| Dear Danachit:
Double toothpicks indeed! Sueki's hook clasp is a great idea and have you considered this: since the value of the necklace is totally tied up in the clasp, and the lady could care less, you could make the clasp part of the necklace (as in nonfunctional but present for value) and add a hook clasp which will be the actual clasp. All you have to do is make it pretty and easy.
Don't be too tied to tradition. You are right to be concerned about the value being in the clasp but who ever said the clasp has to be at the back of the neck? Is it pretty? Could it go on the side? Doesn't sound like your lady is too concerned. She just wants to wear her pearls. Be creative and find her a way to do that. I know you will.
barbie |