pick a pearl setting

[lildamo]

I will be at ECPOT on Saturday the 8th. I will remember to take pics of the display cases. The prices are with the findings too.
DH is mesmerized by watching all the oysters being opened so I know we will be in Japan for quite awhile. I am praying that he picks me a black pearl this time!

Amazing - thank you! I'd love to see the ring settings in particular! I'm over four months out and still excited to pick my pearl.

 

[mickeysgirl17]

Just got my cinderella coach cages and 2 other cages I bought in case my pearls didn't fit in the cinderella cages. (Got 1 of each for me and my DD).

They both came with the chains so I was so happy!!!

I will post pics of them soon.

 

[annybelj]

My husband and I are going to Orlando from July 2, 2010 to July 8, 2010. This will be his second trip to Orlando and my first trip East of Missouri. So it's exciting and important to me. We are planning on going to the Pick-a-pearl place in downtown disney. However we were wondering what the cost of picking a pearl is ( I thought I read it was like $17, but I want to be sure). Also, we were wondering about any advice in picking a pearl? I heard the smallest, ugliest, hairiest pearls are the most unique and beautiful. I would love to get a black pearl, or even like a lavender colored one. Twin pearls would be awesome as well, seeing that the whole reason we are picking pearls is to celebrate our 2nd year anniversary.

I'm not too worried about the settings, because we figured we would bring them back home to have our jeweler work on making it into a wrap to place around the promise ring he gave me almost 5 years ago.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[lillykat]

I'm sorry if this was answered but I tried to find it in all the pages but with 2 under 3 running around it is hard to find the answer....

My DD's birthstone is a pearl. I would love to get her something small at the pick a pearl in Japan. Can anyone tell me is there a link to where they have the prices? How much is it to pick the pearl? What about settings? Do they have anything appropriate for a 3 year old (we are going in 15 days and she turns 3 in June so I would get it for her bday). What cost am I looking at? What do the settings start at (what do they offer for children? rings? only necklaces?) and what do they go up to.

 

[mariepapa]

I'm sorry if this was answered but I tried to find it in all the pages but with 2 under 3 running around it is hard to find the answer....

My DD's birthstone is a pearl. I would love to get her something small at the pick a pearl in Japan. Can anyone tell me is there a link to where they have the prices? How much is it to pick the pearl? What about settings? Do they have anything appropriate for a 3 year old (we are going in 15 days and she turns 3 in June so I would get it for her bday). What cost am I looking at? What do the settings start at (what do they offer for children? rings? only necklaces?) and what do they go up to.

It is $17 tax included to pick the pearl. Then around $17.50 to have it set in the least expensive setting, which is called the rabbit I believe. I had that one done because my DD's was too large for a carriage. Turned out beautifully though. She adored the whole thing.

 

[littlbugmom]

I'm wondering if anyone knows if the Pick a Pearl in Japan would be able to set the pearl in a charm?

I'm ordering a charm bracelet and a Mickey charm for my DD, from Disney.com (good clearance prices, btw). I'm also going to surprise her while we're in the World Showcase with a pick-a-pearl. I would love to be able to get her pearl mounted on a charm that she could add to her new bracelet.

Has anyone seen those settings?

 

[mickeysgirl17]

I'm wondering if anyone knows if the Pick a Pearl in Japan would be able to set the pearl in a charm?

I'm ordering a charm bracelet and a Mickey charm for my DD, from Disney.com (good clearance prices, btw). I'm also going to surprise her while we're in the World Showcase with a pick-a-pearl. I would love to be able to get her pearl mounted on a charm that she could add to her new bracelet.

Has anyone seen those settings?

I think the people at the japan pearl place could set it in the charms for you. Not sure if there is an extra charge.

 

[mickeysgirl17]

Here are pics of the cages I bought from ebay:

The cinderella coach:

Link to where you can buy it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/18K-WGP-PEARL-C...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439ebb6df0

and this other one that I liked (in case the pearls don't fit in the cinderella coach):

Link to where you can buy it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/S-P-PEARL-CAGE-...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad4d17bf3

I didn't think they would come with the chains, but mine did!

 

[mskayjay]

My husband and I are going to Orlando from July 2, 2010 to July 8, 2010. This will be his second trip to Orlando and my first trip East of Missouri. So it's exciting and important to me. We are planning on going to the Pick-a-pearl place in downtown disney. However we were wondering what the cost of picking a pearl is ( I thought I read it was like $17, but I want to be sure). Also, we were wondering about any advice in picking a pearl? I heard the smallest, ugliest, hairiest pearls are the most unique and beautiful. I would love to get a black pearl, or even like a lavender colored one. Twin pearls would be awesome as well, seeing that the whole reason we are picking pearls is to celebrate our 2nd year anniversary.

I'm not too worried about the settings, because we figured we would bring them back home to have our jeweler work on making it into a wrap to place around the promise ring he gave me almost 5 years ago.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

My advice would be to 100% stay away from the place in DownTown Disney. I will gladly share via PM with you and anyone else who wants to know just how awful those people and that company are. Disney higher ups were made aware of it and unfortunately since the company is not Disney owned there is nothing they can do.

Get your pearl and settings at Epcot in the Japanese pavillion. The price of the "pick a pearl" part is the same, the settings are very reasonable, and the people are very very nice there.The settings at DTD are very pricey because they are all real gold but for an inexpensive souvenir (especially for children) you don't want to pay that kind of money. I ended up bringing the pearls I did get at DTD home in a baggie. They cannot/will not set them at the Japan pavillion if you get them at DTD and they were so mean to us at DTD we refused to do further business with them. There was a lot of info about all of this several months back here on the board but for a number of reasons the comments had to be removed.

As I said, please feel free to PM me if you want details but suffice to say....just don't go there and go to Japan instead.

 

[Glencora]

My advice would be to 100% stay away from the place in DownTown Disney. I will gladly share via PM with you and anyone else who wants to know just how awful those people and that company are. Disney higher ups were made aware of it and unfortunately since the company is not Disney owned there is nothing they can do.

Get your pearl and settings at Epcot in the Japanese pavillion. The price of the "pick a pearl" part is the same, the settings are very reasonable, and the people are very very nice there.The settings at DTD are very pricey because they are all real gold but for an inexpensive souvenir (especially for children) you don't want to pay that kind of money. I ended up bringing the pearls I did get at DTD home in a baggie. They cannot/will not set them at the Japan pavillion if you get them at DTD and they were so mean to us at DTD we refused to do further business with them. There was a lot of info about all of this several months back here on the board but for a number of reasons the comments had to be removed.

As I said, please feel free to PM me if you want details but suffice to say....just don't go there and go to Japan instead.

 

[MissAndrea]

I bought 2 carriages on ebay for me and DD but my mom and grandma will be with us. I didn't buy them one because I wanted to let them pick out something they would like. When you pick a necklace setting in Japan, does it come with a chain? I know chains have been a topic of discussion for the carriages (mine DID come with them) but I don't want to spend a fortune on chains for DM and DGM if they are seperate. Unless they are reasonably priced I'd rather get something at home and bring it with us. So- Do the necklaces come with chains and if not, how much are they (the cheapest one)?

 

[mskayjay]

I bought 2 carriages on ebay for me and DD but my mom and grandma will be with us. I didn't buy them one because I wanted to let them pick out something they would like. When you pick a necklace setting in Japan, does it come with a chain? I know chains have been a topic of discussion for the carriages (mine DID come with them) but I don't want to spend a fortune on chains for DM and DGM if they are seperate. Unless they are reasonably priced I'd rather get something at home and bring it with us. So- Do the necklaces come with chains and if not, how much are they (the cheapest one)?

They are reasonably priced and yes, they are seperate from the setting piece.

 

[Glencora]

I bought 2 carriages on ebay for me and DD but my mom and grandma will be with us. I didn't buy them one because I wanted to let them pick out something they would like. When you pick a necklace setting in Japan, does it come with a chain? I know chains have been a topic of discussion for the carriages (mine DID come with them) but I don't want to spend a fortune on chains for DM and DGM if they are seperate. Unless they are reasonably priced I'd rather get something at home and bring it with us. So- Do the necklaces come with chains and if not, how much are they (the cheapest one)?

No, the necklace prices do not include chains. Your best bet locally is Michaels or JoAnne for cheap chains (I just ordered some online from Fire Mountain Gems).

 

[annybelj]

When I go to Disneyworld in July of 2010, I am looking to buy my mom a sweatshirt with mickey on it. I have looked around at some of the shopping in Downtown disney, but really can't find anything (unless Mickey's mart has anything). I was wondering if anyone knows where the best deal is to get some Disney clothing?

 

[Belleandtinker]

When we were there last week, our pearl was too big for the coach we bought on ebay so we bought a setting while we were there.

Good - bigger pearl
Bad - not sure what to do with the cinderella coach (might add a bead from a local bead store in it)

 

[Cynsational]

Re: charm bracelet. I was at the pick-a-pearl in Japan today. We bought a cell phone charm setting for $9 and change - there is a clasp attached to the charm (heart, etc, plus your pearl). Simply detach the charm/pearl from the cell phone leash and put it on your bracelet

 

[wdwpirates]

I have a silver pearl from PAP in Japan from a few years ago and I never had it set. Just went to eBay and purchased the carriage cage! Can't wait to get it!!!

 

[disgram]

If I buy a ring setting from Ebay, would I be able to get it set there at the Japan pick a pearl or would I have to have it done at home?

 

[tiggerfan9984]

If I buy a ring setting from Ebay, would I be able to get it set there at the Japan pick a pearl or would I have to have it done at home?

You would have to get it done at home if you don't buy the setting from them.

 

[yourMaire83]

My advice would be to 100% stay away from the place in DownTown Disney. I will gladly share via PM with you and anyone else who wants to know just how awful those people and that company are. Disney higher ups were made aware of it and unfortunately since the company is not Disney owned there is nothing they can do.

Get your pearl and settings at Epcot in the Japanese pavillion. The price of the "pick a pearl" part is the same, the settings are very reasonable, and the people are very very nice there.The settings at DTD are very pricey because they are all real gold but for an inexpensive souvenir (especially for children) you don't want to pay that kind of money. I ended up bringing the pearls I did get at DTD home in a baggie. They cannot/will not set them at the Japan pavillion if you get them at DTD and they were so mean to us at DTD we refused to do further business with them. There was a lot of info about all of this several months back here on the board but for a number of reasons the comments had to be removed.

As I said, please feel free to PM me if you want details but suffice to say....just don't go there and go to Japan instead.

I don't know what your experience was, but I whole-heartedly agree. We had a bad experience at the DTD location. We didn't purchase anything from them but the woman pretty much called my DH a cheapskate for saying $300 was too much for a pearl setting for me. We had already seen the ones at Epcot, and after she told us the $300 price I told DH that honestly I liked the one in Epcot better (which was about $35). She was very very very rude and left a bad taste in my mouth for about an hour. I would have been livid if I had bought a pearl already at that point.