Hi SpaceNeedle,
I have this shortener from PP and it does work beajutifully as long as the pearls are not too large. It says up to 9,5 mm but I get trouble when having pearls larger than 8,5 mm. Then it is almost impossible to close it without scratching the pearl.
However, Jeremy recommended to ask Kirsten if larger shorteners are available and there are other vendors who have shorteners for large pearls, I think a PG:er told me that Rio Grande sells them.
Call them or give them an email and you will find one that suits your pearls. For all the smaller sizes the shortener works well, I have 2 of them, if you have a rope or 2 very long necklaces, You canīt make it with just 1!
