I recently purchased these pink-champagne south sea pearls from my sis-in-law:
They’re from Hongkong. I was instantly mesmerized by their perfect luster and although they’re not perfectly round, they have the same size (11mm) and would make a good stud pearl earrings.
Now you all know about my south sea pearls collection. This is a welcome addition indeed, as I still do not have pink/champagne pearls in my box.
Last week I finally had it set into stud earrings, in 14k yellow gold:
Lovely, aren’t they?
Now a business idea suddenly hit me: what if I sell these south sea pearl earrings? It’s like starting a jewelry business! I love jewelry and south sea pearls is one of the best jewelry investments you should make, aside from diamond stud earrings.
So I posted these earrings over at eBay to see if I can get a buyer hehe. It is priced fairly cheap considering its luster, silkiness, size, shape (off-round) and color (very light pink / champagne color). Although we are used to seeing Philippine South Sea Pearls, the Hong Kong variety are equally good. And I’ve not seen a good set of pearls this cheap for a long time so hopefully when I’m able to sell this one I can get more from the Hong Kong supplier. I wanna seize the opportunity. The plus side is, I know a jeweler who doesn’t charge an arm and leg for jewelry settings. And she’s very reliable.
Check it out, and PM me if you are interested with the pearls. Wish me success too as I start on this small business =)
UPDATE: I have sold these pearl earrings. Yey!
May Paragas says
July 11, 2013 at 1:55 amHello. i’ve been reading your blogs. I recently started liking SSP. I used to think they’re more for mature women :). I have been collecting different colors with the simplest settings.
May i know your jeweller who does jewelry settings? I am also going to check out Bedori’s stall at Greenhills. I was twice cheated there by these muslims sellers. First seller sold me freshwater pearls princess necklace and bracelet for 4000 and an opera legnth necklace for for 5000. The pirces i got was already half the their original price. A month ago i bought sets of golden and peacock from PINKY and gave me thin, light and cheaply made 14k settings. Took it to an appraiser and those SSP i bought turned to be dyed and low quality.
Thanks 🙂
Leah says
July 13, 2013 at 4:14 amHi May! I just sent you an email =)
Maine says
June 15, 2014 at 3:24 amHi Ms. Leah,
May I also know where you have your SSPs set? I really LOOOVE your pearl collection, especially the golden SSP earrings with removable jacket! They are gorgeous! I’m also planning to buy loose SSPs but I don’t know where to have them set. I would really appreciate if you could share your jeweller’s contact with me. TIA!
cheekeegirl says
April 25, 2014 at 3:24 amHi Ms. Leah!
I super love SSP too particularly earrings. I had really a bad experience because I lost my earrings my hubby gave me. I want to buy those but don’t know how to check the quality and the real ones. can you give me some tips or any link which i can read on about finding the right SSP or fresh water pearls? thanks a lot! I’m from Davao. baka you know somebody which i can go to here. thanks again
Leah says
April 25, 2014 at 12:48 pmHi Donna! I gave some tips on how to shop for pearls in this post about Palawan South Sea Pearls(https://leahdeleon.com/2013/06/03/palawan-south-sea-pearls/) =) Enjoy reading it!
Shar says
November 22, 2014 at 7:59 amMay i know your jeweller who does jewelry settings? Thanks