Takahashi Purchase Experience

[Daisys and Diamonds]

The pearl strand is WOW! I am extremely happy with it! The color is perfect, with a pinkish tint. They have a nice luster; not the very best, but perfect for me and I love the look! They match so well in size and color, and are very clean. I'll have them restrung - I like knots. My happy surprise was the clasp - I really like it!

I couldn't get a good photo of just the strand. The cat wanted to play with it. He's a brat. The one photo is after he made another mess, so forgive the dust and fur. I couldn't get a good angle without a phone shadow, so they look graduated. They are definitely much better than the photos!

BTW, I messaged them that I received the pearls, etc. I received a reply from Kan. Who is that?




I wanted to compare them to a strand I had a friend by for me in Japan 30+ years ago. They aren't the best, but it's what I could afford. I wore them almost daily for years! My new ones have much better luster! The new strand measures 8-8.5mm and this shows the pink compared to white.

I'm already making a list for my next purchase.

 

[ShinyPink]

Can anyone recommend a pearl stringer? There's no way I'm trying it myself. TIA!

 

[Pearlescence]

In which country are you?

 

[ShinyPink]

@Pearlescence I'm in the US. I'd imagine there are a few to choose from in Los Angeles. I could ask Pearl Paradise about it. What's a reasonable price?

 

[yssie]

Can anyone recommend a pearl stringer? There's no way I'm trying it myself. TIA!

Pearl Paradise will string. Pattye (PatriciaSaabDesigns on Etsy) will also string. My experience is that Pearl Paradise’s knots are smaller but the stringing needs to be redone more often as the thread loosens. Pattye’s knots are bigger but I won’t need to restring my strand from her until the gimp wears out.
Your local jeweller probably also has a stringer!

Re pricing - I can’t help with that since I only ever wanted bracelets, but it’s a fixed price for style/length/pearl size. Both Pearl Paradise and Pattye were very reasonable, def easiest to ask directly for your specific strand!

 

[ShinyPink]

@DorotheaBrooke Did you goodies arrive yet?

P.S. I'm sending the pearls to Pattye. Thanks for the suggestion @yssie!

 

[DorotheaBrooke]

@DorotheaBrooke Did you goodies arrive yet?

P.S. I'm sending the pearls to Pattye. Thanks for the suggestion @yssie!

Not yet!!! Today I finally got the package released from customs, so the tracking says Monday delivery - one week later than the original date. I swear, the package would have languished forever, had I not called FedEx International every single day this week.

 

[katbran]

Oh what a marvellous haul of pearls ! That gold pearl …must have a close up ! And the strands are stunning. Yum

 

[ShinyPink]

PART 2
Here is the strand strung by Pattye. It's spectacular!



Now, for the new goodies!
My little birdie. I love him!



A strand of 4-4.5mm pink-toned Akoyas, perfectly matched! They will be heading to Pattye soon.


Stunning 9-9.5mm pinkish Akoya studs:


And an Akoya seed pearl necklace with 5.5mm and 7.5 mm Akoyas:



And that's it! I love everything, and it's such a pleasure buying from them! I just wish I had somewhere to wear them, besides the grocery store!

 

[Pearlescence]

That strand is stunning.

 

[dk168]

PART 2
Here is the strand strung by Pattye. It's spectacular!



Now, for the new goodies!
My little birdie. I love him!



A strand of 4-4.5mm pink-toned Akoyas, perfectly matched! They will be heading to Pattye soon.


Stunning 9-9.5mm pinkish Akoya studs:


And an Akoya seed pearl necklace with 5.5mm and 7.5 mm Akoyas:



And that's it! I love everything, and it's such a pleasure buying from them! I just wish I had somewhere to wear them, besides the grocery store!

I love the little bird pendant!

Hopefully, I shall treat myself with some Takahashi goodies at the beginning of next month.

DK

 

[dk168]

Question for the seasoned Takahashi customers - which IG page do you use to contact them, as there are two?

TIA.

DK

 

[lissyflo]

Question for the seasoned Takahashi customers - which IG page do you use to contact them, as there are two?

TIA.

DK

Takahashi pearl official

 

[ShinyPink]

Question for the seasoned Takahashi customers - which IG page do you use to contact them, as there are two?

TIA.

DK

I use the other one, Takahashi Pearl Co., so I guess it doesn't matter!

 

[ShinyPink]

So I swore this last purchase was my final one. Unfortunately for my bank account, I may have bought one of these yesterday:

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Perfect for spring and easter!!!
Haha yeah I bought a pair of eggplant Tahitians. Oops.
Pearls are addictive…

 

[Snowdrop13]

So I swore this last purchase was my final one. Unfortunately for my bank account, I may have bought one of these yesterday:

I was sorely tempted by these, they are so, so pretty .

Did you see they have an almost matching necklace? Also totally gorgeous.

 

[dk168]

I was sorely tempted by these, they are so, so pretty .

Did you see they have an almost matching necklace? Also totally gorgeous.

It is very pretty, however, I am not a fan of multi-colour strands, good job too!

DK

 

[ShinyPink]

Did you see they have an almost matching necklace? Also totally gorgeous.

I might have bought one of those....

 

[yssie]

I might have bought one of those....

Might, huh

 

[DorotheaBrooke]

I might have bought one of those....

I look forward to seeing pics!