@Joannie I've got real pearls, even have one very long necklace like they used to have in the 'flapper-days' - I don't wear them often - probably would need two long ones for real impact, my favourite is actually a smaller version of 'real' and they weren't quite as expensive as the rest, but I have trouble getting 'real' drop earrings (just one drop as in the portrait of 'Girl with a Pearl Earring') - tried ATP's and they are hugely expensive, will probably opt for 'false' and I am thinking of having the long chain remodelled into two.
I actually own an orange and consisting of rows of fringes flapper dress, which no longer fits me - I was size 12 then, now 16 - and I wore a double row of long false pearls with that. Still have the dress, hope to get back to that size - it is happening, but slowly. The trick is: 'only small amounts of bread, or anything made from flour, no sweets, but vegetables and meat or fish'. I am, was, good this week.
But owning those lovely things also means, going out and wearing them out!!
Take care
Taurisk
