pick a pearl setting

[#1hoosierfan]

We were there last Wednesday. I *think* it is air-conditioned, but it was still pretty stuffy in there..... not miserable, but not comfortable either. It took us about 30-45 minutes total. We had 3 people ahead of us, but one of those had his 4 daughters each choose a pearl, so that took forever. I also spent a few minutes choosing my setting and chain, and then it took dh another 5 minutes or so to pay for that. It took about 30 minutes to have the pearl set, but we just came back later that evening.

This was such a special thing for me. After checking out this thread in early May, I decided I wanted this to be my Mother's day gift. I wanted my ds(3) to pick the oyster for me. We had lunch in Mexico at around 11, and then he promptly fell asleep in the stroller. I was bummed because there was no way I was waking him up. He is a BEAR if you wake him early from a nap. Well we just took our time making our way around the WS. Just as we coming upon Japan, he woke up! He picked the oyster that he wanted me to have and chose a beautiful 7 1/4 mm. pearl. I had it made into a necklace with a very simple setting. The whole thing cost about $50. I know I will treasure it forever.

 

[qanita92]

We were there last Wednesday. I *think* it is air-conditioned, but it was still pretty stuffy in there..... not miserable, but not comfortable either. It took us about 30-45 minutes total. We had 3 people ahead of us, but one of those had his 4 daughters each choose a pearl, so that took forever. I also spent a few minutes choosing my setting and chain, and then it took dh another 5 minutes or so to pay for that. It took about 30 minutes to have the pearl set, but we just came back later that evening.

This was such a special thing for me. After checking out this thread in early May, I decided I wanted this to be my Mother's day gift. I wanted my ds(3) to pick the oyster for me. We had lunch in Mexico at around 11, and then he promptly fell asleep in the stroller. I was bummed because there was no way I was waking him up. He is a BEAR if you wake him early from a nap. Well we just took our time making our way around the WS. Just as we coming upon Japan, he woke up! He picked the oyster that he wanted me to have and chose a beautiful 7 1/4 mm. pearl. I had it made into a necklace with a very simple setting. The whole thing cost about $50. I know I will treasure it forever.

Oh that's wonderful! Did you also pick a chain with it?

 

[qanita92]

I have another question, not sure if this has already been answered, but how much does it cost to have a ring done?

Thanks

 

[SnowWhite607]

On the topearl dot com site it tells you what size pearl will fit in the cage. But I am afraid to get one that is too big.

What are the average sizes of the pearls for those who have gotten them?

It says the carriage can fot a 7-8mm pearl. If I get a really pretty one I dont want to exchange it for a smaller plain one.

 

[#1hoosierfan]

Oh that's wonderful! Did you also pick a chain with it?

Yes, I chose a 20 in. silver chain.

 

[#1hoosierfan]

I have another question, not sure if this has already been answered, but how much does it cost to have a ring done?

Thanks

There are several choices for settings. It depends on what setting you want and what kind of metal. I knew I wanted a necklace, so I didn't pay too much attention to the rings, but I thought the prices were reasonable.

 

[stacyalisa]

I am so looking forward to doing this when we go in November. I've decided this is what I want for my souvenir. Has anyone saw a necklace setting that can incorporate 3 pearls? I want each of my kids to pick a pearl for me and I would like a necklace but I'm not sure I'm going to be able to have it if they don't have a setting that will hold 3 pearls. Thanks.
Stacy

 

[JerseyJanice]

We were there last Wednesday. I *think* it is air-conditioned, but it was still pretty stuffy in there..... not miserable, but not comfortable either. It took us about 30-45 minutes total. We had 3 people ahead of us, but one of those had his 4 daughters each choose a pearl, so that took forever. I also spent a few minutes choosing my setting and chain, and then it took dh another 5 minutes or so to pay for that. It took about 30 minutes to have the pearl set, but we just came back later that evening.

This was such a special thing for me. After checking out this thread in early May, I decided I wanted this to be my Mother's day gift. I wanted my ds(3) to pick the oyster for me. We had lunch in Mexico at around 11, and then he promptly fell asleep in the stroller. I was bummed because there was no way I was waking him up. He is a BEAR if you wake him early from a nap. Well we just took our time making our way around the WS. Just as we coming upon Japan, he woke up! He picked the oyster that he wanted me to have and chose a beautiful 7 1/4 mm. pearl. I had it made into a necklace with a very simple setting. The whole thing cost about $50. I know I will treasure it forever.

What a great story! Thanks for sharing it. I'm sure you'll cherish that necklace always.

I have another question, not sure if this has already been answered, but how much does it cost to have a ring done?

Thanks

As you might imagine, the silver settings cost much less than the gold. I saw an adorable ring there last September. It was silver and had two very tiny hands holding the pearl. It was $35 (plus you know you have to pay $17 for the pearl).

I hope they still have this setting this August because if they do, I'm getting it.

 

[disney777]

I seriously spent the last two days reading all 93 pages! I ordered 5 cages from topearl.com and even though it says that's the price for 50, it let me order 5 at the wholesale price. I plan to do four of them and the extra one I want to give to a little girl if we see one waiting to do the pearl. Thought that would be a fun thing to do for someone.

I waited to see a little girl who didn't get a setting, and gave it to her after the family started walking away. It was a fun thing to do. I wish I had thought about bringing a ribbon that could be used as a necklace. Then she could have worn it right away.

 

[kkhworth]

It should say the size of the pearl it can accomodate on the website somewhere.

Yes, but I know some had posted they were disappointed that theirs didn't fit.

 

[shelbys mommy]

Here is the link to my PaP experience in my TR. I am hooked & I got amazing pearls!!!!

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37188303&postcount=175

 

[MissStitch626]

Apologies if this has been answered previously, I have been through all the pages but over months so can't remember seeing anything about this. . .

If choosing a ring setting, do you have to know the exact ring size before you purchase or do they have a sizer at the counter?

 

[mickeystoontown]

Apologies if this has been answered previously, I have been through all the pages but over months so can't remember seeing anything about this. . .

If choosing a ring setting, do you have to know the exact ring size before you purchase or do they have a sizer at the counter?

There is a sizer there.

 

[MissStitch626]

Thanks!

 

[PiperPizzaz]

I did this earlier this month and it was fun. I got twins too and I made earrings. DH thought the girls were super fake because when one of them turned to the other and said something in a completely different voice. He thought it was hilarious.

 

[wdwfan]

Sorry if this has already been asked, but how much does it cost to "pick a pearl" at the Japan pavilion? Thanks you!

 

[shelbys mommy]

Sorry if this has already been asked, but how much does it cost to "pick a pearl" at the Japan pavilion? Thanks you!

$17 for the oyster, settings are different prices.

 

[Naveen'sGirl]

I know this is an older thread, but someone asked about a Lucky Cat cage and I've found one! It can be found at cnepearls.com

I love all the cages from this site, very cute! (and very well priced at $8) They also have the cinderella carriage and a "panda" head that looks VERY much like a certain mouse I know!

 

[kkhworth]

I got my pearl back in 2008, and I had it put into the $20 cage at "Japan". I am wondering if I could use wire cutters to take it out of the cage and then put it into the "carriage" cage.

Thoughts ? ? ?

 

[disney777]

I got my pearl back in 2008, and I had it put into the $20 cage at "Japan". I am wondering if I could use wire cutters to take it out of the cage and then put it into the "carriage" cage.

Thoughts ? ? ?

Is there any way you can just bend the wires and get the pearl out? Then you could put something else into the old cage? I put different color beads into my carriage cage to change things up. Got a frog cage, and put a green bead in that.