pick a pearl setting

[cleophus12]

Does everybody get a pearl, or is it just the luck of the draw?

 

[mickeystoontown]

Does everybody get a pearl, or is it just the luck of the draw?

I've watched many many times as well as having done it three times and I have never seen anyone pick an oyster that DIDN'T have a pearl in it. I often wonder if they x-ray them before putting them in the water to make sure they do have a pearl in them.

 

[aaarcher86]

I've watched many many times as well as having done it three times and I have never seen anyone pick an oyster that DIDN'T have a pearl in it. I often wonder if they x-ray them before putting them in the water to make sure they do have a pearl in them.

The stand at Myrtle Beach I went to did say they X-ray them to guarantee a pearl. I'd bet Disney does too.

 

[TheNextBelle]

If you don't mind me asking how much did your setting cost? I got a ring last time and loved it...this setting sounds like something I'd like too!

Not a problem.......the cost was $179.00...but totally worth every penny!

 

[Disney before Sally]

I am finding it difficult to believe that twin pearls of two different colors can grow in the same oyster. I can understand two seeds were planted or one seed and some other grain of sand - that developed into two different size pearls. But, the nacre would be the same color for these twins if they were naturally discovered. Can some one explain how that can happen?

 

[mmmagique]

I am finding it difficult to believe that twin pearls of two different colors can grow in the same oyster. I can understand two seeds were planted or one seed and some other grain of sand - that developed into two different size pearls. But, the nacre would be the same color for these twins if they were naturally discovered. Can some one explain how that can happen?

Hey Andrea,

I'm trying to figure out the post you're responding to. Can you link to it?

tia!

~Christina

 

[ducky_love]

You guys are a terrible influence!

Now I just need a special reason to go get myself a pearl.

 

[GraceysGirl]

You guys are a terrible influence!

Now I just need a special reason to go get myself a pearl.

Wait we need a special reason to go get a pearl? Oops I've gotten 3 since I got down in January.

 

[ducky_love]

Wait we need a special reason to go get a pearl? Oops I've gotten 3 since I got down in January.

I'm trying to...

I started one of the Chamilia bracelets and just bought charms to buy them but I found my favorites are the ones that hold a special meaning. I was in Epcot last night and I felt Japan calling, though.

 

[mskayjay]

Wait we need a special reason to go get a pearl? Oops I've gotten 3 since I got down in January.

lol you sound like me. The ladies suggest a setting and I say "I have that one and that one and that one...." It is very addictive!

 

[Michelle67]

Lovely thread, and thanks to everyone who shared pictures. Also, thanks for all the tips about taking your own settings, etc. I had no idea they had this at WDW, and if we (fingers crossed) get to go back again in February as we are planning, I'd love to take my kids to do this! They used to have pearl picking at our state fair, and I remember my dad letting me do it once. Coolest "grab bag" ever. My kids will love it!

 

[Disney before Sally]

I have to share that myself, my 2 DDs, and my mother picked pearls on September 3rd and it was fun. My mother ended up with a 7-1/4 mm white pearl, DD ended up with a 7-1/4-mm yellow pearl, my other DD ended up with a 7-mm pink peal, and well I HAD TWINS! One is a light pink color and one is light yellow, they were both 7-1/4 mm. My mother and 2 daughters had theirs set in necklaces and I had my twins set into a ring. It was fun. I went for the ugliest, smallest, harriest clam I could find and I ended up with TWINS!

Here is one of them. I recall maybe two other posts of twins in different colors.

 

[brookmey]

Thanks so much for all this great info and for the pictures! DH and I have been trying to think of something special to get DD when she makes her First Communion in 2012 and this is perfect! We're going in September with my parents, but DH and I are going to Epcot alone while the kids have time with their grandparents. Can't wait to do this!


Does anyone know if they have any cross settings? Or if DTD does?

 

[baloo's girl]

We did this on our last trip. I told my dd (7 at the time) to pick the ugliest shell. And sure enough, she had twin black pearls. And they were 7 1/4 mm each. One was slightly darker thank than the other. So, we had one made into a ring. And the other we put into the princess carriage necklace.

When the lady in EPCOT-Japan opened them, they made a huge deal out of the lucky pearls my daughter got. Everyone in the store was oohing and aahhing. It was definitely a magical moment for us.

 

[iminla]

Do you all suggest we take our setting or choose one there???
My daughters are 7 and it's their first trip so I think this will be very special.
Any suggestions for setting for girls??? I think pendant would be better for them.
Also my daughters are twins so I hope we pick atleast one with twin pearls)) that would be so cool.
I would like the get something too - any setting suggestion for me???

 

[baloo's girl]

Do you all suggest we take our setting or choose one there???
My daughters are 7 and it's their first trip so I think this will be very special.
Any suggestions for setting for girls??? I think pendant would be better for them.
Also my daughters are twins so I hope we pick atleast one with twin pearls)) that would be so cool.
I would like the get something too - any setting suggestion for me???

I really like the cage pendant settings, because you can take the pearls out and do something else with them later on. I bought our princess carriage cage on ebay before we went. And I carried it in my purse and presented it to my dd when we got to Japan. (you can probably find lots of cage pendants on ebay)

 

[opaleyes]

Here's my setting. It's not a very good photo, and doesn't do the cage justice at all, but you get the idea. Got this one on eBay. My pearl is 6 3/4 mm. The cubic zirconia around the edge look amazing in real life. You just can't get the full idea here! Mine is white gold plated, and cost around $5.

 

[crcurton]

My 2 daughters and I bought the EPCOT pick a pearl last year and I chose the ring setting. My pearl came off after only a week even with TLC...anyway I was wondering if I took it back this year if they would fix it for me. I may or may not have my receipt. This is a great thread btw. I bought 2 of the carriage cages this year and we plan to do this again,,,such fun!

 

[mskayjay]

My 2 daughters and I bought the EPCOT pick a pearl last year and I chose the ring setting. My pearl came off after only a week even with TLC...anyway I was wondering if I took it back this year if they would fix it for me. I may or may not have my receipt. This is a great thread btw. I bought 2 of the carriage cages this year and we plan to do this again,,,such fun!

Yes they will fix it for you or you can do it yourself really. Use a pin and make sure any leftover old glue is out of the hole drilled in the pearl and make sure the pin it will sit on is also cleaned off. Put a drop of super glue in the hole in the pearl and push the pearl onto the pin on your ring. Hold it for a moment or so so it sets. Let it dry completely and carefully scrape off any leftover glue.

I just had my first failure on a piece this past weekend. Lost the pearl but this one was on a piece that took some real banging around and I wore it all the time so what can you do. More reason to pick a new one next trip, huh?

 

[ducky_love]

I was by tonight and the pricing is really clear in the case. Would it help anyone if I brought my camera next time and posted the settings and prices?

And no - I resisted! (which makes my DH crazy. LOL! He just wants me to get it and be done!)