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Old 02-16-2008, 12:56 AM
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Hi Morna,
Yes, lots of the older glass and faux pearls were knotted. Although I have not studied older jewelry a lot, sterling and marcasite would not have been expensive. It sounds like you will be helping to restore a sentimental family treasure!

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time
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