pick a pearl setting

[Jennifer823]

After reading this thread, I wanted to do this so badly. Last Thursday, we stopped at the DTD stand. It was late...9 pm or so. They only had a few oysters left, so I didn't think I would get a very good pearl. BOY was I wrong! I got a 7.5 mm rare blue pearl. Their value chart listed it between $100 and $120. We had it set in an white gold infinity circle pendant with diamonds. It is so beautiful. My wonderful DH picked out the pendant. Best souvie I could ever hope for.

Wow, cool! Post a picture of it if you have one, I'd love to see it!

 

[Daxx]

Do you remember what the price was for the pearl to match?

It was the same price as picking one and having it shucked from the oyster. We purchased 2 oysters and the pearls didn't match so they just traded the one that didn't match for one that did. They asked us which pearl we preferred to keep and said they'd do their best to find a match.

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

Wow, cool! Post a picture of it if you have one, I'd love to see it!

Yes, I'd love to see it too.

 

[luvthemouse71]

I just read this entire thread and loved it! Thanks to everyone who shared their stories and pictures. Does anyone have a picture of a pearl set in a dolphin ring they would like to share? I wear gold so I know it would be pricey but just trying to get an idea of what they look like and what the cost is. I want to do this next time and have DD pick one out too. Thanks!

Me too..I'm looking for a setting that will remind me of Florida. I like dolphins but there were a couple of turtle settings that were nice too.

I do this each trip and can't wait to do it again in September...I'm shooting for a blue or black one this time-fingers crossed!

 

[sundayschild]

i just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone for posting on this thread! i'd read about the pick a pearl thing but hadn't paid much attention to it, but once i read this thread and heard about your experiences - and saw your pretty jewelery! - i immediately decided this was one thing i definitely wanted to try.

with the help of DBF, i picked out a stubborn little guy clinging grimly to the tank for dear life and ended up with a 7.5mm gold-tinged pearl that now "floats" in a silver cage on a silver chain - i chose a simple setting because it's something i want to wear every day. which, incidentally, turned out perfectly because DBF, who paid for the necklace, had actually bought me another, fancier pearl necklace for my 23rd birthday that he refused to present to me till the big day - two days later! so i unwittingly ended up with two pearl necklaces as bday presents

sooo the point of that long-winded story was, DO THIS! IT'S FUN! and you can go as high or low as you want with the price - it'll still be a cherished disney momento to keep for years to come

 

[TxMickeyLover]

Here is a pic of my pendant with the blue pearl. Sorry the picture isn't more clear. It was hard to get a good, clear picture.

 

[iluv2go2disney]

From what I can tell of your pendant, it looks beautiful.

 

[kkproulx]

Also Typhoon Lagoon and Yacht & Beach Club.

Are all the places around the same prices? We are staying at the YC this year and I'm thinking maybe we will do the BC this year. I'm not sure though because picking it in Japan was so much fun last year! Where in the BC is it?

 

[crzy4my2]

After reading this thread, I wanted to do this so badly. Last Thursday, we stopped at the DTD stand. It was late...9 pm or so. They only had a few oysters left, so I didn't think I would get a very good pearl. BOY was I wrong! I got a 7.5 mm rare blue pearl. Their value chart listed it between $100 and $120. We had it set in an white gold infinity circle pendant with diamonds. It is so beautiful. My wonderful DH picked out the pendant. Best souvie I could ever hope for.

I HAD to do it too after what I read here. We went to the one in Epcot. there was a clam all alone under a rock and I picked that one. I got a 7.5 m blue/silver pearl. I was so excited! I will post a picture. I like your setting better then mine.

 

[crzy4my2]

Here is my pearl..7.5 M blue/silver. I could not get a good picture

 

[TxMickeyLover]

Here is my pearl..7.5 M blue/silver. I could not get a good picture

Your setting is very pretty. Is the pearl free floating in the setting?

 

[crzy4my2]

Your setting is very pretty. Is the pearl free floating in the setting?

Yes. thank you. it's in a "cage" type setting. After the woman told me that the pearl was rare, I didn't want her to drill any holes in it. In case I wanted to change the setting in the future. I hade fun doing this. I can'tr wait to go back to pick another pearl

 

[breeknee]

Here are some inexpensive sterling silver ring settings. Remember to get one that says "half-drilled". These are adjustable and VERY cheap (like $5) so great for kids!

Just go to firemountaingems dot com and in the search field, type "half drilled"

Or search Ebay for "half drilled" or "half drilled setting" or "pearl setting" etc.

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

Yes. thank you. it's in a "cage" type setting. After the woman told me that the pearl was rare, I didn't want her to drill any holes in it. In case I wanted to change the setting in the future. I hade fun doing this. I can'tr wait to go back to pick another pearl

I think it's very pretty. And that was smart not to get it drilled. This is a definite for me and DD11. I have to remember to look for the gnarliest, lonliest oyster, for he is hiding a beautiful pearl!!

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

Here are some inexpensive sterling silver ring settings. Remember to get one that says "half-drilled". These are adjustable and VERY cheap (like $5) so great for kids!

Just go to firemountaingems dot com and in the search field, type "half drilled"

Or search Ebay for "half drilled" or "half drilled setting" or "pearl setting" etc.

That's a cool website. Thanks for sharing.

 

[suzimar57]

those blue pearls are so lovely - don't know why i hadn't thought to get one myself before - next trip, it's a "to do"! (or "to try" and get a blue pearl)

 

[an_evans]

I can't wait! I have always just walked right by but this seems like a great souvenir.

 

[REL1203]

Do i understand this right, that the Oyster/Pearl is $15, and a normal Silver necklace pendent is like $20-$35... What else is needed, chain?? What do those run, and are there any other charges?

 

[TxMickeyLover]

If you get a pendant, you will need to get a chain. I opted to not purchase a chain there, thinking I could possibly get one elsewhere for a better price. I also already have a white gold chain from another necklace that I can use in the mean time.

The Oyster/pearl is $15, and I think some others have found silver settings for around $20 or $30. I chose to go with the gold, because it includes a lifetime warranty for the gold and the diamonds.

 

[blondinkaya]

I got my Mother's Day gift last Thursday, in Epcot's Japan!

I picked what I thought was a very ugly one (well, I thought they all were ugly ). The girl said the pearl's a greenish yellow, but it looks white to me. It's 7 mm. I opted for a silver cage because I didn't want it drilled. The pearl cost $15.97 including tax ($14.99 before), and the cage was $18.64 after tax ($17.50 before). For some reason, I thought I already had a silver chain for it, but I don't. I need to go out and get one so I can start wearing it.

(please forgive the pics, I'm horrible at taking them)