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Minnesota · 07-28-2007, 11:59 AM

Here are the pics of my two necklaces. If they don't happen to post correctly (this is the first time ever posting pics here) you can check them out at my disney picture site at http://www.picturetrail.com/picturedisney under the title of Pick a Pearl

this first one got a little blurry, it is a sterling silver chain and cage with the 6.5mm white pearl inside the cage, setting and chain were about $25 in addition to the cost of the pearl...

Since I got twins and didn't want earrings here is the second setting I chose. This too is sterling silver. The top part is alternating a little heart and some type of gemstone, setting and chain cost about $45 on this one but I didn't have to pay for the second pearl!

the total for the whole shopping experience was close to $100 but I think it was worth it for two nice pearl necklaces.
Minnesota

PaulaSue · 07-28-2007, 11:19 PM

Very cute settings.

I can't wait to do this for my girls.

wendydarling826 · 07-29-2007, 05:50 AM

I believe there is a booth at the Beach Club, along the walkway beside the beach as well. DD and I decided to do this on our upcoming trip - it is such a nice tradition!

Tinks1984 · 07-29-2007, 05:52 AM

Those necklaces look stunning, your pictures have just convinced me to do this activity when I'm in Epcot next year, I'm looking forward to picking the most ugly oyster I can find

landryfam · 07-31-2007, 10:08 AM

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PeachesDoesHair · 07-31-2007, 10:24 AM

I don't know that the picture does them justice. My daughter and I picked out each other's pearls and then she picked out the butterfly settings.

kindakrazy2 · 07-31-2007, 10:42 AM

I keep hearing that the settings are much more reasonable in Japan. Is this correct?

Does anyone know how much the dolphin necklace setting is in Japan?

KJF · 07-31-2007, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeachesDoesHair

I don't know that the picture does them justice. My daughter and I picked out each other's pearls and then she picked out the butterfly settings.

I love those!!! I want to do that w/ DD5 in Nov & I think that's a great idea to get matching settings. Are they the same size settings, or do they have a size just for the kids? She already loves us to have matching t-shirts, so I think she would be thrilled to get matching necklaces. Thanks for the idea!!

Jenn Lynn · 07-31-2007, 10:51 AM

I just got back and did the pick a pearl in Japan on my Birthday last Friday. I got a 7 1/4mm pearl. I had it set for a necklace with a ruby (my birthstone.) I did not buy a chain and the setting cost $30.00.

Minnesota · 08-01-2007, 10:26 PM

For those who have ring settings, do the pearls get pretty banged up? I only have "shorter" rings where the setting isn't too high off my finger. I am thinking of getting a ring this year but I don't want a "fragile" setting or one that will get caught or banged around.
Minnesota

bigAWL · 08-02-2007, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivaOstrich

Do you know which one's are black? Are they able to tell? Thanks.

A black pearl sounds fascinating!

--Missy

I've never seen the Disney PickaPearl vendors, so I don't know what the oysters look like there. But I saw this question and thought I'd do a little research. Here's what I found.

Tahitian Black Pearls come in a range of colors...

and they come from a specific species of oyster known as the Black-Lipped Oyster.

I don't know if this will help when it comes time to choose an oyster, but I found these comparative photos:

Black-Lipped Oyster (this is the only type that would produce a black pearl.

Silver-Gold Lipped Oyster

Akoya Oyster

Rustysmom · 08-02-2007, 08:06 AM

Those pearls are beautiful and the pearl is my DD's birthstone. It would be so cool if we got twin ones and could each wear one.

I guess I'm weird because I feel kinda bad for the oyster though.

Simba's Mom · 08-02-2007, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minnesota

For those who have ring settings, do the pearls get pretty banged up? I only have "shorter" rings where the setting isn't too high off my finger. I am thinking of getting a ring this year but I don't want a "fragile" setting or one that will get caught or banged around.
Minnesota

I've had my ring for 1 1/2 years, and I don't see any sign of it getting banged up. There's only one "problem", but I've gotten used to it. I think the pearl is bigger than they put in a pre-set ring at a jewelry store (not huge-around 7 1/2 mm if I remember). For quite a while, my ring felt "top heavy" and often twisted around on my finger (some of that is probably because I lost weight and my finger's a little smaller). Like I said, I've gotten used to it though and am so glad I got it.

DivaOstrich · 08-02-2007, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigAWL

I've never seen the Disney PickaPearl vendors, so I don't know what the oysters look like there. But I saw this question and thought I'd do a little research. Here's what I found.

Tahitian Black Pearls come in a range of colors...

and they come from a specific species of oyster known as the Black-Lipped Oyster.

I don't know if this will help when it comes time to choose an oyster, but I found these comparative photos:

Black-Lipped Oyster (this is the only type that would produce a black pearl.

Silver-Gold Lipped Oyster

Akoya Oyster

bigAWL,

Thank you so much for your research

!! I am such a visual person so the pictures were awesome to include!! I want to try for a black one if they have that species. Does anyone remember seeing the black oysters??

--Missy

lyzziesmom · 08-14-2007, 01:08 PM

I have one from Japan in Epcot that is just like Minnesota's cage setting that she posted here. I love it! My DD's grandma bought it for me as a surprise on our trip a couple years ago. I felt so bad, because I was in a crabby mood that day and was tired of waiting for her, she said she was going to the bathroom and took FOREVER and I really laid into her when she got back. My #1 vacation rule is that when one person needs a restroom break, everyone tries. It cuts down on unneccessary stops. I thought she was just being stubborn because she hadn't stopped for our last 2 stops, and then we all had to wait for her. I felt so bad later that night when she gave me the little box and I saw the pearl necklace and realized what she had been up to back in Japan! It was a very sweet gesture, and is a lovely piece of jewelry. I only wish she had told me so that I could have been there to see it being chosen. I might have to do this next time so I can have a matching ring, and get to experience all the excitement.

07-28-2007, 11:59 AM	#31
Minnesota Disney Commando For a good read, see my trip reports BOOM!!! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 842	Here are the pics of my two necklaces. If they don't happen to post correctly (this is the first time ever posting pics here) you can check them out at my disney picture site at http://www.picturetrail.com/picturedisney under the title of Pick a Pearl this first one got a little blurry, it is a sterling silver chain and cage with the 6.5mm white pearl inside the cage, setting and chain were about $25 in addition to the cost of the pearl... Since I got twins and didn't want earrings here is the second setting I chose. This too is sterling silver. The top part is alternating a little heart and some type of gemstone, setting and chain cost about $45 on this one but I didn't have to pay for the second pearl! the total for the whole shopping experience was close to $100 but I think it was worth it for two nice pearl necklaces. Minnesota __________________ Check out my Pictures! http://www.picturetrail.com/picturedisney Pre Trip Report Here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2457013 Trip Report Here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....4#post36870674 Rode Out Hurricane Wilma at Disney's All Star Music October 24, 2005 and Tropical Storm Hannah's Rain at Port Orleans Riverside September 5, 2008 Fort Wilderness Trailer June '94 Contemporary Tower July '99 Disney Magic July '99 Caribbean Beach Bermuda July '00 Hilton in Downtown Disney Aug. '01 All Star Sports Aug. '02 Downtown Disney Courtyard Aug. '02 Tropicanna Inn Disneyland June'03 Pop Century Dec.'03 Poly Jan '04 Disney Wonder Jan '04 Howard Johnson-Universal Studios Jan' 04 All Star Music Oct '05 Coronado Springs Oct '06 All Star Music Aug '07 Port Orleans Riverside Sept '08 Pop Century May 2010

07-28-2007, 11:19 PM	#32
PaulaSue I have a purple car too and love it Even I need a nap now and then Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 5,142	Very cute settings. I can't wait to do this for my girls. __________________ Mommy to 3 Princesses.... 4 Parks, 3 Generations, 2 Birthdays, 1 Anniversary, Priceless...1/06 4 Parks, 3 Generations, 2nd Trip, 1 Week with Family and Friends...10/08 F&W, Music to our ears...10/11

07-29-2007, 05:50 AM	#33
wendydarling826 I thought mine was the only crazy family I will do anything to avoid housework, but when I have a podcast to listen to, I can whistle while I work Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 1,064	I believe there is a booth at the Beach Club, along the walkway beside the beach as well. DD and I decided to do this on our upcoming trip - it is such a nice tradition! __________________ Trish 12/02 POR8/03BWV8/04BCV10/04OKW1/05BWV 8/05BCV2/06SSR 8/06 BCV3/07BCV8/07BCV12/09 SSR 08/10 BCV 08/11AKL 12/11 SSR 8/12 BCV 3/13 SSR

07-29-2007, 05:52 AM	#34
Tinks1984 We're having a mini party! I couldn't believe how many there was in the bag! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lancs, England Posts: 4,926	Those necklaces look stunning, your pictures have just convinced me to do this activity when I'm in Epcot next year, I'm looking forward to picking the most ugly oyster I can find __________________ RACHEL May '93 - Off-site - Marriott International Drive - May '95 - CBR - June '98 - CBR - April '08 - ASSp - May '10 - ASSp "If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse." - Walter E. Disney (1901-1966) Trip Report ~ 2010 Family Fun!

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07-31-2007, 10:24 AM	#36
PeachesDoesHair Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 352	I don't know that the picture does them justice. My daughter and I picked out each other's pearls and then she picked out the butterfly settings. __________________ Nikki, wife to Richard, and mommy to Bella (9), Caleb (7), our 2008 WDW souvenier, Rosalie (3),and Amelia (10 months).

07-31-2007, 10:42 AM	#37
kindakrazy2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,148	I keep hearing that the settings are much more reasonable in Japan. Is this correct? Does anyone know how much the dolphin necklace setting is in Japan? __________________ Sarah My 2011 DLR pre-trippie My 2007 WDW pre-trippie is all grown up - its a trippie now! July 1994 - Disneymoon at Dixie Landings Feb 1996 - Dixie Landings October 1999 - Belle's first trip Dixie Landings Feb 2001 - Tink's first trip Dixie Landings Sept 2007 - POP with free dining! Dec 2008 - POP July 2011 - Disneyland! Jan 2012 - POP Up next - Tink 1/2 marathon and Princess 1/2 marathon Coast2Coast baby! Uh oh - Dumbo Double Dare

07-31-2007, 10:51 AM	#39
Jenn Lynn Eli and Avery's Mama They both inherited my eyebrow Keep those mosquitoes away from me Has an in with the weatherman Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 10,942	I just got back and did the pick a pearl in Japan on my Birthday last Friday. I got a 7 1/4mm pearl. I had it set for a necklace with a ruby (my birthstone.) I did not buy a chain and the setting cost $30.00.

08-01-2007, 10:26 PM	#40
Minnesota Disney Commando For a good read, see my trip reports BOOM!!! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 842	For those who have ring settings, do the pearls get pretty banged up? I only have "shorter" rings where the setting isn't too high off my finger. I am thinking of getting a ring this year but I don't want a "fragile" setting or one that will get caught or banged around. Minnesota __________________ Check out my Pictures! http://www.picturetrail.com/picturedisney Pre Trip Report Here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2457013 Trip Report Here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....4#post36870674 Rode Out Hurricane Wilma at Disney's All Star Music October 24, 2005 and Tropical Storm Hannah's Rain at Port Orleans Riverside September 5, 2008 Fort Wilderness Trailer June '94 Contemporary Tower July '99 Disney Magic July '99 Caribbean Beach Bermuda July '00 Hilton in Downtown Disney Aug. '01 All Star Sports Aug. '02 Downtown Disney Courtyard Aug. '02 Tropicanna Inn Disneyland June'03 Pop Century Dec.'03 Poly Jan '04 Disney Wonder Jan '04 Howard Johnson-Universal Studios Jan' 04 All Star Music Oct '05 Coronado Springs Oct '06 All Star Music Aug '07 Port Orleans Riverside Sept '08 Pop Century May 2010

08-02-2007, 08:06 AM	#42
Rustysmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dreaming about the Mouse in Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,504	Those pearls are beautiful and the pearl is my DD's birthstone. It would be so cool if we got twin ones and could each wear one. I guess I'm weird because I feel kinda bad for the oyster though. __________________ Mary , Chris a Prince (16) ,and little Princess (8) 11/1992-CBR-Honeymoon 11/1997-ASM-DS' first trip! 08/2007-CBR-Free dining! DD's first trip! 11/2007-Won a trip to the Beach Club!07/11-Royal Pacific & Dolphin

08-14-2007, 01:08 PM	#45
lyzziesmom Ask me about my short attention sp.... ooooh, shiny!! But never fear! My hiney is comfortably and adequately covered I've been known to attack my mom's cat with a handful of q-tips Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,358	I have one from Japan in Epcot that is just like Minnesota's cage setting that she posted here. I love it! My DD's grandma bought it for me as a surprise on our trip a couple years ago. I felt so bad, because I was in a crabby mood that day and was tired of waiting for her, she said she was going to the bathroom and took FOREVER and I really laid into her when she got back. My #1 vacation rule is that when one person needs a restroom break, everyone tries. It cuts down on unneccessary stops. I thought she was just being stubborn because she hadn't stopped for our last 2 stops, and then we all had to wait for her. I felt so bad later that night when she gave me the little box and I saw the pearl necklace and realized what she had been up to back in Japan! It was a very sweet gesture, and is a lovely piece of jewelry. I only wish she had told me so that I could have been there to see it being chosen. I might have to do this next time so I can have a matching ring, and get to experience all the excitement. __________________ I do not think one needs to be delicate with clods. -Margo Howard *Mmmm, Beverly!! Mmmm, Pirates!!* <-- This only looks like a princess hat. It is really my dunce cap in disguise.

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