first time. It took 4hrs and no, it is not perfect but I have all the tools so I can restring anytime, cough cough ***.
I did not use glue and skipped gimp on one side of the ball clasp as I can’t get it through the tiny hole. Probably a finer gimp will do but that is for another day.
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Well
Done!

Where did you find the clasps?
 
I've been stringing too. I've been collecting antique deco filigree clasps from ebay etc. and accumulating inexpensive freshwater strands from various etsy sellers. I strung up a strand of little freshwater keshis with one of the antique clasps and twisted it with a strand of tiny round freshies that I'd already strung with another of my antique clasps. I like the way the twisted strands look with my big wrinkled edisons--either the white strand, or the kasumi-style one.01E7B8DC-2A93-4DDC-9621-231E8D76F3B4_1_105_c.jpeg64C226C6-2A94-4453-AB1C-668D4F4B9EC8_1_105_c.jpeg
 
beautiful colours
a station necklace ?

I made a set of earrings and pendant. Maybe a ring too. Then another necklace and bracelet :) I didn't 'buy' the pearl by choosing them individually. I bought the clam instead so there are flaws here and there.
 
I haven’t worn pearls in a long time but decided to put some on today. It's really grey today so it seemed fitting. I fall in an out of love with them. Anyone else feel the same? IMG_4638.jpegIMG_4639.jpeg
 
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