pick a pearl setting

[mum1]

We were there in 2008 and in Japan I decided to pick a pearl. My family was scattered throughout the gift shop and I didn't think anything of it. I didn't have a theory on how to pick the pearl. But I ended up with a big one... and they made a big hullabaloo about it. It was funny and it was a moment I'll treasure. I was also 8 weeks pregnant at the time, so every time I wear the necklace, I remember how I had a little pearl growing inside me.

We're heading back to WDW tomorrow and I plan to pick another pearl. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

 

[AudiGirl]

Here are the pendants I got for my mother and I.
Hers is the white one and mine is the purple one.

 

[AudiGirl]

And then all my other pearls that are not set yet. We ended up going back and picking 3 more oysters, and got 2 cream ones in one oyster then the other 2 had 2 purple pearls in each.

Now I have white, pink, purple, black, and cream colored pearls. Just need blue, green, and gold to complete my collection

 

[tammyj0927]

Can someone tell me where the booth is located in Downtown Disney?

 

[mickeystoontown]

I just found the pictures I took when I did pick a pearl in May of 2010:

I picked a simple sterling silver setting. It was just a loop that the necklace goes through with a small cz at the top. I don't remember what the actual cost was but I do remember my total being about $50.00.

 

[Ariel Wanna-be]

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

You know what? If you turn the Cinderella carriage upside down...voila! Instant Mickey head!

 

[X_Mickeys_Pal_X]

I love all of these beatiful pictures!
Ive known about this for a while but never bothered to do it, but i am definetley giving it a go when we go in april

 

[flamingglobessigmund]

I just did this last week in Japan at Epcot.

My DD(22) was with me, and my husband took the pictures.
The oyster cutting CM (what do I call her?) asked us to count backward from 3 in Japanese. DD actually did it! The CM asked her how she knew and DD answered that she watched it on Japanese TV. LOL I think the CM was shocked at first and then pleased.

So it was time for me to pick my oyster. Well, DD wanted me to pick a pretty one. However, I knew from reading here to pick the ugliest one I could find. I picked one with whiskers and ugly spots.

The CM opened the oyster, pulled out the pearl, cleaned it and measured it. I got a 7.5mm pearl!

The CM made a big deal about that and played the drum. It was a fun experience.

Early last year I ordered a Cinderella pearl carriage. My pearl barely fits in it. I'll have to get DH to find the pics and upload them later. He's got nearly 3000 pics from our trip.

 

[Nadjalu]

Question for those who know about the "cinderella cages"....

Instead of the cage going on a necklace can it be put as a charm on a braclet?

Thanks.

 

[flamingglobessigmund]

Question for those who know about the "cinderella cages"....

Instead of the cage going on a necklace can it be put as a charm on a braclet?

Thanks.

I think so. You would have to get a charm ring to attach to the carriage and then to the charm bracelet.

 

[Avery&Todd]

sorry if this has been asked/answered before, but I havent read though all 105 pages....

BUT..can I bring my own mounting, like a necklace, or bracelet, or earings and have Disney mount the pearl I pick onto it, or will they only "mount" my picked pearl on something from their store?

I could see where if brought the Cinderella Carriage that the pearl "sits" in would be fine since they didnt have to actually attach it, but I didnt know if attaching it would be problem..

THANKS!!

and Im dragging my boys and DH to pick my pearl in 2012 when we go!!

Thanks for the idea!!

 

[selina4disney]

Early last year I ordered a Cinderella pearl carriage. My pearl barely fits in it. I'll have to get DH to find the pics and upload them later. He's got nearly 3000 pics from our trip.

I got a 7.5mm one too! I had bought three Cinderella cages, one for my mom, daughter, and me. They said in the description on ebay they'd hold up to an 8mm but I doubt it would. Mine, like yours, barely fits. The cage isn't closed all the way, but since it is on the chain it's not going anywhere, so it's OK.

DD got a 7.25mm, and Mom got a 6.5mm, and we all put them in our cages. I also got a sterling silver flamingo pearl cage from eBay I'm taking with me when we go back in February, and once again I'm picking the ugliest, hairiest fellow in the tank for it!

 

[Nadjalu]

Is Ebay the only place to find the cinderella carriage?

Or do they have them at WDW?

 

[flamingglobessigmund]

sorry if this has been asked/answered before, but I havent read though all 105 pages....

BUT..can I bring my own mounting, like a necklace, or bracelet, or earings and have Disney mount the pearl I pick onto it, or will they only "mount" my picked pearl on something from their store?

I could see where if brought the Cinderella Carriage that the pearl "sits" in would be fine since they didnt have to actually attach it, but I didnt know if attaching it would be problem..

THANKS!!

and Im dragging my boys and DH to pick my pearl in 2012 when we go!!

Thanks for the idea!!

I'm pretty sure I read on this thread that taking your own mounting wasn't possible. Something about liability issues?

Have fun!

 

[flamingglobessigmund]

Is Ebay the only place to find the cinderella carriage?

Or do they have them at WDW?

Ironically, they don't sell the cindy carriages at WDW.

 

[selina4disney]

Is Ebay the only place to find the cinderella carriage?

Or do they have them at WDW?

Not at WDW, but...they are only $3.50 on eBay. You know WDW would not sell them for that!

 

[Nadjalu]

I checked ebay out, and I may have missed it but I couldn't find the sterling silver ones, just "silvertone".

Am I missing something?

 

[DaniB]

I checked ebay out, and I may have missed it but I couldn't find the sterling silver ones, just "silvertone".

Am I missing something?

The Cinderella Coach ones? They are not sterling silver... just "silvertone" or "silver-plated". I tried finding sterling silver as well and couldn't.

I did find posts last year from people who said they coated the Cinderella Coach with clear nail polish before using them.

 

[asa'smom]

How Much does it cost to Pick a Pearl?

 

[joandegennaro]

How Much does it cost to Pick a Pearl?

Last year when my 2 DD did it I seem to remember it cost me about $37.00 I cant remember but I think its was $15 to $17 each. The price may have gone up but I can see it costing more than $20 per pick.