pick a pearl setting

[mattkrass]

I think it would mean more for her to pick out her own setting. Tell her that she can pick out whatever she wants, and money isn't an object (if that's true - or give her a limit of ___ dollars). You can always just get a setting there and add a chain later too. You can get inexpensive chains at craft stores, jewelry stores, etc. And she might want earrings or a ring or ____. Who knows. Easier to have her pick put something she'll love.

That's what I plan on doing, since I'm very bad at making these selections I do want to be prepared, which is why I want the list of potential prices, I know she won't pick the most expensive ones, but if the cheapest ones are $400 it doesn't matter, KWIM?

 

[ZeroToHero]

That's what I plan on doing, since I'm very bad at making these selections I do want to be prepared, which is why I want the list of potential prices, I know she won't pick the most expensive ones, but if the cheapest ones are $400 it doesn't matter, KWIM?

I know when I got one in Japan (which was supposed to be for me, but then I gave it to my mom when I thought my boyfriend got me a pearl... but was wrong.. so I lost out... ), I got it drilled into a heart pendant that I love, and that was only 8$. It was back in 2007 though, so the price might have gone up a bit. But you can do really cheap or really expensive, it's up to you.

 

[WDW1st-timers]

I'm so excited. I just ordered 3 of the Cinderella's carriages for the girls. They each are doing one. I will post pics but it will be awhile since we wont be there till Nov-Dec.

 

[HLAuburn]

So does no one know if they oysters are alive when you open them? Or it is just that no one wants to think about it!?

I'm just curious...

 

[connie1042]

I have just spent 1 hour looking for the carriage cages on e-bay. Can someone please PM me with a link. Thanks.

 

[pixleyyy]

I have just spent 1 hour looking for the carriage cages on e-bay. Can someone please PM me with a link. Thanks.

Looks like the seller is sold out right now. Use some of the previously posted links and watch that seller. Good luck!

 

[jac199]

LOL! That seller must be wondering why there's a run on carriage cages right now. I wonder if he/she knows about DIS?

-Janine

I was watching the previous listing and eBay sent me an email the next day telling me they were relisted. If you watch the item or even the seller you should be notified when new carriages go up. I know a lot of people have their hearts set on getting them before their trip so I hope more are listed soon.

 

[jamieguffey]

What would be really cool is if someone with a lot of time on their hands would go through and consolidate all the links to important locations and posts for us late arrivers. 65 Pages is daunting!

 

[dato63]

Could I be a pest and see a picture of someone with the carriage necklace on? Just curious as to size and what it looks like on. Thanks so much!!!

I have one of my DDs modeling their necklaces after they made them. But they aren't close ups though - so not sure if they'll help. I wish my DH had zoomed a tad closer. Anyhow, you can get an idea of how big they are on a child. They were 4 when this was taken, and they are wearing the carriage necklaces.

 

[2littleprincesses]

I have one of my DDs modeling their necklaces after they made them. But they aren't close ups though - so not sure if they'll help. I wish my DH had zoomed a tad closer. Anyhow, you can get an idea of how big they are on a child. They were 4 when this was taken, and they are wearing the carriage necklaces.

Thanks for the pic!!!! Did you do 16 or 18 inch chaines? Your girls are so cute! Love those Tink dresses--did you make them?
Thanks again

 

[dato63]

Thanks for the pic!!!! Did you do 16 or 18 inch chaines? Your girls are so cute! Love those Tink dresses--did you make them?
Thanks again

I honestly do not know how long the chains are, they came with the coaches from ebay.

And I bought the dresses of ebay too. I can't sew. The woman who made them did other dresses for our trip too - and they came out wonderful. The girls got a lot of compliments on them while we were there. Lady Tremaine herself tried to buy their dresses. LOL

 

[Sandy321]

Real quick extra question, I didn't get a chance to read this whole thread, and I'm a bit naive here, but is this a chance to get a Pearl or is it guaranteed? She'd be a little less than happy with the surprise if she got nothing

yes they do gaurante you get a pearl!!

I'm very serious about her But if I did that she'd make me eat the Oyster

I was very fortunate to fall in love with a girl who pays more attention to my bottom line than I do, and she will not be pleased if I spend much on her, she likes lower cost things, but if I can talk her in to it, and the numbers look ok, maybe we'll go with that... I might have to promise to let her buy me a gift in return. (Our friends are astounded at us, we argue over who gets to spend how much on each other, it's very amusing I'm told! I'm also told it's a problem a lot of guys want to have... )

Matt - there are sterling silver (ie inexpensive) settings - under $50 - I got a pretty heart shaped one - not sure how much - but I brought my own silver neck chain - so that's my suggestion - bring a chain, and just buy a pendant with the pearl!!

and google is your friend!! You can google WISH pearls, wish pearl cages etc - I'm amazed at how cheap a lot of those cinderella cages are!!
http://www.hydiapearl.com/sterling-silver-wish-pearl-pendantscages-wholesale-p-3715.html

this one has sterling silver - the dolphins, etc, it also has a list of size of pearls that will fit - and look at the price!! $2? am I missing something?

 

[2littleprincesses]

yes they do gaurante you get a pearl!!



Matt - there are sterling silver (ie inexpensive) settings - under $50 - I got a pretty heart shaped one - not sure how much - but I brought my own silver neck chain - so that's my suggestion - bring a chain, and just buy a pendant with the pearl!!

and google is your friend!! You can google WISH pearls, wish pearl cages etc - I'm amazed at how cheap a lot of those cinderella cages are!!
http://www.hydiapearl.com/sterling-silver-wish-pearl-pendantscages-wholesale-p-3715.html

this one has sterling silver - the dolphins, etc, it also has a list of size of pearls that will fit - and look at the price!! $2? am I missing something?

If you read the description, you have to buy a minimum of 20 to get this deal.

 

[luvthemouse71]

So does no one know if they oysters are alive when you open them? Or it is just that no one wants to think about it!?

I'm just curious...

I've thought about it...just don't care if they're alive or not. It's an oyster for pete's sake..trust me, if I could get away with popping that baby on a Ritz cracker with a little hot sauce after the pearl is out, I would.

 

[Echo queen]

I've thought about it...just don't care if they're alive or not. It's an oyster for pete's sake..trust me, if I could get away with popping that baby on a Ritz cracker with a little hot sauce after the pearl is out, I would.

 

[Diane424]

We just returned from Disney World and picked a pearl in both Japan and the Pearl Factory in Downtown Disney. I found that the pearls at the Pearl Factory had more luster and the presentation between the buyer and the sales people (Laura and Pam) was more personal and fun! In fact, we went back and picked two more pearls from Downtown Disney because of the quality and service!

 

[disney777]

This site has the coach cages for cheap, but you have to buy 50 of them @ 90 cents each. If you sell on eBay, I would buy 50, keep some and sell the rest.

http://www.topearl.com/wg43-18kgp-wish-pearl-pendants-cages-wholesale-p-14044.html

 

[Xalis]

This site has the coach cages for cheap, but you have to buy 50 of them @ 90 cents each. If you sell on eBay, I would buy 50, keep some and sell the rest.

http://www.topearl.com/wg43-18kgp-wish-pearl-pendants-cages-wholesale-p-14044.html

Do you have any experience with this merchant? Are they trustworthy?

I found another website www.cnepearls.com; they both have the exact same layout & design & I don't know, but they both look questionable to me.

 

[ZeroToHero]

Do you have any experience with this merchant? Are they trustworthy?

I found another website www.cnepearls.com; they both have the exact same layout & design & I don't know, but they both look questionable to me.

What, you mean like the fact that they didn't spell Jewelry correctly?

 

[Xalis]

What, you mean like the fact that they didn't spell Jewelry correctly?

OMG! I didn't even notice that! Yeah, I'm gonna avoid them. Thanks for pointing that out!