pick a pearl setting

[Lilmattie13]

Thanks so much.

 

[Stefy]

I posted these on another thred and thought I would share them on here with my fellow Pick a Pearl Lovers

Gecko Setting from DTD

Clam Setting from SW

Whale Tale Setting from US

Heart Cage Setting from Epcot - Japan

I think out of all of the places, I prefer Japan and DTD. SW was not as magical because they were already opened when you picked them.

Can't wait to pick some more next year

 

[lisajl]

I posted these on another thred and thought I would share them on here with my fellow Pick a Pearl Lovers


Heart Cage Setting from Epcot - Japan

Stefy,
Could you please tell me how much the one above cost? Thanks so much!
Lisa

 

[PhotobearSam]

I posted these on another thred and thought I would share them on here with my fellow Pick a Pearl Lovers


Heart Cage Setting from Epcot - Japan

Stefy,
Could you please tell me how much the one above cost? Thanks so much!
Lisa

It's gorgeous....I would love to know the price as well.

 

[elgerber]

Are any of the settings in Epcot, Disney themed?

 

[mom2minniemouse]

Sadly, no, there are no Disney-themed settings.

 

[luvmyfam444]

I got them from Ebay, from this seller:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18K-WGP-PEARL...in_0?hash=item5ad2b1ec15&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

She is an absolute pleasure to deal with. She posted them out the same day as I paid for them, but the postal service was holding them hostage.



I am not sure how much Disney will charge you for a fitting. I got a cage fitting from Ebay for $3.50 and a ribbon necklace from my local bead store for about $3. That makes it really affordable.

Corinna

Tell me about your ribbon necklace...Can you not take a plain 'ole ribbon run thru the carriage?

 

[Stefy]

Stefy,
Could you please tell me how much the one above cost? Thanks so much!
Lisa

It's gorgeous....I would love to know the price as well.

Thanx ladies, the cage cost about $40

 

[dolphingirl47]

Tell me about your ribbon necklace...Can you not take a plain 'ole ribbon run thru the carriage?

Yes, you could, but this actually ended up being cheaper. The ribbon necklace consists of one strand satin ribbon and two strands organza ribbon and it is all held together with metal ends. It has a lobster clasp on one end and a chain so that you can adjust the length on the other.

Corinna

 

[1bigwdwfan]

I am thinking of bringing my own setting for when I pick my pearl. Will they use my setting (I didn't know if you must purchase one from them for it to be set).

I have been looking at settings. How exactly do they do the setting? Is it glued, do they drill, etc.

I picked a pearl two years ago. I got a very pretty pearl. I wanted to just bring it home & add it to a pendent I have already. However, the lady who was working all but refused to let me not buy a setting. After spending 15-20 minutes (no joke), trying to get her to let me buy just the pearl, she finally let me pay for it and leave. I was not happy with my experience.

Better luck to you!

 

[ZeroToHero]

I picked a pearl two years ago. I got a very pretty pearl. I wanted to just bring it home & add it to a pendent I have already. However, the lady who was working all but refused to let me not buy a setting. After spending 15-20 minutes (no joke), trying to get her to let me buy just the pearl, she finally let me pay for it and leave. I was not happy with my experience.

Better luck to you!

Where did you do it? Are you sure it was at Disney? In Japan, at least, they make you pay for the pearl before you pick it, and then after that, you walk away, and go look at the settings around the corner of the area, or just leave.

 

[mskayjay]

I picked a pearl two years ago. I got a very pretty pearl. I wanted to just bring it home & add it to a pendent I have already. However, the lady who was working all but refused to let me not buy a setting. After spending 15-20 minutes (no joke), trying to get her to let me buy just the pearl, she finally let me pay for it and leave. I was not happy with my experience.

Better luck to you!

You have to pay up front for your oyster, they call your number, you pick the oyster, they open, they size it and put it in a bag for you, and then you decide if you want a setting. This is how it is done at the Japan pavillion. There was no pressure at all to buy a setting and in fact it was a pain to do so as everyone crowded around to watch oysters being open. I fortunately had an idea ahead of time on one of my settings and then fell in love with my second one. There seriously was no push to have them set. I love the idea that a PP put in about collecting pearls from all of her trips and eventually having them strung together in one necklace and may start moving towards doing that or at least several strung together with a silver "break" bead in between. That isn't something WDW could/would do for me. I cannot imagine them giving me any issues about taking MY pearls! lol

Could you please elabortate on where you had this experience?

 

[dhardawa]

We did the same thing. My D-sis and I both got the Cinderella carriage pearl cages and got sterling silver necklaces from JC Penney and will get our pearls once we get to Disney

Hold up. What is this Cinderella carriage pearl cage you speak of and where can I find one?

 

[dato63]

We had a similiar experience in Japan - no pressure at all. We paid for the oysters, they opened them with a nice ceremony after we paid. I had brought the necklaces I bought off ebay, and the women their were kind enough to offer to put the pearls in for us. They even gave us gift boxes.

They couldn't have been nicer if they had tried.

dhardawa - here is a copy of the pumpkin carriages that hold pearls. I bought mine off ebay last year, along with the dolphin cage. This year, I bought Hello Kitty ones.

 

[elgerber]

Is it hard to get the pearls in the carriage cage by yourself? I was thinking of buying one after I got home if I didn't find any settings I liked in Epcot.

 

[dato63]

No, it's not hard at all to get the pearls in the cages. There is a hinge on the bottom of the carriage, the part where the chain passes through - opens. When you place the pearl in, close it and slip the chain through - the chain will keep the cage from opening.

 

[L2DAVI]

I did the pick a pearl in DTD and did not have to pay for the oyster up front, but I did buy a long chain and a heart shaped cage after we saw the pearl.

 

[mistee]

we will be at wdw in 10 days

one of the first things i am doing is heading to japan to get my pearl!!

how much does a ring setting cost. i really really want a pearl ring!!!!

 

[bluejasmine]

Id love a cinderlla coach cage do they come in gold? How much are they?

 

[Momw/aplan]

Hold up. What is this Cinderella carriage pearl cage you speak of and where can I find one?

Search for the following on ebay:
18K WGP PEARL CAGE 25X25MM CARRIAGE


This is the "Cinderella Carriage Cage". I bought two of them from ebay for $3.50 each (plus $2.75 total shipping). I got them within a week. They are beautiful and I can't wait to go pick our pearls now!!!

Good luck!