pick a pearl setting

[sctigger]

Thank you for this. What if I buy one that needs to be set? Will they do that for you?

I've never asked, but I don't think they will. If you're trying to save money I would go with a cage.

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

Here are two I did last year; the single setting has a slight pink tone to it and is 7.5mm. The blue/gray is 7.25 mm with the creamy pearl 7.75 mm.

DD picked 6.5 mm twins and I traded her a larger one for them to make earrings. She had a pendant with her initial made in Japan, which was perfect for a 6 yo. (Sorry, can't remember pricing!)

(The bottom one has an 8 mm and a 7.25 mm, I think. I can't remember when I had it made, but all settings came from Japan.)

 

[Mamfa]

Here are two I did last year; the single setting has a slight pink tone to it and is 7.5mm. The blue/gray is 7.25 mm with the creamy pearl 7.75 mm.

DD picked 6.5 mm twins and I traded her a larger one for them to make earrings. She had a pendant with her initial made in Japan, which was perfect for a 6 yo. (Sorry, can't remember pricing!)

(The bottom one has an 8 mm and a 7.25 mm, I think. I can't remember when I had it made, but all settings came from Japan.)

They are very beautiful, now that I know the Pick a Pearl is there I am saving up for when we next go, It was a spur of the moment last time

 

[clarkfamily]

Thanks to all for sharing your experiences! I've searched this thread, but can't find the answer to this question:

At the Epcot location do they offer child-sized rings?

Thanks!

 

[selina4disney]

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[StacyMarie]

I have to say I have gone from excitement (see my post from the 9/14) to complete disappointment. My DD15's pearl has already came unglued from the setting AND one of my twin pearls on my ring has become unglued also. I am completely disappointed. I spent in excess of $250.00 on 3 pieces of jewelery and the clams and now 2 of them already cannot be worn. We have only been home 11 days. My DD only wore her necklace twice and I wore my ring for a week, taking it off when I showered, etc. following the care instructions they gave us to a T.

 

[elgerber]

I have to say I have gone from excitement (see my post from the 9/14) to complete disappointment. My DD15's pearl has already came unglued from the setting AND one of my twin pearls on my ring has become unglued also. I am completely disappointed. I spent in excess of $250.00 on 3 pieces of jewelery and the clams and now 2 of them already cannot be worn. We have only been home 11 days. My DD only wore her necklace twice and I wore my ring for a week, taking it off when I showered, etc. following the care instructions they gave us to a T.

Wow, that is too bad. I wonder what happened? My dd wore her necklace from last October, pretty much daily until she got a new one a couple of weeks ago.

 

[selina4disney]

I have to say I have gone from excitement (see my post from the 9/14) to complete disappointment. My DD15's pearl has already came unglued from the setting AND one of my twin pearls on my ring has become unglued also. I am completely disappointed. I spent in excess of $250.00 on 3 pieces of jewelery and the clams and now 2 of them already cannot be worn. We have only been home 11 days. My DD only wore her necklace twice and I wore my ring for a week, taking it off when I showered, etc. following the care instructions they gave us to a T.

I must say I am surprised...DH got me a ring for our anniversary in 2002 and it still looks like new. I don't wear it every day, but I wear it a lot. I follow the instructions and so far so good. Seems like there should have been a guaranteee they gave you when you got them? Mine is long gone but maybe you still have some paperwork??

 

[Joy1619]

I'm really looking forward to doing this with my daughter and son (my son will pick one for my mother/his grandma as I'm sure he wouldn't want the jewellery )

Thank you so much to everyone on this thread! I ordered cages and really enjoyed seeing everyone's pictures and hearing the fun you had!

 

[one2admire]

Glad I stumble upon this thread. Definitely gives me something to look forward too.

 

[lildamo]

We did Pick-a-Pearl in Japan on September 18th - I picked a pearl with twins!!

We also took pictures of the displays with all the settings - I can try and upload bigger versions of the pictures to see prices and the settings in more detail if needed!

My pearls:

 

[*tinker*bell*]

I love this thread makes me so excited for my December trip! I am going to do another pick-a-pearl! anyways thought I would post a picture of my pearl that I got on my 2008 trip with my mom, we both did them at the DTD kiosk and although I don't remember the size of mine, and it is not written on my bag, it is fairly large and a really pretty light blue colour, I just LOVE it! here are a couple pics ...couldn't decide which so I posted both...

...and...

 

[dolphingirl47]

I did Pick A Pearl at Epcot last week and got twins yet again. Last year I had them made into earrings and this year I chose a ring with two pearls. They could not believe it when I said that I had twins last year, too.

Corinna

 

[weswife]

We did PP in 09 and 10! It was a fun experience! In 09 we went on Mothers Day! I got a beautiful one, its about 7.5! I made it to a necklace. I put it on with a diamond I wear. I have rec'd many compliaments! I always explain where I got it! I never take it off and never had any probs. with it! Lucky I guess.
For our 2010 trip all of the girls picked! Oldest DD got a faint pink one about 6.5, she set it into a small heart and made a necklace! DD's cousin got the same size, just a little lighter in color. 2nd DD got twins! She made ear rings! That was my 40 b-day we were at Epcot! My DS picked my pearl and I got a silver grey color! I wanted that color! Its about a 6 in size, smaller then the last one. The setting I purchased for this one has a small diamond and is in silver. My last one is gold. I love my pearls!!! It was a fun memory!

 

[dumbocutie]

I am so happy I found this thread. One of my daughters and I will be doing this and we are both so excited. My other daughter said she would just watch us I will try to convincer her to do it as well.

I already bought my carriage cage on ebay and my daughter picked out a rose cage. Hope we get average pearls since these cages say they fit up to 7mm.

Oh well if I get a big pearl I guess I will have to pick a setting as well.
or just more pearls.

 

[mskayjay]

I have to say I have gone from excitement (see my post from the 9/14) to complete disappointment. My DD15's pearl has already came unglued from the setting AND one of my twin pearls on my ring has become unglued also. I am completely disappointed. I spent in excess of $250.00 on 3 pieces of jewelery and the clams and now 2 of them already cannot be worn. We have only been home 11 days. My DD only wore her necklace twice and I wore my ring for a week, taking it off when I showered, etc. following the care instructions they gave us to a T.

I have to say that I have a very expensive pearl necklace from an old boyfriend set in 14K and platinum. The pearls would come off all the time. I brought it to many jewelers and all they could tell me was that for whatever reason, this particular piece would not let the glue they use on the pearls "set" tight enough. I asked if the gold and platinum were contaminated with other things or ????? and they said no it just happens every once in a while. I would seriously just get some Super Glue, clean the setting with rubbing alcohol and let dry, and then use tweezers to hold the pearl carefully, dip in SG and set onto the piece where you want it. I do it with mine all the time now.

I am so sorry you spent that much. I have gorgeous pieces from Epcot that I have posted on here and unlike my "stupid expensive" piece, I have had no issues. In fact the only jewelry I have from Disney that is giving me trouble is the Beauty and the Beast bracelet hubby surprised me with last year. Pretty silver bracelet with a silver heart and rose but the rose is rubbing the silver down. As it came from Disney Florists you just KNOW he paid way too much!

 

[brerdawg]

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'm really kicking myself for not bringing my DD to get her pearl yet! Three visits. I vowed to get her a pearl in 2012!

 

[mskayjay]

I'm really kicking myself for not bringing my DD to get her pearl yet! Three visits. I vowed to get her a pearl in 2012!

Do it at Epcot. Do not do it at Downtown or Blizzard Beach. Seriously.

 

[dolphingirl47]

I have to say that I have a very expensive pearl necklace from an old boyfriend set in 14K and platinum. The pearls would come off all the time. I brought it to many jewelers and all they could tell me was that for whatever reason, this particular piece would not let the glue they use on the pearls "set" tight enough. I asked if the gold and platinum were contaminated with other things or ????? and they said no it just happens every once in a while. I would seriously just get some Super Glue, clean the setting with rubbing alcohol and let dry, and then use tweezers to hold the pearl carefully, dip in SG and set onto the piece where you want it. I do it with mine all the time now.

I am so sorry you spent that much. I have gorgeous pieces from Epcot that I have posted on here and unlike my "stupid expensive" piece, I have had no issues. In fact the only jewelry I have from Disney that is giving me trouble is the Beauty and the Beast bracelet hubby surprised me with last year. Pretty silver bracelet with a silver heart and rose but the rose is rubbing the silver down. As it came from Disney Florists you just KNOW he paid way too much!

Thanks for the explanation. I got the ring with the two pearls and was very worried. So far, so good. I am rather clumsy and bashed the ring against a door frame on more than one occasion and there have been no ill effects.

Corinna

 

[Lillian Gracey]

I know what I'm getting my mother for Mother's Day! I come home on Mother's Day so I'm going to bring home my mother a pearl necklace or earrings. Not sure what she would want more.