pick a pearl setting

[luvmyfam444]

I got my carriages today! They are adorable! I ordered the ones on ebay -that were $3.50 each (I think) the link was a few pages back. NO problem getting them. They are NOT the real thing by anymeans - they are definitely light weight & I'd say fragile - not goes they're delicate - but 'cause they aren't the best - but hey for that price I think its just fine - even if the girls ruin them after 1 day @ the parks I'd be okay with it. I think they'll last much longer than 1 day (except maybe the 3yo one ) but just to give you a MHO. They also came with a little chain.

My girls will be THRILLED...

Now to figure out the details on how they will wake up to the pearls they picked being in those carriages - gotta figure out who will come into the room during the night & fixes the pearls in the carriage....

 

[ZeroToHero]

Fairy Godmother?

 

[disney777]

Which shipping method did you choose? I am still waiting for mine, hopefully they will arrive next week.

I chose the top one, I think it was the 2-3 days UPS Express shipping. (Paid 16.50 shipping for a 21.50 order, but I thought it was worth it because the carriages were only 90 cents.)

The cheaper shipping said it could take up to 30 days, and I didn't want to take a chance that it would not get here before my trip.

 

[mommy2emily]

Is there a way to keep the carriages and chains from tarnishing (the ones we bought off ebay for $3.50)?

 

[dolphingirl47]

Is there a way to keep the carriages and chains from tarnishing (the ones we bought off ebay for $3.50)?

I always put some clear nail polish on any plated or fashion jewelery. The main reason why I do this is that I have a Nickel allergy and as those carriages come from China, they will probably contain Nickel. As a nice side effect, this will also stop them tarnishing.

Corinna

 

[pixleyyy]

When we went to WDW in Jan 08 I did pick a pearl and had my pearl drilled and mounted in a horseshoe setting. About a year later the pearl came unglued. Thankfully I found it and have the pieces. I took it to the jewelers but hate to pay $30 to have it reglued. If I take it back to the Japan pavilion will they reglue it for me???

 

[DisneyNic]

I always put some clear nail polish on any plated or fashion jewelery. The main reason why I do this is that I have a Nickel allergy and as those carriages come from China, they will probably contain Nickel. As a nice side effect, this will also stop them tarnishing.

Corinna

I'm glad you mentioned this. I too have a Nickel allergy but I hadn't even thought about it, guess I was just too excited. I ordered one of the carriages for DD from the ebay seller and then just a round cage for myself from another seller. I will have to make sure to put clear nail polish on mine so I can actually wear it. Thanks!

 

[trickiwoo]

I've been extensively researching WDW since The Boyfriend and I first started discussing the possibility of planning a trip... But somehow I didn't learn about Pick A Pearl until today!!! I spent all afternoon reading this entire thread!!! I can't wait to do this!!!!

I will definitely be back to this thread in a little over a month with pictures!!!

 

[CharacterFan]

I'm sorry if this has been asked and answered already, but can I use my b-day gift card for this?

We're getting married in the Japan pavillion next year, and I'd love to make a necklace with a pearl or two. We'll pick one pearl either way, but I may pick an extra one if i can use my card.

Thanks.

 

[Mama to Three]

We were there on Friday and my daughter could not use her gift card for this. We were told that some of the World Showcase stores will not accept the gift cards.

 

[CharacterFan]

We were there on Friday and my daughter could not use her gift card for this. We were told that some of the World Showcase stores will not accept the gift cards.

Thank you! I hope you had a great trip and your daughter had a great birthday.

 

[neatokimmo]

I got my shipment yesterday I choose the heart/cross sterling pendant for myself and the carriage for my little girl

 

[CarolAnnB]

Is there a way to keep the carriages and chains from tarnishing (the ones we bought off ebay for $3.50)?

Any ideas what to do if it already tarnished? My DD11 has not taken hers off, went swimming, etc and it does not look good. Jewelry cleaner? TIA.

 

[neatokimmo]

Any ideas what to do if it already tarnished? My DD11 has not taken hers off, went swimming, etc and it does not look good. Jewelry cleaner? TIA.

It couldn't hurt to try. I am not too sure how sturdy the plating is tho.

 

[mskayjay]

Any ideas what to do if it already tarnished? My DD11 has not taken hers off, went swimming, etc and it does not look good. Jewelry cleaner? TIA.

Tarnishing will only happen to real silver or items that have a heavy silver overlay. The prices of the pieces on eBay obviously let the buyer know that this is not real silver but actually overlay and probably not a heavy one unfortunately. In a case like this, if you use a jewelry cleaner and the coating is not heavy, it may well totally strip the piece of any silver on there and it will damage the pearl as well. I would buy another piece, transfer that special pearl, and make sure DD doesn't go in the pool with it again. My DS had a necklace that he was *convinced* was real silver, put it in my cleaner and well....you can guess the rest I'm sure. Poor guy.....

 

[Sandy321]

JC Penney - and other stores have Sterling Silver necklaces that are "tarnish free"!! (Kohl's is one come to think of it!!)

anyway they often go on sale - and you can get a really nice one for $10 - $20!! I bought ours ahead of time, and then brought it with us, and just bought the pearl and a charm/pendant!!

 

[dolphingirl47]

I wondered what I would use to put the carriage setting on. For myself, I have loads of silver chains, but I did not really find anything I liked for my friend. On Thursday I went to the local bead shop (I make jewellery as a hobby) and they had some ribbon necklaces. They came in various pastel shades or black and are made our of a satin ribbon and two organza ribbons. They look great. I got two light grey ones for the carriage settings.

Corinna

 

[gk90]

I would love to get twin pearls in an oyster to set as earrings, but the odds on that seem high. Has anyone here ever gotten them?

DD chose the hairiest ugliest oyster and got twins, both pinkish 6.5 mm--the CM announced that only 3% of oysters had twins.

Has anyone used any of the pearl cages as earrings? DD likes this one best and I'm hoping it will work with earring hooks/wires
http://cgi.ebay.com/18K-WGP-PEARL-CAGE-18X25MM-FLOWER_W0QQitemZ260360295032QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3c9eaed278&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

 

[dolphingirl47]

DD chose the hairiest ugliest oyster and got twins, both pinkish 6.5 mm--the CM announced that only 3% of oysters had twins.

Has anyone used any of the pearl cages as earrings? DD likes this one best and I'm hoping it will work with earring hooks/wires
http://cgi.ebay.com/18K-WGP-PEARL-CAGE-18X25MM-FLOWER_W0QQitemZ260360295032QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3c9eaed278&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

I think they would make beautiful earrings. You might need to jump ring though to attach the ear wires as the top where you thread the necklace through is pretty wide.

Corinna

 

[PinkPrincess4Ever]

Wow I just loved these carriarge cages I had to get 4 thats why I love this site. My girls and I wanted to do pick a pear for the first time we leave sept 4th I was little worried how much it set me back in all the extra setting and chains when we got there. Im so glad I read this site got the chains and carriages on my own all for cheap cheap cheap. Now we just need to pick the Perfect pearl! ty for all this info on here