14 karat Chain Link Sizes

Q: Wish to purchase chain. need to know size of chain links to determine which to buy. what is the mm size of the links in the rolo, forzatina and flat cable chains.

A: We've measure the chains and the link diameters are as follows:
Rolo - 1.25 mm
Forzatina - 1.0 mm
Flat Cable Chain - 2.3 mm

Loose Hanadama Pearls

Q: I would like to know if you have any single (loose) Hanadama 8.5-9/0mm pearl, certified by the "Pearl Science Laboratory from Japan", just like the Hanadama earings you carry. If not then I would like to know if you sell the paired loose pearl without the earing posts, or with the post but not attached to the pearl (loose pearls)? If possible I would like to purchase just the loose pearls.

A: We could request a single pearl from Japan and have it certified by the Pearl Science Laboratory if you like. This would take approximately three weeks. Also, if you would like a certified pair without the posts attached, we would be happy to provide you with this, and discount the cost of the 14-karat gold findings.

How to Wear Pearls

We recently created a long, 10-foot strand of pearls for promotional purposes. This has lead to quite the conundrum. How does one wear a 120-inch strand of pearls? This has sparked a lengthy discussion over on Pearl-Guide.com. To follow along, visit How To Wear Pearls

Win a Graduated Akoya Strand

It is time for the new PearlParadise giveaway Sweepstakes again! Enter to win a graduated strand of fine akoya pearls with a rose-gold clasp.

Congratulations to Theresa Arlotta, winner of the chocolate Tahitian pearl set atop a rose-gold band.

PearlParadise Gold Pearl Choker

Q: Does PearlParadise have a golden pearl necklace, choker length and 16-19mm pearl size, or can PearlParadise get one?

A: While the length is not an issue (any of our Golden South Sea strands can be adjusted by length), a golden South Sea strand in that size will be very difficult to obtain. We routinely carry large South Sea strands, but these are primarily white pearls from Australia, and not golden. We would be happy to contact our supplier of goldens in Indonesia for you to check on large-pearl availability, but it would be of tremendous assistance if you can describe in more accurate detail exactly what you are looking for i.e. the color (deep gold, light gold), shape (round, circle, baroque) and quality.

The PearlParadise Team

Win a Chocolate Tahitian Pearl Ring

It is that time again! It's time for a new pearl giveaway! This month we are giving away a beautiful, chocolate Tahitian pearl set atop a band of solid, 14-karat rose gold.

Win a Fireball Freshwater Pearl Necklaces

Congratulations to Ai Lin Wong who won our Tahitian pearl tin-cup set giveaway in May! We are doing another giveaway this month, this time featuring an exotic strand of freshwater fireball pearls. The winner will be drawn by random on July 1st, 2009.