pick a pearl setting - Page 52 - The DIS Discussion Forums

ariel53098 · 04-14-2009, 10:54 PM

How small do the ring run? I wear a 3.5 on my ring finger and averag sized rings (ie. size 7) can't always be sized down because it can alter the setting, etc.
I'd love a ring but I would like it to fit!

Rachel

SassyTink213 · 04-15-2009, 10:12 AM

Wow, thanks to this thread I can't wait to do this in May! The pics and info are great! I'm so excited about doing this and wonder how I've missed this every other time I've been in Disney! I think I'll get a ring and maybe a necklace too. I've always loved pearls! I'm also thinking of maybe bringing one back for my Mother and Grandmother as gifts. I'm so excited I can't wait to pick a pearl! Thanks so much for the info it's making my wait more bearable and exciting! Gotta love the Dis!

Anyone know if they have clip-on earing settings? Or sell clip-ons? Grandma would love some.

two*little*birds · 04-15-2009, 11:54 AM

They need a pearl cage that looks like a Mickey head... unless there is one and I haven't seen it in this thread.

bellaDisneydncr · 04-15-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by two*little*birds

They need a pearl cage that looks like a Mickey head... unless there is one and I haven't seen it in this thread.

I don't think there is... I did read about one on the Cruise maybe? Someone can correct me if I'm wrong. They really do need to offer that- I don't think they realize how much they could make off of those!

1LuckyMom · 04-15-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel53098

How small do the ring run? I wear a 3.5 on my ring finger and averag sized rings (ie. size 7) can't always be sized down because it can alter the setting, etc.
I'd love a ring but I would like it to fit!

Rachel

We didn't know our ring sizes when we went and they had the set of rings to check your size. I would assume that they have smaller sizes in stock but I'm not 100% sure. My youngest is 11 and she got a ring that fits her ... can't remember her exact size but her fingers are pretty small, I had her fit it to her pointer finger so she can keep wearing it as she grows.

findrskeeprs · 05-17-2009, 12:14 AM

Hello Ladies!

Okay….I have read through all 52 pages of this thread and I have seen lot’s of great comments on this. I can tell that there are some real experts out there…please help me!!!
I just opened a "pick a pearl" type kiosk. I was wondering if all you could give me some needed insight on some new ways to market my product.

If you have bought why, and if not why not?

What you liked, what you disliked about the experiance, products, service?

What about the pricing....product to value?

What you would like to see product wise?

If you had a frequent punch card would that encourage you to want to come back to buy more often?

Birthday-anniversary list coupons? Mailing a postcard or email promo code?

If you could do it as a home party to earn free pearls and settings, would you?

I need new and fresh ideas on promotions and sales!

I am looking for ways to market the idea for men's products. My husband said that cufflinks are really coming back. He suggested a cage style to change the color of the pearl with the suite and shirt and tie. Would you or your husband or male associate purchase something like this?

Children’s items, what's your thoughts on that?

I need some Point of Sale products. Quick sales at the register, any ideas?

I know I am asking a lot of questions, but since most of you have an interest in the "pick a pearl" idea as have I for about 10 years. My first one I ever bought was in DTD. I've literally been "hooked" ever since!!

I really would appreciate some honest and creative feedback. The marketing seems to be the same everywhere I go...what else we can do to shake it up.

Let your thoughts and opinions be heard to shape the idea we all love!

THANK YOU.....THANK YOU....THANK YOU!!

Katherine

BabyPiglet · 05-17-2009, 02:00 AM

I did 'Pick A Pearl' in September of 2008. I got a beautiful ring that went really well with another ring I have. I tried to take care of it, but unfortunately a few weeks ago the pearl part of the ring fell off.

Does anyone have an idea to get it back on? My finger misses this ring!

lpizzuro123 · 05-17-2009, 07:29 AM

I had a pearl break off the setting. I brought it back to the pick a pearl and they could not do anything because the post had broken off inside the pearl. I ended up buying a cage to put it in. We are heading back to Disney later today and I want to get another ring. It will be my 50th birthday while we are down there so I would love a ring for my birthday. Unfortunately, I cannot use my birthday gift card for this.

Linda

Kurby · 05-17-2009, 09:00 AM

we just got back and did the pick a pear in Japan. it was fantastic. the women was wonderful and did a great little opening show. Cassandra picked 2 shells and it began.

when it was over we had 1 pinky cream 7.5mm and 1 silver blue 7.75 pearl. the lady said that only 5% are silver so my lovely daughter picked a great one for me.

we put both of them in the cinderella carriage cage and wore them the rest of our trip.

Stephanie VanMeter · 05-17-2009, 09:28 AM

Did you take your own carriages or did they have them there? How expensive are they? My DD and I would like to do one when we are there in 3 weeks.

Kurby · 05-17-2009, 09:53 AM

i bought 2 from ebay - they were about 10-15 each. can't remember and i brought them down.

MinnieNurse · 05-17-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by findrskeeprs

Hello Ladies!

Okay….I have read through all 52 pages of this thread and I have seen lot’s of great comments on this. I can tell that there are some real experts out there…please help me!!!
I just opened a "pick a pear" kiosk. I was wondering if all you could give me some needed insight on some new ways to market my product.

If you have bought why, and if not why not?

What you liked, what you disliked about the experiance, products, service?

What about the pricing....product to value?

What you would like to see product wise?

If you had a frequent punch card would that encourage you to want to come back to buy more often?

Birthday-anniversary list coupons? Mailing a postcard or email promo code?

If you could do it as a home party to earn free pearls and settings, would you?

I need new and fresh ideas on promotions and sales!

I am looking for ways to market the idea for men's products. My husband said that cufflinks are really coming back. He suggested a cage style to change the color of the pearl with the suite and shirt and tie. Would you or your husband or male associate purchase something like this?

Children’s items, what's your thoughts on that?

I need some Point of Sale products. Quick sales at the register, any ideas?

I know I am asking a lot of questions, but since most of you have an interest in the "pick a pearl" idea as have I for about 10 years. My first one I ever bought was in DTD. I've literally been "hooked" ever since!!

I really would appreciate some honest and creative feedback. The marketing seems to be the same everywhere I go...what else we can do to shake it up.

Let your thoughts and opinions be heard to shape the idea we all love!

THANK YOU.....THANK YOU....THANK YOU!!

Katherine

Cant answer all your questions. I am planning to pick a pearl in August at Epcot. But, you did mention parties at home and I had a thought. If you had some reasonable childrens selections this would be a great Birthday party. I would offer Birthday parties. Many parents (like myself) will go to any length to make their childs Birthday special. With all the Build a Bear, Princess parties, ect... I think a pick a pearl party would be a hit. Good luck with your business.

Stephanie VanMeter · 05-17-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurby

i bought 2 from ebay - they were about 10-15 each. can't remember and i brought them down.

Did you bring your own chain or do they have them there?

Kurby · 05-17-2009, 11:21 AM

they came with a chain but i had a longer one for mine

Stephanie VanMeter · 05-17-2009, 11:24 AM

Do you by any chance have the site? I found a site with some white gold plated for about 3.50 but there were no chains. I think they were from Washington state. They looked cute but would like to get chains.

04-14-2009, 10:54 PM	#766
ariel53098 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 288	How small do the ring run? I wear a 3.5 on my ring finger and averag sized rings (ie. size 7) can't always be sized down because it can alter the setting, etc. I'd love a ring but I would like it to fit! Rachel __________________ Me(38), DH (37), DS(11), DDs (5) My DISNEY TRIPS WDW Magic Kingdom Fall 1980, WDW Epcot Fall 1986, WDW Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Spring 1991,WDW All 4 parks Dixie Landings February 2000, Tokyo Disneyland about 10 times from April 2003 to March 2006, DLR, Disneyland Hotel, September 2007,Disney Cruise Line, Wonder, December 2008, WDW All 4 parks POR, April/May 2009,October 2009 WDW-Port Orleans Riverside,May 2010 DCL, Wonder AND WDW POR,June 2011 Disneyland Paris, Disneyland Hotel FUTURE TRIPS February 2013 WDW Art of Animation

04-15-2009, 10:12 AM	#767
SassyTink213 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 205	Wow, thanks to this thread I can't wait to do this in May! The pics and info are great! I'm so excited about doing this and wonder how I've missed this every other time I've been in Disney! I think I'll get a ring and maybe a necklace too. I've always loved pearls! I'm also thinking of maybe bringing one back for my Mother and Grandmother as gifts. I'm so excited I can't wait to pick a pearl! Thanks so much for the info it's making my wait more bearable and exciting! Gotta love the Dis! Anyone know if they have clip-on earing settings? Or sell clip-ons? Grandma would love some. __________________ Feb.1997-GKTW (my brother's wish)/ April 2000 ASM (w/Lake-Lehman Band)/ May 16-26, 2007 CBR grad trip/ May 2009 Pop Sibs Trip/ April 17-24 2010 AKL visit to CP DB/ June 22-29, 2010 Disney Wonder Bahamas Cruise/ June 30-July 3 2010 Poly and POR split/Dec. 4-12, 2012 AOA visit to Dis Intern DB

04-15-2009, 11:54 AM	#768
twolittlebirds LOL I am the ultimate ride wimp! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 1,154	They need a pearl cage that looks like a Mickey head... unless there is one and I haven't seen it in this thread. __________________ 2007 ~ CONTEMPORARY (September 9th - 16th) 2008 ~ WINDSOR HILLS (November 9th - 21st) 2009 ~ WINDSOR HILLS (October 18th - 28th) 2010 ~ WINDSOR PALMS (November 4th - 18th) 2011 ~ WYNDHAM BONNET CREEK (October 9th - 23rd) 2012 ~ INDIAN CREEK (October 7th - 21st) 2013 ~ WYNDHAM BONNET CREEK (October 12th - 26th)

05-17-2009, 12:14 AM	#771
findrskeeprs Running with the big Ears Join Date: May 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 7	Hello Ladies! Okay….I have read through all 52 pages of this thread and I have seen lot’s of great comments on this. I can tell that there are some real experts out there…please help me!!! I just opened a "pick a pearl" type kiosk. I was wondering if all you could give me some needed insight on some new ways to market my product. If you have bought why, and if not why not? What you liked, what you disliked about the experiance, products, service? What about the pricing....product to value? What you would like to see product wise? If you had a frequent punch card would that encourage you to want to come back to buy more often? Birthday-anniversary list coupons? Mailing a postcard or email promo code? If you could do it as a home party to earn free pearls and settings, would you? I need new and fresh ideas on promotions and sales! I am looking for ways to market the idea for men's products. My husband said that cufflinks are really coming back. He suggested a cage style to change the color of the pearl with the suite and shirt and tie. Would you or your husband or male associate purchase something like this? Children’s items, what's your thoughts on that? I need some Point of Sale products. Quick sales at the register, any ideas? I know I am asking a lot of questions, but since most of you have an interest in the "pick a pearl" idea as have I for about 10 years. My first one I ever bought was in DTD. I've literally been "hooked" ever since!! I really would appreciate some honest and creative feedback. The marketing seems to be the same everywhere I go...what else we can do to shake it up. Let your thoughts and opinions be heard to shape the idea we all love! THANK YOU.....THANK YOU....THANK YOU!! Katherine Last edited by findrskeeprs; 05-18-2009 at 10:40 AM. Reason: To fix grammer

05-17-2009, 02:00 AM	#772
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05-17-2009, 07:29 AM	#773
lpizzuro123 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,914	I had a pearl break off the setting. I brought it back to the pick a pearl and they could not do anything because the post had broken off inside the pearl. I ended up buying a cage to put it in. We are heading back to Disney later today and I want to get another ring. It will be my 50th birthday while we are down there so I would love a ring for my birthday. Unfortunately, I cannot use my birthday gift card for this. Linda __________________

05-17-2009, 09:00 AM	#774
Kurby All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. ~Walt Disney Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning Posts: 10,618	we just got back and did the pick a pear in Japan. it was fantastic. the women was wonderful and did a great little opening show. Cassandra picked 2 shells and it began. when it was over we had 1 pinky cream 7.5mm and 1 silver blue 7.75 pearl. the lady said that only 5% are silver so my lovely daughter picked a great one for me. we put both of them in the cinderella carriage cage and wore them the rest of our trip. __________________ Summer 2010 Trip Report Our "WONDERful" Cruise May 2009

05-17-2009, 09:28 AM	#775
Stephanie VanMeter Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 284	Did you take your own carriages or did they have them there? How expensive are they? My DD and I would like to do one when we are there in 3 weeks.

05-17-2009, 09:53 AM	#776
Kurby All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. ~Walt Disney Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning Posts: 10,618	i bought 2 from ebay - they were about 10-15 each. can't remember and i brought them down. __________________ Summer 2010 Trip Report Our "WONDERful" Cruise May 2009

05-17-2009, 11:21 AM	#779
Kurby All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. ~Walt Disney Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning Posts: 10,618	they came with a chain but i had a longer one for mine __________________ Summer 2010 Trip Report Our "WONDERful" Cruise May 2009

05-17-2009, 11:24 AM	#780
Stephanie VanMeter Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 284	Do you by any chance have the site? I found a site with some white gold plated for about 3.50 but there were no chains. I think they were from Washington state. They looked cute but would like to get chains.

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