tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post8157746582401335573..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Pearl project: Tweaking Tahitians Duchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-65789649299749535022013-02-06T22:04:58.557-05:002013-02-06T22:04:58.557-05:00such lovely and creative jewelry ideas. I love you...such lovely and creative jewelry ideas. I love your thoughtful selections<br /><br />-Nico<br /><br />www.SatinAndsalt.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806114687205212210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-35874782039408516872013-02-02T09:28:13.428-05:002013-02-02T09:28:13.428-05:00LPC: Wow, when a WASP swears and jumps around, it ...LPC: Wow, when a WASP swears and jumps around, it is a compliment of the highest order :)<br /><br />gretchen: Now you have yet another idea!<br /><br />Lane: I like restyling best of all projects. Stay tuned for ideas concerning a photo of a strand a reader sent me.<br /><br />Marsha: Pea-sized dab on tip of pinky?<br /><br />Francie: Anything by McEwan will always be on the top of my list, thanks!<br /><br /><br /><br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-66624373181673440802013-02-02T09:18:59.264-05:002013-02-02T09:18:59.264-05:00Good morning, Duchesse,
Your pearls are gorgeous ...Good morning, Duchesse,<br /><br />Your pearls are gorgeous and you have so much style. <br /><br />Belatedly, I wanted to tell you about a book I enjoyed recently even more than "Gone Girl" (which I also enjoyed very much). The book is "Sweet Tooth," by Ian McEwan. It is so good! <br /><br />All best to you, <br /><br />Franciewilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025284630732323591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-18916375581346037212013-02-01T13:15:37.578-05:002013-02-01T13:15:37.578-05:00A fine description of a fascinating process - one ...A fine description of a fascinating process - one I had never even considered. And your reference to being aware of the size of your pearls reminded me of my night-cream's direction to "smooth a pearl sized amount" on my face - I have yet to figure that one out.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14035642478179187618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-53934250287319810162013-02-01T08:56:30.784-05:002013-02-01T08:56:30.784-05:00Wonderful rehab project, and the result is beautif...Wonderful rehab project, and the result is beautiful and uniquely yours. Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-12625203717304717742013-01-31T23:41:55.309-05:002013-01-31T23:41:55.309-05:00Beautiful! never even thought of that and I make j...Beautiful! never even thought of that and I make jewelry, go figure. You look great in them, too!gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150948057255531137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-19012989983163059672013-01-31T22:47:33.081-05:002013-01-31T22:47:33.081-05:00Goddamn! Glorious, woman! Thing of beauty, piece o...Goddamn! Glorious, woman! Thing of beauty, piece of art! Brilliant.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-48667551478965261682013-01-31T17:53:12.628-05:002013-01-31T17:53:12.628-05:00materfamilias: Realized I had a number of things t...materfamilias: Realized I had a number of things that could be given new life. Don't worry, next project is not plastic surgery :)Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-61105451849135762082013-01-31T17:51:32.463-05:002013-01-31T17:51:32.463-05:00coffeeaddict: That's it exactly; check her web...coffeeaddict: That's it exactly; check her web site for the "Afrique" "Amerique" series- very tribal<br /><br />LauraH: Challenge accepted, madame!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-89582811259249840542013-01-31T17:50:41.557-05:002013-01-31T17:50:41.557-05:00As with your narrative of having your fur restyled...As with your narrative of having your fur restyled, this is a wonderful story of a successful collaboration -- so cool to see the process from the beginning and what a gorgeous, gorgeous result!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-61683827616552132322013-01-31T17:50:24.741-05:002013-01-31T17:50:24.741-05:00Susan: Scroll way down to near bottom of far right...Susan: Scroll way down to near bottom of far right column, where it says "Welcome to Passage des perles" and you'll see the addy under my name.<br /><br />Use a mm tape to measure the diameter... most older necklaces are around 5-6mm. Smaller pearls than that are usually girls'.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-73812195360601576902013-01-31T17:38:13.110-05:002013-01-31T17:38:13.110-05:00Duchesse, I will send you a photo of my pearls. B...Duchesse, I will send you a photo of my pearls. But first, where is your email address at your site. I've looked for it, but must be missing it. <br /><br />Also, I'm clueless as to mm size of my pearls, but they are small. Perhaps if I photograph them next to a common object, you will have an idea of their size. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-74066360503279877182013-01-31T17:36:25.094-05:002013-01-31T17:36:25.094-05:00Duchesse, I think a lot of us may have a string of...Duchesse, I think a lot of us may have a string of white pearls like Susan's that are due for an update. Reno ideas might make a nice post!LauraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402103522466794364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-51046839908619488002013-01-31T17:33:06.814-05:002013-01-31T17:33:06.814-05:00gorgeous! a mix of classic pearl strand with an al...gorgeous! a mix of classic pearl strand with an almost tribal, ancient metal for a very avant garde lookcoffeeaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719243899202995984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-81148260712425622632013-01-31T17:10:41.257-05:002013-01-31T17:10:41.257-05:00Pseu; So here is another source for your possible ...Pseu; So here is another source for your possible reno of MILs strand.<br /><br />Well Styled; Those *are* lively pearls. I have nothing but praise for Kojima Company; Sarah Canizzaro is marvelous to work with.<br /><br />LauraH: I love to reno pearls! <br /><br />Susan: Can picture them but what is the mm size? Feel free to e-mail me a photo and I can offer ideas re style and/or varieties.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-37634713595771061052013-01-31T15:58:45.489-05:002013-01-31T15:58:45.489-05:00I love it! My pearls are nice ones, but small and... I love it! My pearls are nice ones, but small and white (you know the type). They would require added material to make them fun and appropriate for me at age 60. Can you picture them? And--what, off the top of your head would you think to do? I can almost picture some ideas based on your jeweler's talent. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-47101848682413606822013-01-31T15:01:41.994-05:002013-01-31T15:01:41.994-05:00Your pearls are gorgeous and this new clasp adds a...Your pearls are gorgeous and this new clasp adds a wonderful element. Thank you for walking us through this process and once again sharing your great knowledge about jewellery. I'm learning so much from your posts. LauraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402103522466794364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-10909651254328135272013-01-31T14:33:23.029-05:002013-01-31T14:33:23.029-05:00Unusual and unique what better way to update your ...Unusual and unique what better way to update your pearls! I do admire that necklace that your husband gave you!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-33226276329978388112013-01-31T13:13:28.875-05:002013-01-31T13:13:28.875-05:00It's fabulous!! The update makes your pearls l...It's fabulous!! The update makes your pearls look even more glowing, like your smile!! The clasp on the side is a wonderful modern addition. Very clever designer. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-81172991308297161012013-01-31T12:57:55.262-05:002013-01-31T12:57:55.262-05:00Duchesse, it's fabulous! I love that clasp. An...Duchesse, it's fabulous! I love that clasp. And your Tahitians are stunning.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.com