pick a pearl setting

[GOOFY4DONALD]

I have not found the answer to this but I was not able to read all the posts. Do you have to get a setting if you get the pearl? My SIL makes jewelry and I would love to bring her home a pearl so she can set it herself.

 

[Mickeysangel49]

I have not found the answer to this but I was not able to read all the posts. Do you have to get a setting if you get the pearl? My SIL makes jewelry and I would love to bring her home a pearl so she can set it herself.

No, you are under no obligation to buy a setting. When I did this the first time I went to WDW 17 yrs ago I didn't get it set. In fact, I brought it back with me this time and they set it with the new one I got this trip! Of course they make their money on the settings so they'll try to show you what they have, but just tell them you want the pearl itself and you'll be all set! Good luck!

 

[GOOFY4DONALD]

No, you are under no obligation to buy a setting. When I did this the first time I went to WDW 17 yrs ago I didn't get it set. In fact, I brought it back with me this time and they set it with the new one I got this trip! Of course they make their money on the settings so they'll try to show you what they have, but just tell them you want the pearl itself and you'll be all set! Good luck!

Perfect. Thank you!

 

[kabbie]

Your pendant is gorgeous, this is just what I'm looking for, for me and 2 DDs. If you don't mind my asking, how much was the cage setting.

Thank you! I believe it was about $18.

 

[ksloane]

This is from 2003. It is 7 1/4 MM and we had the mount added when we bought the pearl. The push pin is for size comparison.

I've not gotten through the entire thread so the answer may be later, but do you remember how much it cost to have this simple setting. Both me and my 16 year old dd prefer small simple jewelry (except her god-awful earrings ) and I'm thinking we might do matching necklaces....

 

[ksloane]

Here is a picture of the ring that I got last month at WDW. I picked the pearl and the setting in Japan. The setting was I think $29 and it is sterling silver. They had it displayed in the case when I came to pick it up after dinner. The pearl is a 7 1/4mm pinkish-white. I love it!

I LOVE this!! And that's a great price!! How am I ever going to decide between a necklace, ring, or earrings?

 

[Rustysmom]

Aw, I'm so sad. I finally decided to do this and stopped at the stand near the BC the morning that we were leaving, but there was only 1 lady working and she had a customer that was taking forever deciding on a setting. I had my little oyster in the bowl waiting, but I had to put it back because it was getting late and I couldn't wait for that other customer to make up her mind. DS wanted the see the arcade and get ice cream from Beaches and Cream before we had to take the M.E. bus and I didn't want to disappoint him. DH was going to get it for me for our 15th wedding anniversary present, which was the next day, so I ended up getting nothing.

 

[mom2mykids]

Aw, I'm so sad. I finally decided to do this and stopped at the stand near the BC the morning that we were leaving, but there was only 1 lady working and she had a customer that was taking forever deciding on a setting. I had my little oyster in the bowl waiting, but I had to put it back because it was getting late and I couldn't wait for that other customer to make up her mind. DS wanted the see the arcade and get ice cream from Beaches and Cream before we had to take the M.E. bus and I didn't want to disappoint him. DH was going to get it for me for our 15th wedding anniversary present, which was the next day, so I ended up getting nothing.

AWWWW, tell DH you still want it and when can you go back and get it! LOL We have our 15th ann in May 08 and my 40th b-day in July so we are talking about doing something....me I want to go back to Disney child free!! LOL

 

[dis-happy]

bumping for quick reference..

we are at BWV this week and I plan to PICK A PEARL!!!! It's going to be my push present for our 8 week old baby.

 

[lyzziesmom]

I'm sorry, but what is a "push present?" Is it what it sounds like -- something you buy yourself to celebrate having pushed out a baby? I've never heard of such a thing! Is this something new?

 

[PhotobearSam]

Some of these are really nice...

 

[PhotobearSam]

At Typhoon Lagoon, they also had some pearl jewelery already made that you could buy. Do the other places have this too?

 

[Eeyore's Pal]

I've been to the BC, DTD and TL locations, and all had a very nice selection of premade jewelry. I bought my DD a beautiful 14K gold ring with a pearl, a blue topaz, and a tiny diamond.

 

[curiouser]

I mostly skimmed this thread, but I didn't see my setting, so I wanted to share for those who are interested. I did the pick-a-pearl in Japan back in April. My oyster had twins, but interestingly enough, the twins were exactly the same size, which they said was pretty rare. It's a shame I don't wear earrings!

I picked this setting and I am so pleased. The pearls are just beautiful! I want to say the whole thing was around $60, but I didn't buy a chain since I had one at home.

 

[Mickeysangel49]

Some of these are really nice...

Only "some" of them? !!!!



sorry - couldn't resist!!!

 

[mtpalmer]

I am so excited. I just went to a pick a pearl party and it was so much fun. I ended up opening 3 oysters. I can not wait to get to Disney and open my oyster. Does anyone know if they have charms for charm braclets? I bought a charm bracelet at the party and would love to add more.

 

[PhotobearSam]

Only "some" of them? !!!!



sorry - couldn't resist!!!

Funny....Really Funny

 

[mommyofthreeboys]

So glad I found this post!!! I know what I want for my 10th anniversary present next year!

 

[mom2mykids]

I am so excited. I just went to a pick a pearl party and it was so much fun. I ended up opening 3 oysters. I can not wait to get to Disney and open my oyster. Does anyone know if they have charms for charm braclets? I bought a charm bracelet at the party and would love to add more.

So what is a Pick a Pearl party? Other than what it sounds I mean, LOL. I think this would be a neat thing to do.

 

[mtpalmer]

The company is Vantel Pearls, a friend of my mines mother does them. You invite friends over and you can pick from saltwater or freshwater oysters, you pick one and she opens them in front of you, then you can pick from a catalog of settings to put your pearl in or just keep your pearl. She measures them and according to their size and color she will tell you how much the pearl is worth. If you buy a pearl and choose their settings the pearl is 8.99 if you just buy the pearl it is 20. The have alot of settings to choose from and she had a display case with quite a few of them. My friend is obsessed so she is her own display case. LOL. It was alot of fun watching everyone pick out their oysters and to see what new "babies" everyone has and what settings they choose. Several of the people at the party got twins and good size pearls. My jewelry comes in Dec 1st I will have to post pics of them. You can also purchase pre set jewelry. It was alot of fun. If your interested you may send me a message and I can get more info.