Pearls

give them to me!!!! LOL

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Karleen Page
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"Sterling" wrote in message
news
I am so glad to see so many people love pearls - like me!
I buy them when I don't need them and I love to sort them. Sometimes, I
just look over the many boxes of pearls that I have to see if I will be
inspired to create something with those creamy beads.
I used to think that pearls were for old ladies only... even though I
loved
them and wanted to use them in everything, I wouldn't because of how I
thought they were perceived by others. I know different now and I am
finding that pearls are fast in becoming a major and leading "gem" to use
for all kinds of jewelry. YEAH for us pearl lovers!! Anyone else feel
this way??

My favorites have to be the white or cream colored ones, but there is
something to be said for the mauves, pinks, lilacs, gold, and all the
other
colored one too. I like the pastel colors better than the dark true
colored ones like navy blue or Kelly green.

Great post KathyZ - I really am glad to see that I am not the only crazed
pearl freak out there.

My last pearl conquest was a 16 inch strand of A++ nearly round 8 mm
creamy
white unbleached pearls. Got em at a local bead show last year and they
are so gorgeous and perfect that I haven't yet come up with what to do
with
them. They are just too beautiful to use in a simple strand cause that's
old school and I am not the best pearl knotter. Any one have any ideas
for
me??

Sterling



"Zk" wrote in message
...
Question for group discussion:

What is your favorite type(s) and color(s) of freshwater pearls? and what
do
you like to make with them?
--
KathyZ

I cant cause I hoard pearls. Muuuuahahahahahahahahahahah

Actually, I hoard all kinds of beads, but pearls are my favorites.




"Vibrant Jewels" wrote in message
ink.net...

give them to me!!!! LOL

OH, Wow, Karleen!! I love that first free form!! I'm dying to try
something like that one day!

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com
"Vibrant Jewels" wrote in message
nk.net...
I never saw a pearl I didn't like! LOL well maybe the chrome green ones are
a little much. My fave thing I've made so far with pearls (and other beads)
is this:
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeform.jpg
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeformdet.jpg
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeformbracelet.jpg

And this:
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/oceanicset1.jpg
I really like to use pearls in combo with lots of other stuff (as you can
see!) LOL
http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/BIO/winter2005.htm
Geez I need to add some new stuff, don't I? I need to DO some new stuff!!
Get off my duff and do new stuff! Sounds like a plan to me... think I'll
start off with a nice long hot bath. hahahahahaha

--
Karleen Page
Member International Jewelry Designers Guild (IJDG)
Vibrant Jewels web sto http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm
Vibrant Jewels JustBeads Auctions:
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"bluemaxx" wrote in message
. ..
Favorite type: All.
Favorite colors: White & Peach tones. But I have a few precious true
black
pearls - black as night, not the AB Dk. Purple - that I absolutely
treasure.

I like to make anything and everything with pearls! By far, my fave
design
is Kate McKinnon's pearl bracelet. I took her class at Bead & Button a
few
years back and love the weaving and wirewrapping process that it takes to
make a bracelet loaded with moving pearls.

--
hugs,
Linda
Tucker-cat photos: http://www.picturetrail.com/bluemaxx


"Zk" wrote in message
...
: Question for group discussion:
:
: What is your favorite type(s) and color(s) of freshwater pearls? and
what
do
: you like to make with them?
: --
: KathyZ
:
:

Thanks it's my first free form necklace and I like it a lot. Can you believe
I've never worn it? LOL

--
Karleen Page
Member International Jewelry Designers Guild (IJDG)
Vibrant Jewels web sto http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm
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"Beadbimbo" wrote in message
...
OH, Wow, Karleen!! I love that first free form!! I'm dying to try
something like that one day!

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com
"Vibrant Jewels" wrote in message
nk.net...
I never saw a pearl I didn't like! LOL well maybe the chrome green ones
are a little much. My fave thing I've made so far with pearls (and other
beads) is this:
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeform.jpg
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeformdet.jpg
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeformbracelet.jpg

And this:
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/oceanicset1.jpg
I really like to use pearls in combo with lots of other stuff (as you can
see!) LOL
http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/BIO/winter2005.htm
Geez I need to add some new stuff, don't I? I need to DO some new stuff!!
Get off my duff and do new stuff! Sounds like a plan to me... think I'll
start off with a nice long hot bath. hahahahahaha

--
Karleen Page
Member International Jewelry Designers Guild (IJDG)
Vibrant Jewels web sto
http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm
Vibrant Jewels JustBeads Auctions:
http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=21770
CLICK HERE to join myYahoo Group:
"bluemaxx" wrote in message
. ..
Favorite type: All.
Favorite colors: White & Peach tones. But I have a few precious true
black
pearls - black as night, not the AB Dk. Purple - that I absolutely
treasure.

I like to make anything and everything with pearls! By far, my fave
design
is Kate McKinnon's pearl bracelet. I took her class at Bead & Button a
few
years back and love the weaving and wirewrapping process that it takes
to
make a bracelet loaded with moving pearls.

--
hugs,
Linda
Tucker-cat photos: http://www.picturetrail.com/bluemaxx


"Zk" wrote in message
...
: Question for group discussion:
:
: What is your favorite type(s) and color(s) of freshwater pearls? and
what
do
: you like to make with them?
: --
: KathyZ
:
:

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww, MAN!! How could you not!! It's gorgeous! And the
earrings to match!!

I'd be out buying a shirt to show it off! (Because my problem is that my
wardrobe consists of about 30 t-shirts.)

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com
"Vibrant Jewels" wrote in message
ink.net...
Thanks it's my first free form necklace and I like it a lot. Can you
believe I've never worn it? LOL

--
Karleen Page
Member International Jewelry Designers Guild (IJDG)
Vibrant Jewels web sto http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm
Vibrant Jewels JustBeads Auctions:
http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=21770
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"Beadbimbo" wrote in message
...
OH, Wow, Karleen!! I love that first free form!! I'm dying to try
something like that one day!

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com
"Vibrant Jewels" wrote in message
nk.net...
I never saw a pearl I didn't like! LOL well maybe the chrome green ones
are a little much. My fave thing I've made so far with pearls (and other
beads) is this:
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeform.jpg
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeformdet.jpg
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeformbracelet.jpg

And this:
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/oceanicset1.jpg
I really like to use pearls in combo with lots of other stuff (as you
can see!) LOL
http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/BIO/winter2005.htm
Geez I need to add some new stuff, don't I? I need to DO some new
stuff!! Get off my duff and do new stuff! Sounds like a plan to me...
think I'll start off with a nice long hot bath. hahahahahaha

--
Karleen Page
Member International Jewelry Designers Guild (IJDG)
Vibrant Jewels web sto
http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm
Vibrant Jewels JustBeads Auctions:
http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=21770
CLICK HERE to join myYahoo Group:

"bluemaxx" wrote in message
. ..
Favorite type: All.
Favorite colors: White & Peach tones. But I have a few precious true
black
pearls - black as night, not the AB Dk. Purple - that I absolutely
treasure.

I like to make anything and everything with pearls! By far, my fave
design
is Kate McKinnon's pearl bracelet. I took her class at Bead & Button
a few
years back and love the weaving and wirewrapping process that it takes
to
make a bracelet loaded with moving pearls.

--
hugs,
Linda
Tucker-cat photos: http://www.picturetrail.com/bluemaxx


"Zk" wrote in message
...
: Question for group discussion:
:
: What is your favorite type(s) and color(s) of freshwater pearls? and
what
do
: you like to make with them?
: --
: KathyZ
:
:

I love your Sex on the Beach! And I love the name. Orbs and grains?
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...13&uid=2356282

Tina


"bluemaxx" wrote in message
. ..
Favorite type: All.
Favorite colors: White & Peach tones. But I have a few precious true
black
pearls - black as night, not the AB Dk. Purple - that I absolutely
treasure.

I like to make anything and everything with pearls! By far, my fave
design
is Kate McKinnon's pearl bracelet. I took her class at Bead & Button a
few
years back and love the weaving and wirewrapping process that it takes to
make a bracelet loaded with moving pearls.

--
hugs,
Linda
Tucker-cat photos: http://www.picturetrail.com/bluemaxx


"Zk" wrote in message
...
: Question for group discussion:
:
: What is your favorite type(s) and color(s) of freshwater pearls? and
what
do
: you like to make with them?
: --
: KathyZ
:
:

My favorite pearls are Swarovskis, because I am horrible at taking care of
things/pearls. And I prefer the boring ones that are just a shade of
something off white. And I like how the matte luster of them blends subtly
with silver that is "brushed" with use.

I love to look at dramatic jewelry, but I prefer to make stuff that's more
harmonious and gentle.

Tina

"Zk" wrote in message
...
Question for group discussion:

What is your favorite type(s) and color(s) of freshwater pearls? and what
do
you like to make with them?
--
KathyZ

Beautiful work Karleen!! I love the freeform stuff. :-)

--
Valerie
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
http://www.valeriebeads.com
http://valeriebeads.etsy.com

I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.
-Michelangelo Buonarroti
"Vibrant Jewels" wrote in message
nk.net...
I never saw a pearl I didn't like! LOL well maybe the chrome green ones are
a little much. My fave thing I've made so far with pearls (and other beads)
is this:
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeform.jpg
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeformdet.jpg
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeformbracelet.jpg

And this:
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/oceanicset1.jpg
I really like to use pearls in combo with lots of other stuff (as you can
see!) LOL
http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/BIO/winter2005.htm
Geez I need to add some new stuff, don't I? I need to DO some new stuff!!
Get off my duff and do new stuff! Sounds like a plan to me... think I'll
start off with a nice long hot bath. hahahahahaha

--
Karleen Page
Member International Jewelry Designers Guild (IJDG)
Vibrant Jewels web sto http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm
Vibrant Jewels JustBeads Auctions:
http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=21770
CLICK HERE to join myYahoo Group:
"bluemaxx" wrote in message
. ..
Favorite type: All.
Favorite colors: White & Peach tones. But I have a few precious true
black
pearls - black as night, not the AB Dk. Purple - that I absolutely
treasure.

I like to make anything and everything with pearls! By far, my fave
design
is Kate McKinnon's pearl bracelet. I took her class at Bead & Button a
few
years back and love the weaving and wirewrapping process that it takes to
make a bracelet loaded with moving pearls.

--
hugs,
Linda
Tucker-cat photos: http://www.picturetrail.com/bluemaxx


"Zk" wrote in message
...
: Question for group discussion:
:
: What is your favorite type(s) and color(s) of freshwater pearls? and
what
do
: you like to make with them?
: --
: KathyZ
:
:

You know I just haven't been anywhere that I thought was dressy enough for
it... but maybe I should take it with me shopping and find something to show
it off and just wear it ... well shopping! lolololol

--
Karleen Page
Member International Jewelry Designers Guild (IJDG)
Vibrant Jewels web sto http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm
Vibrant Jewels JustBeads Auctions:
http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=21770
CLICK HERE to join myYahoo Group:
"Beadbimbo" wrote in message
...
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww, MAN!! How could you not!! It's gorgeous! And the
earrings to match!!

I'd be out buying a shirt to show it off! (Because my problem is that my
wardrobe consists of about 30 t-shirts.)

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com
"Vibrant Jewels" wrote in message
ink.net...
Thanks it's my first free form necklace and I like it a lot. Can you
believe I've never worn it? LOL

--
Karleen Page
Member International Jewelry Designers Guild (IJDG)
Vibrant Jewels web sto
http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm
Vibrant Jewels JustBeads Auctions:
http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=21770
CLICK HERE to join myYahoo Group:
"Beadbimbo" wrote in message
...
OH, Wow, Karleen!! I love that first free form!! I'm dying to try
something like that one day!

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com
"Vibrant Jewels" wrote in message
nk.net...
I never saw a pearl I didn't like! LOL well maybe the chrome green ones
are a little much. My fave thing I've made so far with pearls (and other
beads) is this:
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeform.jpg
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeformdet.jpg
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/freeformbracelet.jpg

And this:
http://209.239.56.130/jewelry/BIO/oceanicset1.jpg
I really like to use pearls in combo with lots of other stuff (as you
can see!) LOL
http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/BIO/winter2005.htm
Geez I need to add some new stuff, don't I? I need to DO some new
stuff!! Get off my duff and do new stuff! Sounds like a plan to me...
think I'll start off with a nice long hot bath. hahahahahaha

--
Karleen Page
Member International Jewelry Designers Guild (IJDG)
Vibrant Jewels web sto
http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm
Vibrant Jewels JustBeads Auctions:
http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=21770
CLICK HERE to join myYahoo Group:

"bluemaxx" wrote in message
. ..
Favorite type: All.
Favorite colors: White & Peach tones. But I have a few precious true
black
pearls - black as night, not the AB Dk. Purple - that I absolutely
treasure.

I like to make anything and everything with pearls! By far, my fave
design
is Kate McKinnon's pearl bracelet. I took her class at Bead & Button
a few
years back and love the weaving and wirewrapping process that it takes
to
make a bracelet loaded with moving pearls.

--
hugs,
Linda
Tucker-cat photos: http://www.picturetrail.com/bluemaxx


"Zk" wrote in message
...
: Question for group discussion:
:
: What is your favorite type(s) and color(s) of freshwater pearls? and
what
do
: you like to make with them?
: --
: KathyZ
:
:

Wow to the concept and to the bracelet! LOL

--
Karleen Page
Member International Jewelry Designers Guild (IJDG)
Vibrant Jewels web sto http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm
Vibrant Jewels JustBeads Auctions:
http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=21770
CLICK HERE to join myYahoo Group:
"Christina Peterson" wrote in message
...
I love your Sex on the Beach! And I love the name. Orbs and grains?
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...13&uid=2356282

Tina


"bluemaxx" wrote in message
. ..
Favorite type: All.
Favorite colors: White & Peach tones. But I have a few precious true
black
pearls - black as night, not the AB Dk. Purple - that I absolutely
treasure.

I like to make anything and everything with pearls! By far, my fave
design
is Kate McKinnon's pearl bracelet. I took her class at Bead & Button a
few
years back and love the weaving and wirewrapping process that it takes to
make a bracelet loaded with moving pearls.

--
hugs,
Linda
Tucker-cat photos: http://www.picturetrail.com/bluemaxx


"Zk" wrote in message
...
: Question for group discussion:
:
: What is your favorite type(s) and color(s) of freshwater pearls? and
what
do
: you like to make with them?
: --
: KathyZ
:
: