Customer Reviews

Freshwater Cultured Potato Pearl 9.0-10.0mm Necklace, 17", and 9.0-9.5mm Stud Earring Set

5 star:		(46)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I know the difference between akoya (round, perfect) and freshwater (potato-shaped, irregular) pearls. I purchased this SET (necklace and earrings!) hoping to get a decent set of pearls: I underestimated Amazon.com. They knocked the ball over the wall on this set (earrings & necklace for the price !)

Weight: Necklace: HEFTY. You feel this baby in your hands. Hand-knotted, gorgeous clasp.

Earrings: You will see them on your ears girls!

Color: Soft ivory > white. A sheen on them that notes them as real.

Surface: As in freshwaters, irregular. They are quite perfect and large in size (very unusual to find anything beyond teensy) for freshwaters.

I've purchased a 2d set for my niece who just went off to college. I'm now thinking I should doublecheck my Holiday list too.

This is a gorgeous set, arrives in a nice dark blue velvet pouch. Am certain this will bring a big twinkle to my eye for years to come.

I was a little concerned ordering something as a gift for my wife called, "Potato Pearl Necklace." But I wasn't concerned after it arrived at work and I showed it around the office. No one I showed it to could believe how much I payed and after they found out what the offial amazon name was, a number of them ran back to their cubes to order it themselves. Bigger success at home. My wife thought they were great, hefty weight to the strand, feels like it must cost more, and the she wore them to work the next day where she was a hit. I'm terrible at jewelry and saw a review on this and thought I'd check it out. I did good, and only $30

Wow - This necklace and earring set is a tremendous value for the price. They are simply beautiful! I've received many compliments on their unique look and luminosity. This set would make a terrific gift - No one would ever guess the price, and I'm certainly not telling. How do they do it? I am extremely pleased.

I own two sets of these pearls and I am hoping to return the second set. The first set was great, but virtually every pearl on the second necklace has a deep ridge which bisects the pearl. It almost looks as if a poorly made miniature plastic Easter egg was put in an oyster for a short while to develop a thin nacre. I was hoping to give this set as a gift and am disappointed.

Based on the strength of the other reviews, I bought these for our babysitter, who wants to start a more adult collection of jewlery. When they arrived and we looked at them, my husband looked at me incredulously and asked, "And you're really going to give these to her when you could keep them for yourself?" We did give them to her, but I suspect I may see a set in the near future from my husband, who was clearly impressed with the quality and value. They look far richer and distinct than the image shown, and the weight is solid. The velvet pouch and included care instructions are also nice touches.

I'm getting married soon, and I've spent so much on the wedding already that I can't really afford to spend a lot on accessories. Not to mention I'm not much of a jewelry girl. So I thought I'd buy a fake pearl necklace and some fake pearl earrings at the department store for a little less than this amount. When I went out to the store, though, they seemed so obviously fake.... very lightweight and plastic. I didn't really want to be wearing fake pearls on my wedding day... what would that symbolize, anyhow?

So I found and ordered this set last week, and they arrived yesterday. I'm so pleased with them! Yes, they are definitely blemished, most have ridges on them and some are kind of smooshed on one side... but they're real! They have a nice weight to them, and are quite cool against your skin when you first put the necklace on. I think it looks beautiful, infinitely better than a strand of fake pearls would have looked, and it suits my style and the style of my informal wedding. Hurray!

These are "Big Fat Pearls" for an incredible price! The "lumpy" shape is what makes them inexpensive but it also what makes me like them. They can be worn more casually than a traditional string of pearls, i.e. with jeans, etc.
They have a "natural-artsy" look to them, akin to the designs you see in "SUNDANCE" catalog but for a fraction of a fraction of the price (not a typo!!).
I'm considering buying a set for each of my sisters. They are quite beautiful.
I give them a 2 thumbs "way up".

I've a passion for pearls, have learned much about them and own a few strands--including a wonderful 30" strand of Akoyas. Those are my "dress" pearls; not what I'd consider every day jewelry. I saw these, put them on my wish list, and sent a hint to the DH. Received them for Valentine's Day. The irregular (yet well-matched) shapes are casual enough for every day, luster is good, size of the pearls impressive. A local pearl shop sells something similar for about $100. So if you're looking for a wearable set that's not too dressy at a GREAT price, buy these! Nice packaging, too! Very giftable!!

Reading the previous reviews of this set, I wondered if I had stumbled upon the net's newest urban legend. I bought it anyway, and am happy to say it lives up to its past reviews. This necklace is quite heavy, and has a beautiful lustre. I've had it three days and have already worn it two days to work. The earrings are very well-matched and look great. Can't recommend it enough.

Not really the seller's fault so I gave 5 stars, but these pearls are huge! Wearing them makes me feel like Wilma in the Flinestones! The earrings are so big that they overwhelmed my earlobes and kind of drooped. Beautiful though and the presentation was nice with the bag and box. I would recommend only if you like huge jewelry.