Pick of pretty pearls on sale
Two pearl posts in a row, a record! That's because some stellar sales are on for a limited time.
"Inception": more than a movie
This "Inception" Chinese freshwater pearl (CFWP) necklace above was created by implanting a pearl as the nucleus for culturing, rather than a piece of tissue or a bead. But what's most significant is the range of natural colours with their rich metallic iridescent lustre.
A funkier pearl than you usually see from Pearl Paradise; price, $234 for the 16 or 18-inch necklace of lavish 12-15mm gems.
For a $30 supplement, you can choose a 20-inch strand. (I'ld contact them and ask for a strand with the most intense colour, or order two, one softer and the other more intense, and see which you prefer.)
A funkier pearl than you usually see from Pearl Paradise; price, $234 for the 16 or 18-inch necklace of lavish 12-15mm gems.
For a $30 supplement, you can choose a 20-inch strand. (I'ld contact them and ask for a strand with the most intense colour, or order two, one softer and the other more intense, and see which you prefer.)
Pearl Paradise have discounted the necklace 40%. I can't compare prices with my usual certainty, as this type of pearl is new to the market; however, given the generous size and the quality of the products I've seen from them, I'm calling it a terrific deal. (Also available as a triple-strand version.)
Elegant essence of classic pearl
For those who prefer a quiet glow and classic whites, the 7.5-8.0mm Freshadama pearl bracelet personifies grace. Freshadama is the best grade Pearl Paradise offer in freshwater pearls; they look like AA Akoyas (which cost five times as much.) Therefore, this 7.5-inch bracelet (price, $149.50; regularly $180) is a good buy!
An even better discount (35% off) is the present price for the 6.5-7mm version, $97.50, a terrific buy if you are petite or are giving it to someone under twenty-five or thirty. Otherwise, I'd spring for the larger size.
I don't love that clasp but it can be changed. A graceful gift for birthday (pearl is June's gemstone), graduation, or just to say "I love you, honeybunch".
An even better discount (35% off) is the present price for the 6.5-7mm version, $97.50, a terrific buy if you are petite or are giving it to someone under twenty-five or thirty. Otherwise, I'd spring for the larger size.
I don't love that clasp but it can be changed. A graceful gift for birthday (pearl is June's gemstone), graduation, or just to say "I love you, honeybunch".
Tahitian temptation
Congratulate yourself for being a great mum, great aunt, friend or just fab all-around woman with Tahitian studs: besides the rockin' 9-10mm size, you get to chose the overtone (peacock, silver or green). Not such a remarkable reduction as the other pieces, but PP price was already excellent– and you'll like the heavy 14k posts and backs. Price, $316.20 (a 15% discount.)
The Pearl Paradise sale is on till May 14; use code PEARLS4MOM. (Note that some items might sell out before then.)
Luxe meets leather
A casual, cool three-pearl leather choker of South Sea baroques delights women like my friend Suzanna who didn't think they were 'pearl types'. Price, $271 from PurePearls for the 18-inch length with three 10-11mm pearls; excellent value. The pearls are available in rose, silver or cream overtones. Oyster kiss to Pure Pearls owner Amanda Raab for offering this in lengths from 16 to 22 inches, to fit various necks.
It will look prettiest sitting just at the base of the the collarbone, a most alluring spot. Remember the dialog between Ralph Fiennes and Julian Wadham in "The English Patient"?
Count Laszlo de Almásy (Fiennes): This... this, the hollow at the base of a woman's throat, does it have an official name?
Madox (Wadham): Good God, man, pull yourself together.
Almásy: There is no God... but I hope someone looks after you.
Madox: Just in case you're interested, it's called the suprasternal notch.
Cheap pearls don't turn out to be a bargain, but when you find quality pearls at an excellent price, life is sweet. These reputable sellers offer 30-day full refunds.
Comments
I forgot to tell you last time. Your picture is beautiful and since I've seen the women in the picture in real time, I know she's beautiful.
How often do they have sales at Pearl Paradise, in your experience?
hostess: Yes! We would be dangerous pearl shopping.
Tish: Oh thank you; today I'm wearing pearls bought on that trip at Antoine Chapoutot.
sisty: Usually twice a year (and there are monthly specials) but not on the same items, and when the more unusual pearls sell out they are not seen again. That is the way of pearls and the various harvests. (Yes, I have a few regrets.)
You might order both for a try-on, then you will know; and shipping (in USA) is free.
Should you acquire fine pearls, pinning on brooches or wearing them with chains will scratch them and eventually wear through the nacre, something I'd avoid if you want to keep them.
But, the more I see and learn about pearls I find it harder to choose a necklace for myself...
barbara: Eventually things become clearer- or you just buy several, worse luck! :)